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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2017, 09:34:06 PM » |
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Really nice video review.
I think Honda got everything right on this bike.
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2017, 04:19:24 AM » |
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The only problem with a bike like this is that its so complex you pretty much are taking it to the dealer if something goes wrong. I suppose that's what they want. Hopefully its as bomb proof as its predecessors so change oil, tires, air filter and ride is all you need. I really like the front suspension and the DCT option and think I could get used to the no clutch handle but it would be weird at first.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2017, 08:09:19 AM » |
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The only problem with a bike like this is that its so complex you pretty much are taking it to the dealer if something goes wrong. I suppose that's what they want. Hopefully its as bomb proof as its predecessors so change oil, tires, air filter and ride is all you need. I really like the front suspension and the DCT option and think I could get used to the no clutch handle but it would be weird at first.
I think I read last week on HondaProKevin a list of accessories and you can get a manual installed on the DCT model so that you have both options for somewhere around $400. I look forward to the winter motorcycle shows to check this machine out. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2017, 08:26:22 AM » |
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The only problem with a bike like this is that its so complex you pretty much are taking it to the dealer if something goes wrong. I suppose that's what they want. Hopefully its as bomb proof as its predecessors so change oil, tires, air filter and ride is all you need. I really like the front suspension and the DCT option and think I could get used to the no clutch handle but it would be weird at first.
I think I read last week on HondaProKevin a list of accessories and you can get a manual installed on the DCT model so that you have both options for somewhere around $400. I look forward to the winter motorcycle shows to check this machine out. I think that was just for a foot shifter vs. paddle shifter. Still no clutch lever. I wish I could go to the Long Beach show with some of the guys. But turkeys are my life this time of year.  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2017, 10:10:45 AM » |
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Hunting them or farming them !?!?!
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2017, 10:14:03 AM » |
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Hunting them or farming them !?!?!
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2017, 10:23:05 AM » |
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LOL...Lost me there ???
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2017, 10:30:09 AM » |
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LOL...Lost me there ???
 I'm a meat dept. mgr. This time of year we handle 5 billion turkeys. (Well maybe only 3 billion) The 2 weeks before Thanksgiving suck. Some of our SoCal guys are going to the Long Beach show on the weekend before. It's probably a good thing I can't go. I'd be tempted to put money down on one if I saw it. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2017, 11:21:36 AM » |
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The only problem with a bike like this is that its so complex you pretty much are taking it to the dealer if something goes wrong. I suppose that's what they want. Hopefully its as bomb proof as its predecessors so change oil, tires, air filter and ride is all you need. I really like the front suspension and the DCT option and think I could get used to the no clutch handle but it would be weird at first.
I think I read last week on HondaProKevin a list of accessories and you can get a manual installed on the DCT model so that you have both options for somewhere around $400. I look forward to the winter motorcycle shows to check this machine out. I think that was just for a foot shifter vs. paddle shifter. Still no clutch lever. I wish I could go to the Long Beach show with some of the guys. But turkeys are my life this time of year. DCT foot shifter $600. On models equipped with DCT it provides option of footshifting. #08U71-MKC-A00 when ordering. Kevin even has a picture of it along with other accessories. Center stand for 150 dollars would be neat. http://www.hondaprokevin.com/2018-honda-gold-wing-tour-review-specs-changes-touring-motorcycle-dct-automatic-bike |
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2017, 08:23:57 AM » |
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I think the new Goldwing is really cool. I kind of want to steal some of the things it has for my Valk 1500 I/S.
Maybe I can see if I can get Apple Car Play installed into it.
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2017, 09:07:12 AM » |
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At Americade this year Honda only brought 2 gold wings WTF !!!
Even tho we got there early with only 3 slots before noon that meant only 6 people out of THOUSANDS got a ride. At least Indian brought a dozen bikes or more, mostly chieftains + 2 scouts
Would love to try one and see how much better it handles than the 06's I have ridden before and also would love to ride a super duke if KTM has some on hand this year
Thinking that if I leave before 6am I should be able to catch a ride on one next year at Lake george
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2017, 09:30:15 AM » |
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I own a Gl1800, so I only rode the Indians at Americade. You are right, honda totally dropped the ball at Americade. Long lines, and 2 Goldwings!
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« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2017, 05:05:57 PM » |
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I'll just stick with my old 98 std. I can work on it with no dealer contribution. Only 49000, so I'm good till I'm gone.  |
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