First ride of the year

[Ed Norton]

It was a grate day today 62 *,I started out at Libby's with my new 2017 ABS Gold Wing then I went over to see Dan to pick up a set of highway pegs.Then rt 39/rt 7/
rt 4 to my favorite photo spot 150 miles on new bike.
I didn't like the 2018 I test road last week.    

[RonBou]

Someday u will have to make an album of that spot with all of your past bikes. 

[Crazy Miles]

Tell us what you did not like about the new wing?  I will try it at Americade in june.  Just wondering what to expect

[Tony C.]

Tell us what you did not like about the new wing?  I will try it at Americade in june.  Just wondering what to expect

Agree, please let us know. Sherry and I looked over the new Wing last Saturday at a Honda dealership in Auburn, MA. It was the DCT model, which I'm not interested in. We'd love to hear from you.

 

[Ed Norton]

I've had a Goldwing sense 2001 so I am used to the older wing.My dealer has a demo 2018 wing and let my ride for ass long ass I wanted,it was a 6 speed trany.The new trany shifts like butter but the clutch engages all the way at the top(I didn't like that) the biggest thing that I didn't like was wind protection,ass soon ass I got up to speed I had wind on my legs and arms.I raised the windshield all the way up on the highway and it helped my helmet from being pushed back ( I don't like to look through a windshield I like to look over the top).The bike felt harder to maneuver at slow speed.

If I was interested in the new Wing I would find a dealer that has a demo bike to ride first even if it has the DCT transmission.

For you people that are ridding Valks that are open to the wind might not b a big deal.


          

[Tony C.]

For you people that are ridding Valks that are open to the wind might not b a big deal.

Thanks Ed for sharing your thoughts.     Sure does look like less wind protection. I do agree that going from a non-Interstate Valkyrie to the new Wing might not big a big deal. We're used to the wind.

[Ed Norton]

Cruiseman just released his first 2018 Gold Wing video of his new bike and confirmed the drone @ 65MPH in his video. He also has some gripes about fit and finish and can not fit his single HJC full face helmet in the trunk.

https://youtu.be/ynM7Qx88Fb0

[Tony C.]

He also has some gripes about fit and finish and can not fit his single HJC full face helmet in the trunk.
https://youtu.be/ynM7Qx88Fb0

Excellent review. Thanks for posting.

I had a fit and finish issues on my Valkyrie, too. When I picked it up I saw that gas tank had a paint blemish. Pointed it out to the salesman and they ordered a new tank, which was installed within a month. I would hope that Honda makes it right for this guy, too. No way should you find fit and finish issues on a $30K MC.

Regarding the helmet not fitting in the truck, the reviewer stated that he thinks removing the Go-Pro mount on the top of the helmet would remedy that. I think that issue is probably the exception and not the norm.

[RonBou]

Great review!