How I choose a Honda Gold Wing for my next bike.

This is a little montage I put together that hits the high points on going from a cruiser to a Gold Wing.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• GL1800
• Honda
• Gold
• Wing

[2009GoldWinger]

Several people have asked for a follow up so here it is: The bike is at the time of this writing just a few months shy of its 3rd birthday. I have just under 40K miles on it and have had a blast. At least once a year I pack up the bike and leave Colorado heading east to Maryland. The past few runs have been straight out I-70 in about 26 hours or so. I ride it straight though. I've been through one set of tires based on wear indicators and do regular maintenance otherwise.

[2009GoldWinger]

BTW...

I picked up the bike this past Saturday. I"ll be posting some pics and a short video soon. As of this posting I have 434 miles on it.

[KingJoshy7]

BMW is a mockery of the human race, it's a good thing you avoided them. You should become one of us and get a Honda CBR 600 haha.

[2009GoldWinger]

The CBRs are great bikes I've riden a friends 1000 when we did a day trip last summer and that what made me decide it was time to give up on sport bike. My silhouette is far more Buddha-like than it was in the good old days. Thats why I went to cruisers and now to a fully dressed touring bike.

[1212sman]

Absolutely spot-on about the Harley. What a turd! It's slow, ill-handling, not fast, not comfortable, doesn't stop, doesn't accelerate, shakes like it's mixing paint, & it's slow. "Harley Mistique", my ass "If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand"...Right, 'cause I ain't stupid enough to drop 25 large on a piece of steaming crap like a Harley.

[2009GoldWinger]

I would agree with you as far as modern HDs go. If someone would offer me an HD made in the last 30 years or so I'd take and sell it off at once. Someone offers me one made before the 1970s, now that is a classic bike and it's surprising how many of those are still around. The biggest issue with HD is their (lack of) value for money. But as long as ppl continue to pay what they ask nothing will change.

[stereogary1]

I am 61 year old Novice biker, and just sold my black 1983 Yamaha Venture (not a bad bike) due to financial constraints which was the reason i bought it to begin with three years ago but unemployment forced the issue. Not to downplay the reliability of Honda, my reason for choosing Yamaha, was their close imitation of Harley, but now I figure , why should I own a look alike and not the real thing! Next time for me, Harley Davidson is the world standard in Motorcycles bar none! Thanks.

[pougatchoff]

Best bike in the world!

[gnrands50]

A well made video. Some of the lettering was hard to see against the photo background, but overall entertaining. Since you prized comfort and gadgets above all, the Wing is clearly the right choice for you. I made the same comparison you did 5 years ago, but with different goals. I wanted long distance comfort and simplicity, but have no use for GPS, stereo systems, or heated anything. I chose the '06 Road King and have been happy with it. It just fits me.

See ya' on the road!

[JAKE3914]

THANKS!! GREAT VID :)

[MrStickhorse]

This is bullshit. You are a Goldwing rider. You never tested any of these other bikes. You're just acting like the best choice is a goldwing. A bike you have already decided to buy before checking out any other. I've had goldwings and harley dressers, hands down the harley is the more comfortable bike. And it doesn't feel like it is falling apart.

[TosaSamurai]

I bought my GL1800 on March 4 2011 brand new and today it has 15409 miles on it. I have owned harleys and choppers my whole life but a few years ago I bought an 84 GL1200 and put over 100000 miles on it and sold it for more than I paid for it. Love goldwings

[superduty131]

@crespillo5k And if you RIDE a HARLEY you will eventually get your wish!!

[marenrae]

I just bought my first GoldWing after a few other Hondas, including an ST1100. I got an '82 Standard. Only 568 lbs, it's half engine! I love it and will get an 1800 when i can afford a used one. There is just NOTHING like a 'Wing.

[rwilly1]

@2009GoldWinger It has been awhile now. Do you still like the bike? I think Wings are great, the only thing I didn't like about the 1500 is it was top heavy.