Why Did I Trade My Harley for a Gold Wing?

[@gilbertojohnson6981]

My 1984 Goldwing Aspencade had linked brakes, currently own 2 1800s. The brakes are linked, but if you use your foot, it gives you more breaking power to the rear tire than the front. And when you use your hand grip, it gives you more braking power to the feon tire than the rear.

[@roadglide]

Love this bike! My 22 DCT Tour is my 3rd since 84. Nothing is perfect. But it’s perfect for me. Sport mode is a beast. The DCT is on another level. Clutch is from Honda’s sport bikes and very smooth but antiquated when compared with the seamless & quick Formula One DCT. Enjoy!

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

Thanks! Didn’t know that about the clutch. It’s pretty buttery.

[@roadglide]

From Honda: Slipper clutch in our manual-transmission Gold Wings just like our premium sportbikes. It only makes sense-the 1833cc engine delivers tons of power, and the stellar chassis lets you ride this Gold Wing like a sportbike. Also a good Cycle World article by Kevin Cameron in May 10, 2019 regarding the increasing use of Slipper Clutches from sport bikes across the industry. Makes sense. But nothing beats the DCT for off the line performances and in traffic use to name a few are making a DCT more attractive. Live with one and you’ll appreciate the magic. I test rode the new generation Gold Wings back in 2018 both clutch & DCT. Wasn’t thrilled with smaller trunk and thankfully Honda updated the trunk in 21. I wanted a different color than black or red. Saw at the EICMA show an Ultra Blue was being introduced to the US market in 22! That’s what I bought. Have fun my friend.

[@docrides]

Hey Guys - Just wanted to say a huge thanks for watching and liking the video. I’m used to having one or two views on a video and was blown away by the response on this one. Thanks again!

[@goldwingmoments]

Hello there. My friend Road Glide just sent me your link and i just spent the last half hour sitting at Tim's checking out your video while enjoying my coffee. Congratulations on your new Goldwing and for sharing your story. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad but it's nice to hear about the great memories. Just subscribed and will be checking out more of your videos. Enjoy the Ride!

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

Wow thanks man! And thank your friend for me!

[@goldwingmoments]

@@foxxygearreviews7754 , all good. Have fun with your channel and keep your videos going. We are out here watching!

[@70YRODANDO]

Thanks for the video, scene is like place I want my daily ride. Cheers from Reseda Ranch California USA

[@docrides]

Someday I’d love to do the pacific coast highway. My dad used to live in San Francisco and we would drive up to Big Sur whenever mom and I could fly over to visit him. It’s a beautiful part of the world.

[@pookiewookie7679]

I Reseda Ranch close Reseda in the valley?

[@kimhorton6109]

I’ve ridden but never owned a Harley. I’ve ridden Hondas for quite some time and had a short period, five years with a BMW K75RT. Then Honda ST1300s, some of that pulling a camper. When the ST1300 got a bit too heavy at 77, I was happy to see how easy it is to move around and hold up. It carrys its weight low. Plenty of power and I’ve fit $200 worth of groceries in the bags and trunk of my 2015 GW. Try it, you’ll like it.

[@johnbaxley50]

Love the video, sound is great. Video felt genuine. You made a subscriber out of me. Be safe

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

Thanks!

[@Parker53151]

I made the same trade - an Ultra Limited for a Goldwing DCT. While I really enjoyed the Harley, the Goldwing is such a superior motorcycle that there is little comparison. After 24,000 miles I wouldn’t sell the Goldwing for any other touring bike.

[@docrides]

@@Parker53151 thanks! I’m glad to hear you’re still loving it.

[@tctc2470]

Just watched this again…a musician, a King & Wing rider who idolized his dad, thinks Biden is in La la land, relies on the rear brake and loves the sound of Harley’s….dude, I only wish we lived closer together. I’m a sax man, 2022 Road King rider, soon to be Gold Wing owner, ice hockey player/fanatic, Sebago Lake fan boy…trying to convince my wife of 31 years to move back to Maine

[@docrides]

@@tctc2470 awesome - we were just down fishing in Pushaw Lake outside Bangor this past summer. Absolutely love Maine.

[@jessel.8697]

The brakes are in fact linked. They are on Harleys as well. I'm fairly certain that they are not linked under 10mph/15kph to help with slow speed maneuvers.

[@terryshrives8322]

Man u nailed so many good points in this video, especially about social media and God

[@bmcbg]

Have a Honda VTX 1800 F, my next one will be the DCT Gold Wing. Good vid

[@josephschott2797]

Enjoyed this video very much. I live in Houston and daily ride a 2019 NC750X as my commuter. I am very close to selling it and grabbing a new Goldwing, what made you pick the manual over the DCT? Most of the reviews i have found focus heavy on the DCT and rarley show the manual.

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

I just love the feeling of changing gears and having a bit more control I guess. The DCT would probably be smoother but just personal preference I guess. Commenting from my other channel. Thanks.

[@maybe5883]

I’ve owned both Harley and Goldwing bikes, they may both be touring bikes but they are very different. Both are nice rides, but they offer different types of fun. I currently ride a 24 road glide, having sold my Goldwing. To each their own.

[@mattescobar9291]

I also traded my 2020 road glide for a 2021 goldwing dct. Put 12k miles on it and had to get rid of it. Great bike, but I couldn't get comfortable on long rides. I'm 6`3 with long legs. Got corbin seat, highway pegs, bar risers....no help. Hips cramped terribly. Great ride and performance, just not for me. Now on an indian roadmaster. I think it's the perfect tall guy bike.

[@Prometheus1979]

I’m a Harley guy. On my 4th Harley. But I do love the looks of the newly designed gold wings. They trying to bring in younger riders and I like that. They are a better touring bike then Harley except for their new CVO ST. As much as I would love to own a gold wing one day I’m just to in love with the looks, sound and vibration I get from a Harley. And the gold wings still don’t look cool enough for me to ride one yet but they getting there. Problem with Harley is you have to dump a ton of money into one to get it comfortable to ride compared to other brands.

[@docrides]

@@Prometheus1979 I have a special place in my heart for Harley Davidsons. The styling is so beautiful. I love the metal and chrome look - to me they’re beautiful in the way a 56 BelAir is beautiful - classic Americana. I love the rumble of the engine and the way it feels. So I don’t think one is necessarily better than the other. Each is better at certain things.

[@Prometheus1979]

You are right but straight out the box factory to factory you going to be set up better on a gold wing.

[@bruceyung70]

My 2012 GW has 153,000 plus. Very reliable. I only use Honda oil non-synthetic. Never used any additives and do oil change once every 4K. Daily ride to work and back and never did crazy long distance ride.

[@docrides]

@@bruceyung70 nice! Thanks for the tip.

[@DonaldT-s5f]

A Harley Davidson is the worst thing on two wheels period, a gold wing is the best thing on two wheels period, best engineering,smoothest engine on a motorcycle I ever experienced.

[@sixwhip14]

Thanks for the ride, man. Good storytelling too.

[@docrides]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Donfleebie1]

They had dual braking system in 1983. My Yamaha Venture Royale had it.

Why do you close the gas when shifting with DCT? (3:20 to 3:27) It should not be needed, normally. Ciao from Italy!

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

This one isn’t a DCT

[@docrides]

this one is a manual

[@villejuntunen5851]

13:30 Its the shaft. I have the exact same bike with clutch. The more you ride it the happier you will be with your purchase.

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

Thanks!

[@tombstone2826]

I had a Goldwing and they are the most comfortable bikes to ride ! I still own a Harley lots of noise always turning wrenches great bar hopper .

[@docrides]

@@tombstone2826 I still kept the Harley I inherited from dad, but traded in my old Superglide Custom.

[@loganurquhart11]

I’m a Harley guy and I like these bikes and I haven’t ridden one before.

[@fatheadbiker-stuff9722]

I’m pretty sure those brakes are linked together on the new gold wings. Is that what you found out since this video?

[@docrides]

@@fatheadbiker-stuff9722 yes that’s correct

[@tctc2470]

I use my Road King rear brake just like you do…slow speed turns are very easy…but I’m considering the Golding DCT. Have you found the Goldwing Trail-breaking to be less helpful with the “dual brake” technology..I’m concerned about tight turns with the Wing

[@docrides]

@@tctc2470 I’ve actually found the gold wing to be better than the road king at low speed maneuvering though I have the one with the clutch and the 6 speed. I don’t really notice the front brake activating at low speed at all.

[@tctc2470]

Thank you for the response. That’s good to hear. I’m torn about the DCT. I hear that the low speed maneuvering is tough without the Clutch but at least you’ve put my concerns to rest regarding the braking. Did you specifically choose the manual over the DCT for a reason? Thanks again

[@docrides]

@@tctc2470 no I just love manual cars and love changing gears and whatnot. Also it was on sale used for $5k less than a new one. Haha

[@danthechippie4439]

Iv heard putting it in rain mode helps for slow move manoeuvre. ​@tctc2470

[@TheStealth721]

Came for the Goldwing, stayed for the deep reflections

[@docrides]

@@TheStealth721 thanks!

[@2wooooo]

Get a BT Moto Tune for the bike. You'll get 10 more horses and you will definitely notice it. I did my tune about 3 weeks ago and absolutely would do it again. It will also fix the jerkiness in Sport mode.

[@peterwilson8039]

I so agree when it comes to other drivers. They will make mistakes, it’s to be expected. Take responsibility for your own safety. Be alert, and when you see a situation developing, give the other guy the space he needs. I also agree about going too fast on a sport bike. My bike is older, and it’s not even fast by modern standards,but it’s so easy to go stupid fast on it. I also agree that it’s not much fun to ride slow.

[@canadiankrispybacon]

The GW dealership services are more expensive than HD 🤔 Even someone that should be simple to do (air filter) or service is complex…and ai guess while you’re under warranty these new slick transmissions are pretty cool…any work out of warranty would be an expensive adventure…..having said that, these GW’s historically are pretty much bulletproof

[@Handirifle]

I just traded my Harley Ultra Classic in for a BMW F750GS. Due to injuries, I needed a lighter bike. The Nightster was not agreeable to me, and the Beemer fit the bill. Different animals but I like the ride way better than the Ultra.

[@docrides]

@@Handirifle the F750 is a great bike!

[@user-on2md7gk4b]

I had a Honda CBR 1100xx and whent from that to a Golwing 1800 took the Golwing at 4.40h in the morning for a ride starting from noth of Montrewal Canada and end3ed up in LA California 9700KM later (that is one way) true the desert back roads and all, put the bike on a transport back and took a flight back my first day on the Wing was 14 hours, the secound day 13 hours, then I was away from the populest states so my days where 8h. By the way I did not even checked the oil nor tire pressure leaving at this time in the morning and never did even in Del Rio that machine is a beast in ''ALL REGARDS''. Bought a Electraglide Limited 4year ago, just sold it 3 weeksw ago, my days where from 5 to 7 hours rides in road conditions that only someone back from hell could know about, I am now looking for another Goldwing or a FJR 1300, beleive me nothing comes close to a gold wing.

[@Garymayo]

Did you test drive a DCT 7 speed before you purchased the 6 speed manual? Imho you should test drive one.

[@madogblue]

I like trail braking slightly on my 2018 wing also. Yes the rear brakes do add some front brake

[@andresfeliperamirezrestrepo]

I have an africa twin 2021, very unstable in highways, you feel the wind moves the front of the motorcycle pretty bad, Im considering to buy a gold wing

[@docrides]

@@andresfeliperamirezrestrepo it’s definitely stable on the highway.

[@MotoMengy]

Congrats on your new Wing and nice video, your sound quality is great!

[@docrides]

Thanks a lot!

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

I have both a Roadking and a GL1800 have toured with Harley it was ok fine on two lanes but got buzzy after blasting at 75-80 mph. Albeit have knocked off 650 mile days with king. Had a 84 wing that I did an Iron butt in 89. Electric smooth. As is the GL1800 with twenty plus years of refinement. Plus it will ZOOM and really handle at speed and slow speed. Albeit the road king is upstanding in parking lot Maneuvers just go to a police competition that will confirm Harleys are the king of slow. Yes The Wing will Eat any Harley. The funny is I was challenged by a youngster the had something over a 30k build on his HD He wasted his money. 😊

[@Glyder1959]

I’ve been riding Harley’s for years and still do. Retired in April and looking seriously at a Goldwing six speed. Want to do some serious distance travel now. It’s time for a Wing.

[@bcdave206]

Please consider the DCT , it’s incredible on the open road.

[@jeffreybodine2897]

I can relate to your story ... had plenty of fast bikes in my day , but I ride a cherry 86 GoldWing Interstate I bought brand new 37 years ago and I ride it a lot .. I too ride on the highway and interstate mostly and lets face it ... the goldwing is the king of the open road . If you like riding a lot , there is no better .... Its a riders bike for sure ... The newer goldwings look sweet but i wish Honda would quit trying to turn in into a sportwing . I can tell from your camera angle that you dont have as much fairing protection on your legs , hands compared to the older wings . Thats a no beauno for me as I ride my wing in cold weather all they way down to about 40 degrees and prefer cool weather riding , and the older wings are amazing in this regard . i live in the northern states , and those new bikes look like a step back in that department , not something I would expect from a 800 pound touring motorcycle . My 86 weighs in at 700 pounds give or take and that feels heavy , cant imagine a 800-900 pound plus motorcycles that there building today ...

[@jeffbrown5675]

Lots of accessories available for the Goldwing. She’s a big girl, but she’s light on her feet considering the size.

[@andyincalimoto843]

im using a purple pands, works well. i have mine connected straight to gopro.

[@williambowen6471]

Did you test ride a BMW K1600GT? If not, you should. It has 160 HP and 133 FPT! It is a rocket ship! The best thing I like about the K1600 is the fact I can have 2 bikes for the price of 1. How you ask? It is very simple. If I want a touring bike I leave the cases on, If I want a sport bike, I simply remove the cases which only take 3 min tops! And now I can tear up the twisties! Check it out!

[@docrides]

@@williambowen6471 sounds awesome. I never did where we don’t have a dealership. I was drawn to the Honda mostly due to the reputation for reliability.

[@williambowen6471]

@@docrides You made a good choice! I use to have a GW and you are right, they are very dependable! The BMW's are equally as dependable. I still consider the GW but I just can't stop admiring the BMW. To me they are the most beautiful in appearance.

[@wingingit9493]

I came off my sixth and last Harley M8 POS Roadking to a new 2018 Wing Tour 6MT bought July of 2019 with one mile on it for $10k off msrp. The Wing is the best boring motorcycle I've ever owned. It is underpowered, the navi, audio and bluetooth are extremely out of date tech wise. But the bike is ok and much better as a 6MT. The slipper/assist clutch is really good. Riding the DCT compounds the boring for me and if you get real aggressive with the DCT it will take over even if your in manual mode sports mode and lock you out if doing aggressive down shifts because the DCT doesn't have a slipper clutch function. Wife likes the Wing and being a small lady it's like she has her own apt. back there. And the Wing does eat miles like a kid eats candy. But not being able to live with Wing alone I went and bought a new MT-09 Hooligan bike for fun and the pure essence of riding. Enjoy your new bike. You will spend money on it like a Harley. All sorts of functional and dress up farkles out there. Enjoy!

[@tedrawlins]

Looks like a pretty nice review and you seem pretty intelligent just be careful how often you misuse the word “like”.

[@docrides]

@@tedrawlins thanks - must be one of those bad habits I don’t even notice.

[@ckholiness]

Were you shifting down while in sport mode?

[@docrides]

I’m not sure. The throttle is definitely mapped more aggressively in sport mode.

[@AAchurch]

I saw one of these the other day and it did make me shake my head at my Harley Road Glide.

[@docrides]

@@AAchurch love the Road Glides. The adjustable windshield on the Gold Wing is a pretty nice feature for long rides though.

[@Mannix2023]

To save money on maintenance. Goldwing is way better motorcycle than HD.

[@SilverIndian]

Goldwing is the best all touring motorcycle. Reliable, DCT etc.. But.... There is always a but.... For me, it misses 1 important thing... Character !!! Its logic against feelings, emotions...guess who wins... Feelings... So i choose an Indian.

[@docrides]

@@SilverIndian for sure. I have to say the gold wing is more fun to ride than I was expecting. But there’s still that certain something with HDs and Indians that makes them special.

[@MRGS48]

Very happy with your decision to save your ears let aline you wallet to finish/complete a Harley… For instance I bought a BMW 1250GSA cause it was ALREADY complete from the factory to be ridden to the end of the world… No need bout pipes/tune etc. i do have a Road King Special And just ride it like 100 miles a month tops… Yea the GW sounds like a Porsche but don’t you agree that you deserve it for the money spent?? Ride safe my friend.. 🫡🇺🇸🌵

[@docrides]

@@MRGS48 thanks man! Safe travels!

[@q84me]

I did the same thing 😎 and I love my Goldwing

[@Mr7O5]

I listen the the Ricky Gervais show almost every night, I highly recommend watching An Idiot Abroad

[@docrides]

@@Mr7O5 one of my favourite shows of all time. I think I’ve seen every episode two or three times!

[@ckholiness]

That’s a DCT.. thought I saw a clutch lever?

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

No it isn’t a dct - it’s a manual

[@lornarutkowsky1307]

Hi John here honda goldwings I like are from 2001 to 2010 then 2012 to 2017 there's no harley that can conpair to a honda goldwing

[@RazRBlde]

I like the sound of this bike.

[@gregorywayland2156]

Good video dude

[@docrides]

Thanks very much!

[@harryhowell5644]

Its funny to me everyone says their new bike is better than a Harley. Be it an indian, goldwing, bmw etc . I guess Harley is the measure stick. 😮

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

For sure. Love the Harley too. Just different.

[@madogblue]

Of course . In the US Harley has sold more full size cruisers than any other brand.

[@ftbrip]

Always rear then front if the rear doesn't work

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

There’s no better two up trailer hauling reliable long distance touring motorcycle than the Goldwing.

[@davidetchellsetchells4692]

It is a 911!😂😂😂 flat 6 boxer , watercooled, only difference is made in Japan. They are fantastic bikes ever since the very first one made. Just like the 911 as well. Exept you can run 400k on a goldwing without rebuild.

[@joseadavila7445]

finnally someone rides a manual honda goldwing 2023 ?

[@foxxygearreviews7754]

2022

[@seanoleary1979]

Wait a minute... you needed to actually RIDE a Goldwing to be convinced it was a 1000% better bike than ANY Harley ever produced??? What are you, 5 years old?

[@MelloYellow510]

😂😂😂

[@tsav6952]

That's a juvenile remark.

[@HALLish-jl5mo]

Better is subjective though. What makes the Goldwing such an amazing touring machine robs it of some of the character of a Harley. Which means that if you aren’t putting big miles on it, you lose some of the thrill. I don’t ride a Harley, but I ride a naked bike. It’s honestly uncomfortable at 70mph, and I struggle to do more than 100 miles a day. It’s an awful touring machine. I could modify it with a windshield, better seat, etc, but my 20 minute commute would be less exciting.

[@mattyb7736]

​@@tsav6952but still accurate 😂

[@soujrnr]

Why did you trade your Harley for a Goldwing? Because you wanted the best of the best! It's why I bought a Goldwing as well!

[@jamesbottger5894]

Your comments about the Suzuki Madura are way off. It made 117 HP and was nowhere near a V-Max, or even the Honda V-65 in terms of acceleration. Both of these bikes would do 10 second 1/4 miles. The Madura would do 11.7 in the 1/4, not even close to either of these bikes...

[@docrides]

Yes you are correct. I looked it up after.

[@2ride_along]

why a GoldWing would not be better? lol

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

If you want to stop wind noise you just need a wind filter on your mic

[@docrides]

@@ChrisVanMiddelkoop thanks - yeah I do have a dead cat filter on the mic.

[@jlrutube1312]

@@docrides It sounded really good to me. I didn't hear a lot of wind noise.

[@rollinwitzig7789]

The sad thing is we really have a soul, and I was fortunate enough to have experienced it, doctors didn’t understand it, but amazed. God is a spirit and God is real, I wish people believed, unfortunately majority will experience the soul at death. My condolences 💐

[@harleymoyer880]

The torque come on 1250 rpm on the Goldwing your Harley torque does not come on that low

[@tsav6952]

Too bad they too cramped for tall riders. I have to stick with BMW's.

[@docrides]

@@tsav6952 if it helps I’m 6’3 - the old ones felt more cramped. The new style seems fine.

[@WestfallWorx]

Old Wing

[@docrides]

@@WestfallWorx you’re not wrong. Haha

[@ftbrip]

New DCT Automatic sweet let up fly

[@CharlesHarvey-n6f]

Sometimes I really hate these videos because I mean make up your mind I hate this bike I don't hate this bike it's not got enough power it's got enough power I mean make up your mind it is a cruiser I mean it's not really a speed bike you get on it and your cruise I ride Harleys all my life the Honda Goldwing is a very nice Dependable motorcycle

[@docrides]

@@CharlesHarvey-n6f it isn’t black and white though. There are good things and bad things - in the end I decided the net good outweighed the net bad more so on the Honda than on the HD that I traded in. The reality is I love pretty much every motorcycle I’ve ever ridden. But that doesn’t mean they’re perfect.

[@bartwood756]

Answers simple you wanted to ride a real Mc instead of scrap

[@fuglbird]

I don't know why this was recommended to me by KZbin. Most people understand why you wanted to get rid of a Harley. What we really want to know is: Why did you buy a Harley in the first place?

[@docrides]

@@fuglbird oh I enjoyed it for a long time. Loved the feel of the engine. And enjoyed the look of the bike. I still miss it.

[@curtstrathman5692]

Just a shade too much trying to impress us with B.S.

[@docrides]

@@curtstrathman5692 I’m sorry if this free content wasn’t up to your standards.

[@fivecrosses9040]

On religion, people choose to not invest time into searching the countless miracles that can’t be explained by science. I think people don’t want to be held accountable.

[@josephcontreras3128]

too much about your personal life..Wanted to hear about the bike.

[@docrides]

@@josephcontreras3128 that’s just the style of these videos. I’m not an expert on motorcycles by any means. I can tell you what I like and dislike about them but if you’re looking for a breakdown of how the double wishbone suspension works, look elsewhere.

[@robertmountfort6519]

Gold wings are uncomfortable and cramped. If l wanted an Accord. I'd buy one

[@docrides]

@@robertmountfort6519 I used to think the same thing, funny enough. The dash reminded me a lot of the accord. The 2018+ models don’t seem cramped compared to the HD touring models I’ve ridden. I’m 6’3 and around 240lbs if that helps. I think after having to work on my Harley year after year every time I got it out for the season, I might have wanted that bit of Honda Accord reliability. Having said that - I still have one Harley and would love to pick up something sporty to add to the stable in the future. Maybe a z900se

[@Roaddog420]

I respectfully disagree that the human condition is that we have to worship "something". Nice wing, I prefer the less tech laden bikes but maybe one day another wing will be in the garage.

[@bobsullivan5714]

Harley went gay.....Glad I don't own one.