Honda Gold Wing First Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- New owner learning the bike over the first four rides. Those initial 680 miles taught so much about becoming competent with the DCT, learning the electronics, and finding the good and bad points of the big touring bike. More negatives than anticipated, also more surprises that were shocking about riding the Wing.
Yes, even an enthusiastic Adventure bike rider can learn to ride to a Gold Wing, but will it truly be accepted? 
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I have been riding ADV bikes for the last 30 years and decided to go gold wing 6 speed tour and I love this thing. I'm 57 years old, But I do own a 22 KLR for riding to work. I bought the 23 Goldwing for touring and man is it great for that.
I don't think I could ever give up my adventure bikes. It's who I am. But the GW has been a great addition to the fleet. I'm looking forward to giving it the touring duties on the next big trip.
The 2018+ Wings are beautiful bikes. I do not own one but do ride an 08 GL-1800 GoldWing which I love riding. I also ride a near classic Harley Electra Glide which has become part of the family over the past 22 years and I will never let go. Enjoy your new ride and keep on eye on the myriad of distracted drivers out there.
I’ve bought my 18 new that same year. I learned early on that the phone goes against the pad, not in it. Mine stays cool that way.
Had a 2002 GoldWing for 20 years...128,000 miles..Got the new 2022 GW Tour...Love it...Run it in manual mode 98% of the time..!
I have a 2019 DCT non tour. Best bike I’ve ever owned and the longest I’ve ever owned a bike😂. I love tour mode and save sport mode for around town and sometimes in the curved roads in the canyons. I put my phone on a ram mount. Run a Sena. I don’t really use the Goldwing electronics other than to look at the map on Mac. the smoothest ride you’ll ever own. Congratulations on the purchase.
Sport tourer for sure. It’s not the Gold Wing of yesteryear - it is a small bike. You’re going to discover all kinds of new things about this bike in the beginning. Learn the DCT re-calibrate procedure and do it somewhat regularly. I kind of miss mine, so when you’re ready to sell it in 2 weeks let me know 😁
If you haven’t look up Cruiseman videos.
He a Goldwinger and has some good videos on the wing
Yes, his videos have been very helpful and informative. I'm a subscriber.
I have a 2012 Goldwing and it is my 3rd. Never have I had an issue with the turn signals not turning off, as a matter of fact, I think they turn off too soon and I have to keep flipping the switch to keep then on long enough. Be safe, have fun.
He’s. Talking about the new wing ,that’s a different bike !
Thanks for the video. Should you decide to sell it in a couple of weeks (which I doubt) give me a shout. Lol
Safe travels!
It's been here a month now. If it survives 2 more weeks, it will have outlasted 3 other bikes.
It's going to make it.
I'd be very interested in you (and your wife) comparing your Gold Wing to her Spyder RT. Two big (red!) bikes built for touring and comfort. Since both of you are experienced riders, I'm really interested in your impressions of each bike when compared to one another.
Thanks for an excellent suggestion.
@@dirt_dad_stuff - For what it's worth, here is a very cursory comparison. Yours would be the first I've seen by people who actually own both bikes and are familiar with them. ruclips.net/video/F4sA24Yl2l0/видео.htmlsi=U1WvXGgPHhv61lef
I was talking to Dirt_Mom yesterday about your idea. It was an interesting discussion. You'll probably see a video on that in 2024.
@@dirt_dad_stuff - For what its worth, there are two Gold Wing/Spyder comparisons on YT. Neither is super in-depth, and in my opinion, neither is done from a place of complete objectivity. I think you guys would do a better job. And since both these bikes are aimed at similar demographics, I think it would be very useful content! Find them here: ruclips.net/video/VPwmONZegEE/видео.htmlsi=a84JDtWEFN6Dg8sl and ruclips.net/video/F4sA24Yl2l0/видео.html
I definitely believe I can be totally objective. Just give the experience that both of us have. It will happen at some point.
I have a new to me 18' Goldwing Tour for one reason..touring with my wife. Other than that I'd rather be on my off-road machine.
Likewise, my wife was all for the GW to use when touring with her on her Spyder.
I love my dirty bikes, but there room to enjoy the GW.
Same here, except it was a BMW K1600 GTL. I miss that bike.
I had the DCT on an Africa Twin and came to dislike it. In normal mode it changed up to quickly but in Sport just irritatingly low gears. I would have been happy had it changed down when I wanted it to accelerate but, despite all the clever electronics, it didn’t. We parted company after a year and 2,000 miles. I missed the GSA it replaced……
Interesting. My GSA buddy also had an African Twin DCT sandwiched be GSAs. He enjoyed his and encouraged the DCT to me for the GW.
For me, I've been able to make friends with the DCT only because I have the ability to kick it down a couple of gears when it's time to go. Letting it do the changes only in auto would not work for me.
@@dirt_dad_stuff I had a foot change which was excellent but defeated the object of the DCT. The other issue was having no clutch meant re-learning stopping the bike on slow manoeuvres. Some have rigged a rear brake on the left handlebar to give some control. I got caught out very badly (my fault entirely) when I engaged Drive and in backing the bike with my feet tweaked the throttle. I was lucky not to drop it. Scared me! Very top heavy bike too which the GSA isn’t. I have an 890 Adventure (non S) which is an excellent bike. Still hanker for the GSA…..
Yikes, that situation would get my attention, too.
I've been doing my low speed maneuvers in manual. Don't need any surprises from the DCT.
My buddy went back to a GSA. Once bitten it's always with you.
My 890R will likely stay around as long as my love of dirt never fades.