Why Goldwing is the worst touring bike
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I'm a retired mechanic for over 40 years. I work on stuff all day long. I do not want to have to work on my bike when I'm off. I have owned three gold wings. The are the most dependable. Most forgiving.. touring bikes on the road.
Why have you owned 3 if they're that reliable? :P
@@An0niem4 in case he wanted to ride it more than once.
Hey Mr. Bobby, What about their Goldwing Trikes and how do you feel about those?
@@An0niem4 1976 gl1000 a 1982 GL1100 a 1997 GL 1500. And currently a 2000 Valkyrie. I guess because I can
@@jeffsyellow I never have been a trike kind of person I guess as long as it had reverse that'd be fine
I got rid of my Harley Bagger because of the constant mechanical problems. Changed to a Goldwing. The Goldwing is the best bike I've ever owned. No problems after 76,000 miles.
Douglas Rodrigues 187k happy and trouble-free miles on my 04 GW. Money well spent.
Did you work on your Harley or take it in for service? Most with issues do their own work.
Harleys are a pain in the but,, honda mortercycles last fourever
Is that supposed to be rewarding or glorious? Fixing "constant mechanical problems?" No thanks. I'd rather ride my bike than work on it.
Goldwing,, best bike ever
I have be riding Goldwings for 30 years. I've owned 12 Goldwings. My first was a 1982. The only complaints I've ever has was the lack of foot-room and the front suspension was lacking. Out of the 12 Goldwing I had to replace an alternator in my 1987. My last Goldwing was a 2012 and I loved it. Absolutely no complaint.
That was a common (and expensive) failing of the 84-87 GL1200s. Same thing happened on my ‘84.
12?! different goldwings?? did they had so much wear or other problems and you changed them all the time? wthack..
The titles could be borderline clickbait
i would say that it is, cause the channel doesnt produce anything special and that creepy catholic theme always in the background
@@someguy9520 creepy catholic theme ???? hey, theres a ton of satanic channels on youtube, maybe go there instead...
I don't think it's clickbait... like he said for a lot of people the riding position on a Goldwing is not ideal for long distance cruising. I for one don't care for the riding position on Goldwing's for that style of riding... I do think Goldwing's are very fun to ride I just prefer the riding position on a Harley or Indian for long distance. Another thing is for long distance I really like to have floorboards but floorboards don't work well for me on a Goldwing either.
I've been riding for 60 years, and have owned at least 55 motorcycles (daily riders). After a dozen years on a 2001 Valkyrie (a true hotrod with six carbs), I bought a new 2012 Goldwing. I've embarrassed a lot of kids on their sport bikes, but I had the advantage of riding GP when I was young, as well as desert racing and motocross. But with the 'new' well worn off my 8 year old Goldwing, I think I'm going to buy the 2020 Goldwing Tour. I'll stick with the standard 6 speed rather than the DCT, though. The clutch lets me force the motorcycle to do things it should be able to do. I still hate the linked brakes, though. They restrict the abilities of the well experienced rider. I still ride often, rain or shine, 100 degrees or 20 degrees. I love riding.
I'm a older man myself, been riding since I was seven. Had a 08 Wing and many others. Now I have a 2014 KTM Super Duke 1290R and a 2017 Road Glide. I wonder when I'm gonna start acting my age. You just told my story, love it!
I go with you. The DCT is for lazy people who doesn't want ride their motorcycle. They proud of what the Goldwing do alone. Then why to you ride? If you want to be in a couch do noting, stay at home watching the TV.
I really hate all those automatic and electronics system who decide for you!
I just bought a 2024 wing with 6 speed. In sport mode......holy cow!!!! I waste all my Harley buddies. Still have my limited, but this thing is sweet.
I was a mechanic for a lot of years and the Goldwing is the most dependable bike on the market . I myself ride a 1982 GL1100 Goldwing and I love it !!!
Way better than a Harley that's mad in china and assembled in America Goldwing all the way
1100? no power
I started with a 1200 GW...great bike. Got away from riding for a few years. When the 1500 came out, I said, "That thing is way too big." I bought an 1800 a few years later😛 Still have my 2003, 1800...just love it.
Yep, you snagged me with the title. My first Wing was a blue 96' GL1500, four trips from California to Alabama and back. Second was a 2001 blue GL1800. Now I've settled with my blue 2015 F6B. No better bike and I've lived the "sport" side and "tour" side for 22 years now! Good video and great description of the joys of riding a wing! You are right, chicks are digging it too! Semper Ride, Gunny J. OUT!
IF you want to show, get a Harley. If you want to go, get a Wing.
Rad Delaroderie show? Does that mean show the mechanics at the shop or drivers how good it rides on a trailer
If you want everything, buy a BMW.
I've ridden tons of bikes and recently a 2010 Goldwing. Was able to scrape the pegs in corners, seating was very uncomfortable, and it did not have the power I expected. Very nice bike with all the ammenities, but overall not impressed. I prefer the couch style seating of my FLH's and the torque over the fetal position seating and souless 6cyl.
what about reliability ?
@@goldwingjim1233 not sure, never met a gold winger who'd admit their bike broke, they're a proud people
About 6 years ago I roadie the Slimey Crud Run on an R1. I was trying to keep up with a Ducati 999. A newer gold wing was catching us right before corners. After a while we pulled off for gas and this old guy walked up smiling at his abilities to almost keep up with us. About a year later he failed to negotiate a curve and ran into a tree, killed him.
Well if you’re stupid enough to use s gold wing like a damn sport bike, that’s what will happen. They are not designed for it. It’s a touring bike and comparing it to an R1 or a Ducati anything is, obscene. I ride s goldwing and i don’t give a shit how fast anyone else can go through a curve.
Probably died happy.
You know what "touring" means, right?
Heel shifting is wonderful. I’m 6’1” and once I learned to heel shift i never want to ride without one.
I've been a sport guy my entire life until a year ago I bought a 97 wing. 15min into the return trip my old lady was passed out on the back sound asleep not a care in the world. I myself felt like I'd deprived myself for a life time. Yes it's a moped compared to my stroked hayabusa but when you dont care about wind and rain and can lay down a thousand miles and feel like you just got off your couch that night nothing will ever beat that lol. Looking forward to picking up my new 2016 this weekend and the 700 mile ride home.
I completely agree! I really want a goldwing next lol
@@user-vf5ng2nc3z still no regreat but with the shitty weather we've been having ive been taking my ryker out a lot more
Not a care in the world? Sound asleep on the back of a motorcycle? This post is a couple years old, but I hope you've sold your bikes by now. If having a passed out passenger on the back of your bike is ok with you, god knows what else is. You are going to get someone, probably your old lady, killed.
I was riding through the Victorian Alps in Australia, I was going pretty hard through the corners and out of nowhere a Goldwing came blasting through sparks going everywhere. Those things can handle.
I love my 08 Goldwing. It came with the floorboards and heel/toe shifter installed by the PO, at first I didn’t think I’d like it but after a few rides I now love it. I like that I can position my feet in different ways. I also have forward highway pegs so I can stretch my legs if need be. I agree the bike is nimble on the highway and in the hairpins. I like pretty much any two wheel ride but in my opinion the Wing is King! Love ur vids, keep em coming!
in 1991 i bought a 1980 goldwing in a box for $50. I put it together in a weekend and on the third day i got it running and put rubber on it and had the carbs sync'd. I put 30k on that bike over the next 3 months and was all over this country and never had an issue. i would strip off the bags and fairing and it was the ultimate cafe racer. very fun bike.never had an issue putting on 600 miles in a day but my harley springer on the other hand if i put 400 miles on it i would be limping and have to soak my bones in water as hot as i could stand it just to prevent cramping.
I grew up riding Hondas, but wanted a Harley bad. At 49 I bought an Electra Glide. The Harley experience was expensive. H-D equals a Hundred Dollars. LOL. Lots of chrome and noise. Going to Key West from Atlanta the FLHT broken down at Lakeland, FL. The next day at the Gainsville Harley Dealership, I got a lead on an 02 Goldwing belonging to an MD with only 1500 miles on it. I owned that GL1800 3 weeks later, but kept the Glide. It got to the point that the Harley just sat as I was always on the Wing. Finally sold the Harley last fall with it going to a good home after 15 years. Will ride the Wing forever.
I've ridden my share of bikes in my lifetime. For years I was a stone cold HD man.. sticking to the Ultra Glides for thousands of not so "trouble free{ miles.. It is sort of sad though.. when I came to the realization that the best accessory one can buy for an Ultra Glide is a Honda Goldwing.
I had an '02 that I owned for almost 10 years. In regards to its sporting abilities, I used to call it my GL1800RR. ;-)
Had a friend tell me his sport bike can run circles around my GW, I said OK lets go to Florida for some ice-cream(from DC). I had 10 DVD full of music, I was ready. That shut him up.
I traveled from DC to Atlanta round trip on a Kawasaki Concours ONCE! Got back to DC and immediately sold the bike, because it was so uncomfortable when ridden long distance (extreme handle bar buzz, pegs set too high, riding position leans too far forward causing wrist pain, etc). Bought a Gold Wing and have ridden it from DC to Miami several times and to the MidWest with no end in sight! Longest single day ride was 1,100 miles. I would not try that on anything but a Gold Wing.
@@t.s.9996 I agree. 1,100 miles in a day is a long day on ANY bike, IMO, but if I wanted to try it, I'd definitely do it on a 'Wing. A Harley?? Not so much. All that wind coming from everywhere around the fairing and windshield, all that constant noise, and the shaking Harley considers a "feature"....nah.
@@thelastword3270 you should do it on a mopad
. I know a guy that did it from Alabama to California. He love it
That didn't mean he couldn't run circles around you still.
Sport bikes are meant to be quicker and nimble with very tight corner circles. This behemoth of a goldwing is meant for touring, yes; but I'd chose a RAV4 for that....or better yet, get myself a convertible!
Lmao, this is the equivalent of you saying "'My GW is more comfortable than your sport bike' only for him to reply 'okay, let's go to the track'"
700,000 Gold Wing riders disagree with you. And yes, I get it, you're being a little facetious, but NOTHING tours like a Wing. The only people that enjoy the Wing more than Wing riders are their passengers.
43 years riding motorcycles, honda is the best, goldwing top of the line, Hearly is a pain in the ass
The best by far
Yea, I am jealous of that rear seat( Throne) lol!
And the only people who whinge and run wings down are the people who have never owned one
I have a 2004 GL1800 and I'm going to ride it until the wheels fall off. It's my fourth GW and I'll never go back to an HD.
I think that headline is misleading. As a matter of fact, you think EVERY bike you test is the best bike ever!
Sean, I am 6', 220 lbs and over 60 years old. I have ridden over 1 million miles in my 44 years of riding. My current 2000 Goldwing 1500SE has 134,000 miles on it and looks showroom condition (I keep my 4 bikes in good shape always). It has floorboards. I used the heal/toe shifter and it works OK, but with my size 12 boots, the boot does hit the cylinder heads a lot. With Progressive front and rear shocks/springs, my 1500 rides like a dream. People say the 1500 is a pig, but not if you fix them up. I like your videos and hope to do business with you guys some day. My problem is I live in Northern CA and by the time we add in shipping and extra DMV issues, I just don't see a way to buy from you guys. But, I enjoy your videos and let my riding buddies know about you. Peace brother.
A Babbit I'm 5'10 with a size 12 shoe and with a riding boot that works to be bigger. I was a sales manager at Honda/Suzuki dealership for years. I never found a bike with floorboards and heel/toe shifter I could comfortably ride. The shoe/boot always seemed to hit something wrong. My fellow manager, same size guy with a size 9 shoe could ride no problem. It led me to believe it's not the bike problems, it's the floorboards with heel/toe shifter. So when I picked up a super deal on a trade in Wing, I immediately went to pegs and toe shift only, never had and issue, I also use highway pegs for long rides.
Jeremy, good to know. I have a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird ABS with floor boards and a heal toes shifter (I am a "Bike Whore" and have owned over 40 bikes in my 44 years of riding). That heal toe shifter on the Triumph is the only one that I have found that works well. The "heal" part is like a smooth blade instead of a "toe shifter" on back. My heal just "glides" onto the heal part and shifts real easy. Even my two HDs with their heal toe shifters are not easy to use as compared to the Triumph design. Thanks for your input on the Goldwing, I am looking at switching back to a foot peg and toes shifter. The rear brake set-up with the Goldwing floor board is a disaster and has some sort of extra foot rest above the floor board. What a mess.
I am 6'2" 270 lbs and size 13 boots, I wear Cowboy work boots, with the narrow toe when I ride ,and have no problem using the heel toe shifter...of course I bought the floorboards and shifter from JC Whitney, not Honda ,and they fit and worked just fine....bought them in 1987 for my 1986 GL1200i and they still work great......I have been riding for just about 50 years now and 32 of those years was on this 1986 wing.....
Bruce, I was thinking of getting a used GL1200SEi like you have. Are they good bikes? I have a 2000 GL1500SE with 134,000 miles on it (all by me). I started riding in Feb 1974 while I was on leave in the US Army. Do you have any experience with the different model Goldwings? Thanks brother.
I bought my 1986 GL1200 interstate brand new in 1986, for about $5,000 and put $7,500 worth of accessories on it ,over the next couple of years. I believe there were three different models that year , the Interstate was the lowest priced model , it has 4 carbs, I think the SEWi had fuel injection, they had the Interstate, the Aspencade and then the top of the line SEi, 1986 was the only year for the SE-i because the high cost of the fuel injection system forced Honda to return to carburetors for 1987...It is enough bike for me, I pulled a heavy trailer behind my Interstate, from Las Vegas,Nevada to Pennsylvania and back, 6,000 miles in two weeks, and had no problems with it.....If you are looking for a used GL1200, make sure you check the bluebook values, people sell them, tend to think they are worth more than they are, you kind of get attached to them , like an old girlfriend and hate to let them go....
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What are all those switches down on the lower left panel?
to justify the price
Radio controls. Mostly presets, but also band selectors. My '02's controls are on the tank, but it has CB, FM1, FM2, AM, intercom, and WX, or weather band.
mystic1754 Why?
mystic1754 So the reason why all those buttons are ‘Trouble’ is because you forgot more than I’ll ever know? Well, I feel enlightened and am so glad you joined the conversation. Thanks for sharing!
mystic1754 Seriously dude, dial up the Rehab R Us hotline and stay on it until further notice. That's an order from Scotty. Failure to comply will nullify your ace latrine-duty employment card for the Honda dealership lavatorial service you've been CEO of for the last 30 years. And stay away from the tidy bowl, it makes scrubs like you think you're just another worthless troll!
Cool stuff... Love the tag line & agree, the 1800 Wing is defiantly a Sport Touring bike! Keep up the great work... Was not expecting the beard at end of vid.. Ha!! You have a great day & ya have my sub. Peace from Mn
what audio / helmet are you using ? sounds great
I purchased a new 2003 Candy Apple Red Goldwing and put 287,000 miles on it before I sold it for $10,000 (!). You're right, it is a Sport-Touring bike. With a tank-mounted video camera, I filmed a documentary about Deal's Gap and filmed the entire ride...in 10:15 minutes. You cannot do that on a Harley bagger. But then again, the doc. was entitled, "If I'm Not Rubbing, I'm Not Riding." The sacrificial nuts on the underside of the foot pegs do need to be replaced after a weekend on the Gap. Simple trade-off for being able to take 70 degree leans. I've owned 3 Goldwings. They are the best!
Took my sportster on a 800 mile round trip last weekend. Needless to say now im looking into one of these or a kawasaki voyager.. pros and cons of both from someone with experience on both? Thanks in advance!
Cool video! What camera and mount are you using? Pay off the Ultra Limited and the GW is next! Thanks man!
Just bought a brand new 2018 model. The standard one that is also manual transmission. Anything I should look out for or hit the dealer up before I take it home in a week?
When r u going to do test drive on 2018 goldwing so u can let us know the performance differance
The current Gold Wing is even more of a sport touring bike, and the DCT takes it to a new level of awesome. I want one.
I personally gotta disagree with the concept of it being a bad touring bike. It can soak up a thousand miles in a day with ease (for both tge bike and rider) and can haul all the stuff you're gonna want with ya. My only complaint about those bikes is that they're so damn smooth. Almost feels like an electric bike.
Awesome how you start out your vids with thankful prayer. That is some seriously strong faith in you.
yes of course its the perfect highway touring bike goldwing rider can crush 700 mile days for weeks at a time. my point was just that its a touring bike that handles and corners like a beast
lol, if I could get pegs and custom mounts to move the pegs up another inch or so, and get some better suspension bits, my Nomad would probably be able to go neck-n'-neck with that wing. Seriously, Kawasaki have that bike an outstanding frame and engine, with nice geometry to provide nice handling with relaxed feel, (like a certain Honda lol) but then killed cornering with reduced clearance.
I love the stories that you share!
I learned to ride on a Wing(' 75),and took my road test on it(blew the examiner away,he wanted to know why I brought it for the test-)told him it was the only bike I had ever ridden) put many miles on it .,did my honeymoon on it(wife had a CB 900),in it's day it was fairly quick,but limited cornering(case guards touched down easily(worn flat om the corners ),it's only annoying trait was on the super slab at speed it sometimes(depending on pavement)tended to have a very subtle tendency to weave,cured by replacing the ball bearings in the steering head with Roller bearings,when the exhaust developed holes,it was replaced with a 4 into 4 header system,sounded less like a Beetle,and more like a Porsche,and picked up a bit of power,over the pregnant cockroach system they came with.
If you love to cruise and kick back in comfort, then these bikes are for you. Now for a treat, go ride the new 2018 GoldWing Tour. It will amaze you once again about the Honda GoldWing. Totally redesigned and weight reduced by about 90lbs. Engine moved more forward and way more sport oriented than before. Very cool bike. Thanks for the video.
Way out of my budget range now.....the price keeps going up every year...that is one reason we can't get new members in our Goldwing club, people can't afford them anymore..........
mystic1754 : I do not think you have a motorcycle at all .
Road Glide, Problem for me with the new Goldwing is some of the reduced weight comes from reduced fuel and luggage capacity. I would probably choose the BMW K1600GTL for those reasons. I don't however like BMW's extremely limited dealership network.
Agreed...No doubt the new 2018 GoldWing needs refinement as do first to market redesigns. However from a pure handling & performance perspective the bike is a canyon carver for such a beast. Well balanced and a delight to right. It will at some point have the issues we hear worked out or sales will dictate it’s fate.
Would never buy a total redesign until its out for a few years (even from Honda) Remember the GL1800 had problems till 04. I ain't rich so let the rich guys be the Guinea pigs.
I had an 84 Goldwing. Only made a couple of long trips, but it was my daily driver, averaging 12K a year. My biggest complaint, it is very hot to ride in FL in bumper to bumper traffic. My ride was 45 minutes each way to work.
GoldWing, turn key on, start engine & GO's.
HD, turn key on, LED's light up & POSE.
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SEVERAL HD old-timers said. "HD's need motor overhauls every 75K miles."
GoldWing owners say, "What's an overhaul?"
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GoldWing owners carry scenic photo's where they've been.
HD owners carry photo's of their bike cause it's usually in the shop.
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HD riders have "Miles of Trials". (trials = breakdowns)
GoldWing riders have "Miles of Smiles".
Floorboards void Honda’s warranty. I had floorboards on my last bike and was planning on putting floorboards on my new Goldwing, then I rode it 400 miles on my first day of ownership and understood why it doesn’t have floorboards and decided not to put them on. I was very comfortable with the pegs. I did add highway pegs.
I'm 5'11" and love floorboards. I bought it with pegs and the first thing I did, before I even got it home was to install floorboards and heal toe shifters. On my smaller bikes I have pegs, as I take those off road so pegs are great and I have no trouble riding the wing to my farm jumping on the KLR and switching to the toe shifting fo the day. Gotta say I prefer heal shifting though. Like my VTX riding is a personal experience, seldom see two exactly the same, I love the flexibility to switch things up to my personal riding preferences.
Good video, and your right, you can be over 100 before you know it and not realize you're going that fast till you look at the speedo. That's only 15 over in west TX, so many times you're just riding with the flow of traffic. I was thinking you were going to mention the seat. I have to use an Airhawk from ROHO, the medical equipment maker. On a 4000 mile ride with friends out west, I lost my AH mid day. I was dying an hour later. I got on Amazon and air shipped one to a UPS store at our next destination. I can't believe Honda can make a $30,000+ bike without an acceptable seat.
Did that gold wing have front wheel wobble when you took your hands off the grips?
Would you recommends this for shorter riders? Like 5’3”-5’5”???
Cross Canada and U.s. doing 35,000km in 40 days route 66 las vegasd and back to Quebec city......best bike ever......Oil change and 2 tires when i came back........Had to stop often to mechanics because of the issue my friends had with their Harley...!!!!
I'm sure you guys realize your like/dislike ratio is awful on videos that you use Clickbait titles. That should be enough of a clue that we don't like it and to stop doing it....
The like to dislike is nearly 50/50...which is terrible.
Jordan Johnson Get over it
Do you have any goldwing trikes available?
EASY on him lads.
He's doing the best he can with one 4 meg memory stick tween his ears.
When anybody mentions running boards I always think of Al Capone and the 1920's cars
Floorboards on a Goldwing have the wrong geometry. You're better off with the stock pegs, plus the toe / heel shifter is a poor design. It causes a problem if you have large foot size. I tried it, and took it off.
Great bike Mo. Thanks for the vid. And some great comments here.👍👏🍻
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full."
I love my '04 and I've only been riding for three years. I put highway pegs on it but I love the seating position because I feel like I'm ready for emergency maneuvering. The bike is even better since I drained , flushed all the fluid lines and cleaned the reservoirs and put Elite 4 tires on it. Riding to Cali and to the grand canyon in a few months. Can't wait.
I completely disagree with your statement. The Gold Wing IS the touring bike and I have not found one flaw like you said! Maybe it's the rider not the machine???
Brother, I just found your channel a couple hours ago and have to say I like what you've been telling people so now you got a new subscriber.
Thanks for all the content and your great personality SO PLEASE KEEP 'EM COMIN' Brother.....(Brother in Christ). Yeah, I caught your prayer...I do the same every ride as I pull in the clutch and snap it into gear. Appreciate you for that and applaud your boldness. Not too many are anymore so be and stay proud.
I've been riding Dirt Bikes since 1967 and Large Road Bikes steadily since 1970. First road bike was a 750 Norton then a bunch of sweet Honda's, 900 Yamaha including an exceptionally sweet EX1100 Full Dress Yamaha. I rode across USA a couple of times on that one before switching to the Goldwings.
A buddy talked me into swap with him on one of our weekly rides to Ride his 1980 Goldwing Interstate and I instantly fell in love with it. I'm now on my 4th Goldwing Aspencade just flat wearing the others plum-out with over 190K each. They all just started loosing power and to rebuild one is MUCH more expensive than buying another with less mileage. They have each had great torque and are a kick in the pants whenever I get that needy ITCH for excitement.......You know exactly what I mean, don't you? Sure you do or you'd just drive a car and never twist the right GRIP on another Bike again...Am I RIGHT???????
I've gotten pretty quick at changing tires on them now due to going thru as many as 5 to 6 rears a year...yeah, I ride mine a lot, even in winter except the few snow days. Being Retired now I ride even more. I never turn down an invite or any excuse to RIDE.
I know it keeps me young, my reflexes tuned and me in fair physical shape, although I did start carrying one of those scissor jacks just in case for the day I can't pull it up from a downhill fall like when the kickstand goes thru hot asphalt....right? Thank goodness that has only happened twice a long, long time ago but I know it can and will happen again...law of averages always catches up to ya.
The thing I admired about your assessment is that they really do corner like a sport Bike and I agree. I've had sport bikes come flying up on my rear tire and think they're going to force me to pull over and let them by but then they catch up to me and can't believe how they got handled. I know some don't buy into that but it happens more than not. Most people think sport Bike riders are jerks....not so, for the most part they are motorcycle enthusiasts just like me and we can ALL appreciate how any great Bike performs especially outside their original designated arena buy the magazines etc.
For me the floorboards are perfect and I'll sacrifice the pain in the ass shifting for comfort because I usually don't shift that often by mostly being on the road at speed limit...most of the time...yeah, right..???
Nicely located Cruise Pegs on the crash bars are more comfortable for me anyway and not that dangerous because what most people don't know is that the brake handle puts some stopping power to the rear along with the front brake...until the foot comes back down which only takes a fraction anyway, and then the real braking begins. That usually doesn't have to happen if you are looking far enough ahead and anticipating the other drivers...it gets to become an instinct after the first 100K. Only been down once very early on when I didn't expect a lady to cross over in front of me at an intersection...she got the ticket as a Police car was right behind me and thankfully turned just enough to miss me and hit her too.
THE BIGGEST thing riders MUST LEARN to do is KEEP LOOKING FAR, FAR ahead while still constantly keeping an eye open for what is going on behind and even right next to you. I've had people change into my lane while they are looking right at me....thus the 3 Pairs of horns on this bike now...two up front and another pair in a new location right under the upper/center luggage compartment in the rear. That might seem odd to some but it can wake people up all around you any time they are on their CELL...you can see them in your mirrors when you learn to look at the driver more than the car.
Riding a Bike of any kind requires more attention to everything around you and out there ESPECIALLY including everything from fluids to brakes and tires and if you get lazy or just think it will be OK for this one time is when bad things happen. Remember this, It doesn't matter who's fault it is when an accident happens but YOU will always be on the loosing end so ALWAYS be extra defensive to protect yourself and your passenger so that never happens.
Sorry I got so wordy but whenever anyone gets on the topic of the Goldwing especially someone that appreciates and understands all the it can do with such relative and unexpected ease I get excited back.
I love riding with the old gold guys. So fast in the corners. I love it.
I don't know how it is these days. I rode a 1993 Aspencade for six years. That's five years into the GL1500 production run. One thing my dealer warmed me about (don't really know why as I had no intentions of installing them) was that Honda wouldn't honor any warranty work on the transmission if the bike had aftermarket floorboards on it. It seems a number of folks were installing the boards and the heal/toe shifter. With the shifter in place, there wasn't a lot of excess room to place their feet on the board so they'd rest their feet on the shifter. The end result of that is they're continually putting pressure on the shift folks inside the transmission, causing them to wear and fail prematurely. Once Honda finally put 2+2 together and identified the cause (after repairing who knows how many transmissions under warranty?), that was the end of any transmission warranty service if the bike had the aftermarket floorboards installed. I don't know of that's still the case on the GL1800's, but it might be something to inquire about if the floorboards are installed.
My 06 ran 12.9 @ 101 in the 1/4 And that’s my first time drag racing a motorcycle ever! Had all the extras on it too! Extra chrome, passenger armrest etc...I have a video of the run on my page.
I've ridden Hondas all my life, and I love Harleys too. Either one is a good bike. It really comes down to the choice of bike
you prefer. I love the loud pipes and sound of the Harley the look etc. But I would have no problem owning a Gold Wing.
HaXaW 5150 if
HaXaW 5150 , Honda's are great bikes. I would go to sleep on something that smooth and quiet.lol love all bikes.
mystic1754 I am far from a millennial. You have some useless knowledge of the worst ASSEMBLED in America bike.
@@tfairborne501 what is made in America i want to know. Where is you car made at in Mexico.
Harleys are made in China and all other Asian countries then assembled in America
I’m surprised you found one that I haven’t pinstriped! Traveled the m/c show circuit for almost 18 years, tons of Gold Wing Roadriders had me pinstripe their beautiful machines all over this country and parts of Canada.
Did you do my '02 Wing in El Paso, Texas in 2002? If you did, you do beautiful work!!
Caliche Kid if it ha# my name on it or you could send pictures I could tell ya..
I recently purchased a 12 GL1800. It's my fourth bike. I absolutely love it. Like riding a fast couch.
That kuryakin tow shift can be modified to lift it up. I did it easy. Works perfect 8 yrs now..
As a Harley rider I do respect Goldwings. I think a lot of that respect is for the rider. I see a Goldwing I know that rider is a road warrior. I know that guy racks up the miles and rides the thing on serious road trips. That’s the respect. It’s a capable bike.
Love your videos , you’re the best
I totally agree with floorboards. They do cramp your feet, I'm tall too, went back to the pegs and through on hwy pegs. It does turn nice, don't mind grinding. I love the power too. The new ones are definitely more sporty. Wish I had $35k to drop on one.
Had to take my extra foot pegs off because I was scrapping them on sharp corners..Its hard not to react when you hear that scrape,,,lol
Great video, I don't care for boards myself I like my heel on foot pegs and feet under me.road the Dragon and Snake. Been to the dragon 5 times most fun i ever had on motorcycle.My 1st bike 67 305 scrambler bought it in 68. Was thinking about getting a wing the 6 banger gets 50 mpg on highway,that came from a guy i ran into on I-74 coming back from the mountains.Thanks for posting
Try the new one 2019 model dct
Always a great video you do. I want one and will by it from.
I have the 2018 Wing and man is it fun. My first bike was a GSXR-750 and they couldn't be different. Honestly, my GSXR is a pain to ride long distance and fairly uncomfortable short distance and becoming used to my tourer. I have got to ride 3 of the top tourers, I have tested harleys and yamahas before purchasing the wing. They all ride great, but the GW definitely could pull very hard in sport mode. It also takes twisties way too good for its size. I think there is a good reason why they don't come with forward footrests, boards, or pegs out of the factory.
Have my Goldwing for a decade now...reliable, comfortable ,fantastic for crossing CANADA and back...
You guys should say NO to crack...
Love the prayer at first, I do the same thing brother!
On another video that guy on the wing was seventh and now he’s eleventh, do you just make stuff up as you go along?
I was invited to a tavern to have a drink with a lady friend. It was her birthday and was having a party there. Backing into a parking star on an incline I noticed some Harley riders looking out the window at me. I waved my hand to acknowledge them. Walking in one said 'nice ride'. I said thank you, it's not a Harley. He said DUH, it's a Goldwing. Then about 4 other of his group went outside to check it out. I have found out that the sportier looking F6B is accepted and liked by MANY riders.
That happens. I have a similar experience. A few months ago, I rode my Wing to my local Harley dealership to pick up a part for my Harley Electra Glide. Of course when I pulled in, everyone outside was staring. I’m used to that. When I came out of the dealership, I noticed four guys standing around the Wing. One guy said it was the paint (Candy Red) that grabbed his attention, the other guys were full of questions about performance. One of them asked why I was at at the Harley dealership. I told him I was picking up a part for my Harley. They all laughed and said ‘of course, why else’? All in all, I spent 20 minutes chatting with those guys as they looked at my bike top to bottom.
On another occasion, I went up to Durango Colorado with my brother and sister in law. They were on their Road Glide, I was on my Wing. The next morning, his bike wouldn’t start, battery was shot. We couldn’t jump it. So….. I went to the Harley dealership to get a battery for him. Again, as I parked. Everyone stared. The parts manager asked if I was on the Wing. He said it was gorgeous. He is right!
G'day and greetings from Tasmania I'm with you they are very sporty and quick, it's one of my favourite bikes fantastic thanks for showing it and filming her regards John
My Goldwing is a GL1200i I bought it new in 1986 and am still running it 32 years later with over 100,000 miles on it, and I did put floorboards on it and they work great for me, I am 6'2" tall and now just about 71 years old.....still going, and I ride this bike with the Patriot Guard Riders all the time, usually right up in front of all those sport bikes......
Interesting take on what this bike really is to you. I learned something and I like that.
What year is that gold wing?
I had a 14 GW that someone put floorboards on it. I am 6'3" I felt to tall for the bike. But I love the GW. I sold bought a Yamaha Venture, and now 09 Ultra Classic. I have loved all 3. My selling point for a GW is they do last for ever, they are bullet proof. Most GW will out live their rider.
My 14 had navigation.
If I ever sell my HD I will get another GW
I got gl1800 my first and i love it being 6 ft 3 and big boy it haul me around and no problem
Yes they ARE a sport touring bike. We have a crew that ride, I got a mint GL1500 SE and it’s the best bike I’ve owned since the 80’s. I have two guys in the crew that have 2019’s and 2020 GL1800’s automatics. They have four modes and one is sport mode. You can’t catch the 1800 especially in sport mode. Reliability can’t be beat. My GL is totally reliable and starts up in a second even in the cold. That’s another thing, the options. My 1500 SE had heat and toe warmers which really work great. Also plenty of vents for summertime cooling. The 1800’s have heated seats, hand grips and other options. Here’s the best part, I know all about Harley pride, I’ve owned Harley and there’s no doubt they are sharp looking bikes but much of the parts are made in Japan. I live in Ohio and my GL 1500 is 100% American made at the Honda plant only 40 minutes away from me. No it’s not an assembly plant either where they bring parts for Japan, nope, the parts are also 100% made right here in Ohio so this bike is more American made then Harley Davidson. Unfortunately the plant closed in 2012 but they were making Goldwing there for many years. In 1999 the plant was in full swing and employed a couple of thousand Americans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I’m proud of that fact because I’ll win the American made argument every time. Still, next season I’m looking at getting a newer Harley. I’m keeping my comfortable, reliable Goldwing for the long trips but I do love the Harleys, that’s one thing they have and that’s good looks and bad assfullness. It will be my 3rd Harley since the mid 80’s or actual I owned a sportster in 78. Been riding all my life and luckily no accidents. Safe riding everyone.
Yes, the GoldWing has great performance, but it doesn't have the ride height ground clearance, of a sport tourer, which generally also has less room for the pillion, such as the BMW K1200GT.
Just watched a video of a guy dragging knee low speed on a gw. It's about level of skill
I believe you were referring to "yellow wolf " on the TOTD. He rides a yellow GoldWing on darkside tire.
"if the boards ain't sparkin, then you're just parkin'"
I did the tail of the dragon on the back of my dads goldwing with a trailer! We had a blast while riding in comfort!
9:35 The 'stone thing' is called a quarry 😁
"Stone thing" made me smile.
Passing on the tail of the dragon is extremely dangerous
10/10 would not recommend passing
"I'm trying to shift and do cool stuff and be cool and everything." I lolled at that one.
Friend's mom slept half way from Oregon to NY goldwing convention! We'd all kept eye on her just sleeping away on co-rider seat! That's how comfortable GW are!
Good review 😉📣🌎
Hit the Dragon in 14,18& the 19. One of the best for twistys. Scenery, Chief Joseph and Beartooth pass.
Hi,God bless you for your proclaiming the Word. Whats the best goldwing to get? Without spending top dollar.
Floorboards are not a deal breaker...add some highway pegs....my 2008 has so many more miles left on it and just will not rid with it....that being said...YES...I watched the whole vid.....Leaning into the Curves you are correct.....it becomes a Sport Type Bike in the twists...I do it often myself. I run thru brake pads and tires annually and frequent Dragon and surrounding areas regularly.... as I am not a Dairy Queen Rider..HaHa.... this was a great vid and a Testament to the Power of the WING!!! It ain't no Old Man's Bike as many say!!!!! Great vid Sean!
MemphisMike what? are you expecting your motorcycle to crap out on you?
James Enloe Why do you ask that? I just said my bike has many miles left on it!
MemphisMike i a believer that motorcycle or cars should run for very long time, of course maintenance often. just keep on going.
James Enloe i agree. I still have a 2002 Shadow!!!
MemphisMike, floorboards on a Goldwing just don"t feel right. It's the wrong geometry. I took mine back off and gave them away.
I've always said, "GWs are crotch-rockets with saddlebags"!
crotch rocket with stereo !!
thanks for the prayer , when I get my credit right I'm going get a goldwing trike again thanks for keeping the words of wisdom .
"Always dumping stones, all over the road."
I like Goldwings, and really appreciate Honda in general. I'd like to find a clean Aspencade to tour around on. Also wish they made a Silverwing again, something a little smaller / lighter but with similar touring features.
Woldwing a sport tourer, never thought I would live to hear that
Was this made on april 1st? I feel like it was
Floorboard vs pegs is the wrong debate. The root issue is the ergonomics of the lower half of the bike in general. Is an issue that Honda finally is addressing by moving the engine forward in the 2018-19 models.
I personally have boards on my gl1500 simply because they keep my feet out from under the valve covers. The fact that the shifter is directly under the engine limits adjustability too much, imo. I don't have the room under there to adjust it for comfort. On top of that, I grind those boards enough that I feel very claustrophobic putting my foot under there.
Otherwise, pegs would be the way to go. I do prefer pegs over boards on every other bike I've ridden.
I have a 1982 lol. I hate the floorboards. It's taking a while to get used to. I want my Triumph back! Gonna fix the fork seals and sell it.
As a fellow tall person (6'5") with long legs, I have the same issue with floorboards. They make every bike feel WAY cramped. Blech!