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2018 Gold Wing
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Razor Offline
Running Like a Top

Lawton, Michigan
Posts: 473
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Post: #31
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
This new GL has my attention HeartSmile

-Ray

2014 Honda CB1100, Std
1971 Honda CB175
1975 Honda CB750
1972 Honda CB350 Resto-mod-cafe
2018 Honda Goldwing, Tour, DCT
2019 Honda Monkey
1974 Yamaha RD350
10-29-2017 05:55 AM
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valkanut Offline
Break-In Period

quebec,
Posts: 25
Joined: Jun 2015
Post: #32
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
HeartHeartHeart
1 more reason to buy 1 more loto
10-29-2017 08:28 AM
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use2b Offline
High Mileage

Perdido Key Florida
Posts: 1,040
Joined: Aug 2016
Post: #33
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
Called Gulf Shores Honda to reserve and put down a deposit on the first Red one without the trunk and all the Chrome . I have purchased 3 bikes from them cash and they shave off K's
ends up HONDA says i can not have that unless i buy the one with the trunk then pay for 4 hours to remove the trunk and install the optional plastic piece ..................... So I bailed out like all engines failed on an aircraft

The best part about growing up in Florida is i didn't have to move here when i got old.
former owner of the baddest 2013 CB1100 ever ;] now a plush ride -2014 Goldwing Valkyrie GL1800C
10-29-2017 09:59 AM
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will866 Offline
1st Service Completed

Boston Ma
Posts: 117
Joined: Apr 2016
Post: #34
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
interesting article on goldwing marketing to younger audience.

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2017/11/06/h...gn-capture
11-06-2017 11:54 AM
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alprider Offline
High Mileage

CH
Posts: 1,342
Joined: Aug 2017
Post: #35
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
http://hondanews.com/channels/gold-wing/...h-document

Btw
You find there too info about a new africa twin modell....
(This post was last modified: 11-07-2017 10:08 PM by alprider.)
11-07-2017 10:07 PM
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Nortoon Offline
High Mileage

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,409
Joined: Jan 2015
Post: #36
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
Passed a number of used Goldwings when I was at my Honda dealer picking up oil and a filter for my EX. The end of riding season prices were very attractive considering a new 2018 wing with a trunk (no DCT or airbag) would cost CDN$36,000.00 cash out the door.

I had no interest in a heavier motorcycle until a mature Goldwing rider (or is that driver?) flew by me on a cold and windy day on Highway 15. But the big fairing, comfy seat, saddlebags and trunk would be nice.

However there is very little chance of a trade, as this old tightwad has trouble spending $500 for a rear rack and engine guards.

2017 CB1100 EX
(This post was last modified: 11-08-2017 09:58 AM by Nortoon.)
11-08-2017 09:57 AM
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use2b Offline
High Mileage

Perdido Key Florida
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Post: #37
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
(11-08-2017 09:57 AM)Nortoon Wrote:  Passed a number of used Goldwings when I was at my Honda dealer picking up oil and a filter for my EX. The end of riding season prices were very attractive considering a new 2018 wing with a trunk (no DCT or airbag) would cost CDN$36,000.00 cash out the door.

I had no interest in a heavier motorcycle until a mature Goldwing rider (or is that driver?) flew by me on a cold and windy day on Highway 15. But the big fairing, comfy seat, saddlebags and trunk would be nice.

However there is very little chance of a trade, as this old tightwad has trouble spending $500 for a rear rack and engine guards.

agree , i have lost by desire for a new wing and the old ones are to huge. " couch on wheels "
but would not mind spending a grand on parts if i drop my bike rather than put up with unsightly engine guards. BTW my 1976 Honda CB750 came with them and there in the heap pile somewhere around here.....

The best part about growing up in Florida is i didn't have to move here when i got old.
former owner of the baddest 2013 CB1100 ever ;] now a plush ride -2014 Goldwing Valkyrie GL1800C
11-08-2017 10:41 AM
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Nortoon Offline
High Mileage

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Post: #38
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
(11-08-2017 10:41 AM)use2b Wrote:  I would not mind spending a grand on parts if I drop my bike rather than put up with unsightly engine guards.

My EX took a nap when my right foot slipped on a sandy shoulder of a cottage country road. Scuffed a little of the clear coat on the right crankcase cover. I don't whether it is worthwhile removing the cover and trying to clear coat it myself, or just buy the $70 cover.

I am 6'2" tall and my legs feel a little cramped on the EX. If I buy engine guards they probably would have highway foot pegs mounted on them. Now that would be ugly; but no uglier than the huge windscreen I may install to keep the bugs and cold wind off.

2017 CB1100 EX
(This post was last modified: 11-08-2017 12:30 PM by Nortoon.)
11-08-2017 12:29 PM
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The ferret Offline
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Ohio
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Joined: Apr 2013
Post: #39
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
(11-08-2017 10:41 AM)use2b Wrote:  ....but would not mind spending a grand on parts if i drop my bike rather than put up with unsightly engine guards. BTW my 1976 Honda CB750 came with them and there in the heap pile somewhere around here.....

In the past I have bought several used bikes with engine guards. First thing I removed and threw away lol

I don't begrudge anyone for putting them on their bike to protect it. Good idea actually. I just can't stand the looks of them on my personal bikes. I also removed and threw away most luggage racks, bar risers, and lowering dogs even though I'm short. Heck every other day I think about taking off the small Fehling luggage rack on my CB1100 .... then I change my mind.

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2014 DLX (the pleasure horse)
2021 NC750X DCT (Angry Bird)
11-08-2017 01:37 PM
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Wisedrum Offline
High Mileage

Germany
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Joined: Feb 2015
Post: #40
RE: 2018 Gold Wing
My CB wears all 3 parts, windscreen, highway pegs and engine guards. Without them it feels incomplete. I know why. What other people say, who the f... cares?

I forget to mention saddlebags.
A bike should be practical.

Wisedrum
(This post was last modified: 11-08-2017 01:44 PM by Wisedrum.)
11-08-2017 01:40 PM
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