Why a Used Gold Wing?

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@johnsalvi9073 Ай бұрын

I rode with a guy riding a used 1970s Gold Wing. He wore shop overalls and was wearing concrete floor work shoes, either Redwing or Sears Diehard. He held that Honda Gold Wing in a straight line and at one speed. It already had 200K miles on the old bike when he bought it used. He himself had put 20K miles on the motorcycle.❤

@altec19 13 күн бұрын

I rented a 2007 Silver GL 1800 Goldwing at Eagle Ryder rentals in Richmond VA back in 07 for one day rode over 500 miles to Seneca rock WV and back had a blast. Love the bike was thinking about getting one but got a great deal on a 07 Yamaha venture Been happy with that so far still might get that Goldwing one day ! Wish Eagle rider was still here cause you could rent all kinds of different bikes, which was a great deal if you were looking to buy a particular motorcycle could truly get a feel if you really wanted to own it or not

@altec19 13 күн бұрын

Sidenote, I think the GL 1800 Goldwing is the greatest motorcycle for two passengers out there, especially the passenger my wife will vouch for that !

@virginiaridermagazine 13 күн бұрын

The dealerships I worked for would let our customers take a used bike out for a day ride. Maybe there's one near you. If you're considering one, now is the time to buy. There are more bikes on the market than riders looking for one. You might even get lucky and find one with some upgrades like we did.

@virginiaridermagazine 13 күн бұрын

@@altec19 You're in good company!😆👍

@navcop33 6 күн бұрын

I've had 3 wings, 1 GL 1500, and 2 GL1800's, all used. I agree with the air filter being the top complaint. I ride year round in Pennsylvania. I will share that the worst tire you can run on the bike are Shanko's! They are great in dry conditions but horrible on wet roads. Just my humble opinion. Ride safe!

@virginiaridermagazine 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment! Were you running the SE890 Journeys?

@kimhorton6109 Күн бұрын

I have had a ‘77 Gl1000 with a windjammer and now a 2015 GL1800 anniversary edition. I’d love to get a 2024 GW but I’m 77 yrs old and living on my savings. I don’t do a lot of long days but I do ride as often as every day and for all my daily moving around. I’ve put as much as $250 worth of groceries in my scoot. I’ve had 2 ST1300s that I really liked including one hot red 2009. I put 140k on a 2003 and 84k on the 2009. At 72, the ST got so top heavy I had to move to a new 2015 that now has 89k after eight years. Wonderful bike, great cornering clearance and luggage capacity. Quiet as a mouse. The only trouble I’ve had is the luggage doesn’t lock any longer.

@virginiaridermagazine 18 сағат бұрын

@@kimhorton6109 It's simply amazing how much stuff they can carry and still tackle a bumpy backroad like it's nothing. Thanks for watching!

@cerealtiller Ай бұрын

The Air Filter on the earlier GL1200 can be replaced in less than 2 Minutes without the need for Tools.

@MarcRitchie Ай бұрын

They were onto something...😂

@cerealtiller Ай бұрын

@@MarcRitchie 😁

@michaelosborne4944 27 күн бұрын

same on my Gl1100, probably less than minute, the more electronics fitted, the less room for the consumables

@rickyhogan2749 27 күн бұрын

Very Good, Thank you again for sharing.

@virginiaridermagazine 26 күн бұрын

Thank you again for watching and the kind words!!

@stanleyhache1626 28 күн бұрын

I ride a GW 2000 SE and I'm looking for excuses to change up and can't find any.

@chrislamarr 22 күн бұрын

Phil Steiner - Goldwing Community Legend, multiple bikes over half a million miles.

@virginiaridermagazine 21 күн бұрын

Truly impressive!!😲

@ethanberry8360 Ай бұрын

I have 2001 goldwing changed the air filter was not so hard to do I was surprised. 🤔😊

@virginiaridermagazine 29 күн бұрын

Wanna tackle an 07? 😂

@Buck1954 15 күн бұрын

Gold Wing is the ultimate Lazy Boy of motorcycles. That said, I wish I had one.

@virginiaridermagazine 14 күн бұрын

Especially if you can find one with an Ultimate X heated seat and backrest like we did. Never had a bike with one on it before. They make a huge difference at the end of the day on long rides. Won't have one without it from now on.

@Buck1954 15 күн бұрын

So I'm watching your video because I almost bought a wing, and sometimes wish I did. I bought a Yamaha Super Tenere because my buddy with a wing dropped his on a slippery west Texas shell driveway and tore the hell out of him and the bike, where as I just rode it up. My air filter is under the tank too; very annoying. I just about have to rip the bike apart to do any serious maintenance. The first time I used the traction control was when I was riding the bike up a grassy slope and felt the rear tire begin to slide out from under me. Then all of a sudden the bike stood up and walked itself up the slope. I've had a couple of other times when it prevented me from going down of slippery road crud on asphalt intersections. I'm still thinking about getting a wing for my gal pal. The Ten is not such a great two up bike. It'll do it, just not super comfy for her. It's the first bike I've every owned with fly by wire. I'm getting to that age where adventure is not so much adventurous anymore.

@virginiaridermagazine 14 күн бұрын

The 2018 and newer models have all the bells and whistles, including TC. Rose and I rode one for a day and found it quite comfortable. I'm not sure what warranty programs Honda has in place for its used bikes, but if you get one from a dealer, they might even cover it. Either way, I'd test ride one if you haven't already done so. Your Pillion will find hopping on and off one much easier. Thanks for watching!😃

@rexcox8165 3 күн бұрын

what's lowest seat ht on 1200 gold wing or any smaller gold wing if possible

@virginiaridermagazine 3 күн бұрын

According to this, the GL1200 seat height is 31". There's other generations noted along with their specs. Thanks for watching! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Gold_Wing

@harryhowell5644 21 күн бұрын

Only complaint I heard was it needed a sixth gear. That and the air filter. And the front end😮

@virginiaridermagazine 20 күн бұрын

Can't tell you how many times I've tried to upshift from fifth. Good thing they put a light indicating high gear in the dash.🤪🤣

@pauldonnelly7949 Ай бұрын

No traffic, amazing..

@virginiaridermagazine Ай бұрын

Typical of most days here in Highland County.

@3089280288 29 күн бұрын

1998 GW for sale across town but something that big has to have 3 wheels. In fact, the seller plans on doing just that or maybe a smaller bike?

@Jagshemasher 27 күн бұрын

The seller must be getting old or his knees are giving out - that is why a lot of folks downsize or go to a trike

@lewiswilliams6843 20 күн бұрын

What do you think about dark siding?

@virginiaridermagazine 19 күн бұрын

That sounds like the beginning of an oil thread. 😆I understand the economics of it, and why many riders choose to, but I can't imagine the ride quality being anything like riding a sport bike with proper tires. And as much as I ride with Rose, I would never put her on the back of a bike with a tire not designed for a motorcycle.

@kevincamilleri1695 6 күн бұрын

There are no cons just buy one from an original owner with ocd👍

@virginiaridermagazine 5 күн бұрын

😂There might be one or two left. Thanks for watching!

@failranch9542 9 күн бұрын

radial tires only? I guess Honda is ok with the dark-side then? LOL

@virginiaridermagazine 8 күн бұрын

🤣😂Thanks for watching!

@Walderstedt 27 күн бұрын

Gave you a like

@virginiaridermagazine 27 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@mikedunn2022 Ай бұрын

The air filter isn’t under the gas tank your butt sits directly above the gas tank on a 2001-2017 GW In between the key switch and the glove box (airbag on some models) straight down from there is the air filter on the top of the engine. Remove your seat and beneath your battery is the gas tank hope this helps

@virginiaridermagazine Ай бұрын

Technically correct. Please forgive me. I was referring to the component between my knees pretending to be a gas tank, which has to come off in order to get to the air filter.