Honda GL1800 GoldWing Review - Lessons Learned
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Күн бұрынHonda GL1800 GoldWing Review - Lessons Learned: It'll soon be time to give the mighty Honda Goldwing back having ridden it for the last month or so. Having taken the bike on tour, ridden at night and in all weathers what are the things I've learned about the bike? Stay tuned to find out!
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@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
** I'm struggling a bit answering all the comments on this one! I guarantee to at least read them all though!! **
@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t matter what bike you’re reviewing you always give an honest and informative opinion and never seems any bias. Always enjoy you’re videos 👍👍👍🤓
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if 3 жыл бұрын
Love bikes but I’m suffering now from years of riding in all weathers especially in winter when I thought I was invincible, my knees now disagree 😂😂😂👍.
@stevecolwill9761 3 жыл бұрын
My enduring memory of the Goldwing is when, as a teenager in the mid 70s, my mates and I would flick through the manufacturers’ latest brochures and drool. Honda had their range from smallest to largest, with a 50cc moped at the front and the mighty GL1000 at the very back. In between were CB200, CB250/360, CB400F, CB500T and the classic CB750 four. Aah, happy days...
@rossm9676 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, I had the Cb250 g5.
@rockypupoxo 3 жыл бұрын
My dad had the CB 500 T , i was only 7 but i remember going on the back happy memories!
@lauriebloggs8391 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes indeed.........but I had the Suzy GT500 over the 500 Honda!
@landedzentry 3 жыл бұрын
@@rossm9676 I had a G5 as well in '79. My first 4 stroke and I think at the time I liked it more than my Blackbird in '97. Happy days- the roads were a LOT emptier then.
@doylehurt2014 3 жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail is why you are one of my favorite channels on KZfaq! Well done once again. Also I really enjoyed your tour with your wife. Best series ever! Thanks again
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doyle - appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!
@TheMorgster 3 жыл бұрын
Great finish to an awesome series on the bike. I've loved watching you go through the exact same emotions I went through with mine - never imagining riding one, expecting to hate it, expecting it to be large and boring then riding it, being surprised and ultimately falling in love with it. My experience exactly. Sorry you have to send yours back!
@geoffakachuckstrummer 3 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me old chum, how clean you can get a bike! Even all the impossible to get at nooks and crannies look factory prepped. In all the years in the business, I can never remember a press bike coming back as clean as it went out: we were lucky if it was still in one piece! Only the late, great, Ken Wootton of Australian Motorcycle News got anywhere close. You are a legend sir!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Geoff - I do like a clean bike me, even if it's not mine! Actually the GW was easy to clean, most of the tricky bits are hidden....
@stitch3163 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wrap up, Andy. Really enjoyed the tour series, as well. Great stuff!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stitch!
@hmmrm 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review .. I think you have covered all the issues we bikers have wondered about this beautiful bike . Stay safe .. thanks again
@cp4512 3 жыл бұрын
I’m with you TMF, I like anything on 2 wheels with a motor 👍
@2wheelsrbest327 3 жыл бұрын
Or without 😉
@Gate3739 3 жыл бұрын
By far the Best review of the Goldwing I've seen! I'm on the market for a DCT Tour and it just confirmed my thoughts and questions, very well put thanks!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks very much - best bike on the planet!
@Gate3739 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer yes indeed!, I'm going ahead and purchasing a Goldwing DCT Tour AirBag 2020, there are 3 left in Quebec and one of them is mine! thank you very much for the good review!
@johnlaw3323 3 жыл бұрын
As always a great bike review covering every aspect of this incredible bike. Loved your trip to Wales many thanks to you and Mrs Flyer for sharing it with us. Our local Honda dealer in Blackpool posted a link to your Wales trip as a great review of the Honda Goldwing. This is the best looking incarnation of the Goldwing up to now and I love that blue.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Ah fantastic that your dealer saw my video - nice one!
@shaunkelly3540 3 жыл бұрын
I have an 07 and I love her to bits couldn't imagine riding any other bike, her road presence is enormous and the gold metallic burnt orange paint is beautiful.
@davidgiles5030 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same. I didn't care for the colour at first but it was a $1000 cheaper than anything else here on Vancouver Island. Now I like the colour, you always know an 07, and there's not too many around.
@michaelhoare5291 3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same about my 2004 with updated suspension. Defo can't get two full-face helmets in the 2018+ trunk. As beautiful as the 2018+ is, Honda designed it in the hope of appealing to ST and GL riders. In the end Honda produced an ST1800 and called it Goldwing. Not for me.
@anthonyfox2836 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review on a bike I’ve always admired. As a biker I’ve ridden Honda, Yamaha and Ducati. In my opinion you’ve captured the essential detail that Honda offer. Always fun to watch your reviews! Thanks 🙏
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Anthony!
@paulregner5335 3 жыл бұрын
I can recall when the Goldwing had four cylinders, and the paniers & fairings were optional (even if you ordered it with the fairing from Honda, you basically got an off-the-shelf third party Windjammer branded fairing on it, and not color-matched). It was actually a pretty handsome bike in it's "naked" form.
@LeeXRV 3 жыл бұрын
As ever, thanks for the superb content. I watch your reviews for bikes I’m not all that interested in (like this one) because you always do such a great job!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
That’s very kind Lee, thank you....
@PipeOPhile 3 жыл бұрын
Man I love your videos. They're so informative and well presented. But you know all this already :) Loyal subscriber and viewer and expect it to stay that way for a very long time!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you Leuff - appreciate all your support and encouragement over the years....
@ride4funnomg103 3 жыл бұрын
I rented this bike on holiday in Northern California, was not my first choice. I was pleasantly surprised with its handling and control at speed.
@daveg8325 3 жыл бұрын
They were a great set of videos Andy, that tour looked great, stunning roads!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@TheBorderRyker 3 жыл бұрын
That blue is stunning 👌🏻
@mikecoyne9025 3 жыл бұрын
Great review and loved watching the goldwing tour series. 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@junderwoituk 3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Creep mode is a must with bikes of this size and weight, something HD should learn for sure...
@bonerfi9254 3 жыл бұрын
Now you're making me want to buy one! If only I had tarmac roads all round the islands. Another great watch and looking forward to the next. Cheers, Andy. 🍻 🍻 🍻
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@pistolpete6321 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing series of videos on the Goldwing, as only TMF can do!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you....
@paullevene8324 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Mr Flyer add a GL 1500 for 24 years 20 years solo then with sidecar just ordered the dct bag er very much looking forward to it you have put my mind at rest with concerns regarding the new Goldwing very informative bro
@drdoolittle5724 3 жыл бұрын
Totally brilliant - you are correct, I and a lot of people are 'sizest', but your experience overall about bikes and enthusiasm for the Goldwing really help understand the beast more. Because from an early age speed/economy/weight have inspired me and that has never changed, Porsche/F1/Spitfire are my benchmarks so hats off to you Sir for your review, thank you!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@goodsauto07 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from the other side of the pond. I have to 100% agree with the statement of " I'd never own an Goldwing " after taking a demo out for a ride I was sold also. Great video, Cheers!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Quite something aren't they! ...and hello the other side of the pond!
@docmarten8382 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that review, big faired bikes are a joy to ride. You could’ve been sat in a pub chatting over a pint it was that relaxed. Would I buy a GoldWing?... out of my budget by a country mile. What you have given is the next best thing...an honest and open review. Spot on.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Doc - thank you for the kind words as ever!
@docgreen4934 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy - great tour of Wales with plenty of memories from my days travelling out from Cardiff Uni! It’s a good finale to give an overview of the bike too. Good job mate and looking forward to your next tour - whenever that might be?! Yours aye, Alan
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sadly not many tours this year Alan, hopefully next....good to hear from you!
@Ravan_Caw 3 жыл бұрын
Great series there Andy really enjoyed it thanks. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it....one more to come!
@crispernator 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review mate i dont think there would be much you could not like about this bike the flagship of honda motors . From the low riding dumpy looking models in 1976 to this the starship enterprise ,auto trans 6 cylinder super tourer and you are right when you see one you know its a goldwing others have tried to replicate it but none have succeeded it is the master of the open road take care .
@gretchensghost 3 жыл бұрын
lovely. best of luck with it.
@ridenwithrick3771 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best review of the new GL1800 I have seen.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@scottmitchell6371 3 жыл бұрын
So so lucky to be able to borrow such an iconic monster, brilliant. 😁
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Yes agreed (although I like to think of myself as fortunate rather than lucky!)....
@geoffmatthias3056 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Andy Having owned a 1500 wing years ago they truly are a great tourer. The luggage was massive on the older models I mentioned earlier you could always pull a trailer 😁 if a trailer is not your thing you could always fit a tow bar and buy a rack similar to a cycle rack for a car and strap a bag to it keeps the weight low down too. As cleaning the wing be careful of what’s happening underneath all the plastic I used to strip mine down for a proper job coating with oil for protection. I tour twos up regularly on my RT1250 and love it but would love a wing if I could afford one 👍
@paulcollins7185 3 жыл бұрын
great review of a fantastic bike Flyer, well done mate. Wish I could have one.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ianofsjkartwork 3 жыл бұрын
Great honest review of a lovely bike.....the ultimate touring bike.......stay safe.....thanks for sharing
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@simonrobinson7536 3 жыл бұрын
Good round up review as always
@Trevor_Austin 3 жыл бұрын
Seldom do reviews change my mind on motorcycles but this one did. If I was ever in the position to think about a tourer I would now consider a Goldwing. My change in opinion I suppose justifies Honda’s decision to let you have this bike for an extended review. Andy, thanks for the work you have put into this presentation.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Trevor - I too was a GW knocker before I rode one, if you get the chance to have a ride I dare you too!! Cheers for now!
@nicholasknibbs8162 3 жыл бұрын
Cracking review Andy, you live the life.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, you only see the good bits! (not that I'm complaining)....
@lauriebloggs8391 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff....you sold me, and I never thought I'd say that about a GoldWing since the GL1000!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
same here!
@lauriebloggs8391 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer It's strange because normally an Italian version of a tourer type would be my cup of tea, something a bit more lissome than a big squidgy Wing...a Guzzi Spada, Norge....but since the Norge write off, your review and a friend got me to try something else I would have never considered... naked and chain drive.......and ended up buying and thoroughly enjoying...a Bonneville T120. Strange days!! The Wing is mightily impressive and a little more svelte than previously?
@colinbirney7588 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. Great review as usual. Very informative pros and cons. 30K is a lot to spend on a bike. But it's horses for courses. If you're a couple who will do a lot of touring of the UK, Ireland and Europe and you can afford it, then this is the go to touring bike. Some brilliant features on it, particularly how balanced it is at slow speed.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@MotoMengy 3 жыл бұрын
I love my 2018 Goldwing DCT Tour, and yeah I "do it all" with mine. Commute, tour, sport riding, two up, one up, everything. The new Goldwing is like the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycles!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@maikeli7 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! 😎👍🏻❤️
@antoniorodriguez162 3 жыл бұрын
How hard is controlling the weight? I ride a 600 cruiser bike and I was wondering how different driving a gold wing might be
@maikeli7 3 жыл бұрын
@@antoniorodriguez162 nimble and very flickable. Does not feel like 840 pounds at all!
@antoniorodriguez162 3 жыл бұрын
@@maikeli7 man really? Is driving it slow speed around parking lots that big of deal? If not I definitely want one
@RutgerSmets 3 жыл бұрын
You're almost convincing me here, Andy. I'm way too young for this! Thanks for the video's (and tour), I really enjoyed it.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Rutger, with age comes wisdom!
@nickfountain8420 3 жыл бұрын
@Rutger Smets, I sat on one of the non tour models, and he's correct, it's heavy! I went for more of the do all bike and picked up a z900rs. No super long touring, but plenty of pep for fun in twisties, and not too big for commuting.
@adamhann7584 3 жыл бұрын
I loved the Goldwing when I first saw one in 2014 (it was 2012 model), I did not need to ride it. Hopefully I will buy one in the future!
@NoWay-xu1ie 3 жыл бұрын
In my garage I have a 2" raised work out platform. The GW was backed up to close to it when I put it on the center stand. You are wright the bike will not go completely over . It did stop when it hit the black guard's below the cylinder and the saddle bag on the R. side .It just missed hitting my big MAC tool box. Let's just say lesson learned, no damage. Mine is a 6 speed and I'm perfectly happy with it . Depends how the wind is blowing and how spirited of a pace I'm riding . 50 mpg is not to hard to achieve. There's a whole lot of good things to say about the GW. And you did a good job covering them. Thank's
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike - great bike eh?
@mindspinn311 3 жыл бұрын
I have wanted once since the 2018 redesign, especially with the DCT, and your videos have made me want it even more. You’re very particular about bikes, and I’ve disagreed with you in the past (Tiger 800), but your enthusiasm and saying this could be your favorite motorcycle after getting on it says a lot.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it truly is a great motorcycle Alex - not for everyone but if touring is your thing, this is THE bike.....
@mindspinn311 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I had a 2016 FJR1300 and loved it. Really miss that bike. So does my fiancée. This with DCT would be the ideal next step. Fortunately dealerships here in SoCal have leftover 2018 and 2019 models with massive discounts. Maybe next year if I’m lucky.
@helenhughes9130 3 жыл бұрын
Only just got around to watching the full review. Lovely bike! Great review. After the BMW 1200 tour I know I can handle a big bike! Not sure I’d ever go for anything that big though!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome to have a go on mine anytime you like......
@chriskemper7627 2 жыл бұрын
I'm living the goldwing fantasy. I bought one! Love it.
@TheMissendenFlyer 2 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@Wats1984 3 жыл бұрын
Really want to ride one of them after seeing your videos. Looks a cracking bike! Cheers 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
You should!
@samcabasa6609 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, great insight👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@stevepecket2535 3 жыл бұрын
I always loved the look of the Aspencade but the mini tour vids have really opened my eyes to what the GW is capable of. Personally could never use one practically as I do commute into Manchester every day (or afford one if I'm honest) but wow what a bike. Cheers Andy.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve - great to have yo along....
@reinmansmith 3 жыл бұрын
Mmmm okay you’ve convinced me that I need a ‘Wing’ in the same way I’m convinced I need a Bentley Continental....... now all you need to do is convince my wife!! 😆.... Great thorough review of the Wing 👍
@shaneevc8879 3 жыл бұрын
Your last comment about being a one horse pony, or similar. I commute regularly, tour solo and two up on long trips and carve the twisties up along with my friends on Ducatis, and other sports bikes leaving nothing but praise from them. For me, it is a bike for all jobs. I think you did well getting one for a month and great if you can do that with demo bikes from manufacturers. Smart man!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
...perhaps I should have said "in my hands" it's a one trick pony I'm sure you can commute, etc on the GW! Either way, great bike!!
@derekcomer4858 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and I think it’s a lovely looking bike. My missus would love the heated seat 😀
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
...as does mine!
@kevinrsvr 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like I'll be having to make my Pan last as long as possible then. Lighter, more luggage space, over 300 miles to a tank, great weather protection, electric adjustable screen (I never ride with visor down - unless its persisting it down), superbly comfortable (no numb bum or aching wrists after 500+ mile days - trust me I know), all the power you need to pass white van man. It's just a pity that Honda stopped making them. It's going to make choosing a replacement for the trips abroad very difficult but luckily for me she's only done 55K so hardly run in yet lol. As always though TMF another great informative vid. Keep them coming.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Will do ST - thanks for watching and for stopping by!
@johnvaleriewelbers2995 3 жыл бұрын
Good review,loved the Wales tour. Great touring bike for sure,but will keep my Harley ultra limited for a while still. Better try one if you get the chance🥂😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 from bc
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John - I’d love a go on a few more Harleys....stay tuned!
@nalyd008 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I agree that the luggage leaves a bit to be desired, but as price goes... I purchased a 2018 with low mileage, loads of warranty still available and paid $18,900(USD) and couldn't be happier! Wouldn't go with a DCT but just did a 3,600 mile trip to Yellowstone and back... Not sure you could do a trip like that on a better bike! Brilliant reviews always - keep up the great work!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Wow sounds like you got a bargain! Nice one....
@terrygreen4338 3 жыл бұрын
The Rolls Royce of bikes i imagine, great review cheers Andy 👍🏍
@coolhandchunk 3 жыл бұрын
Except it is reliable!
@viarnay 3 жыл бұрын
the cadillac of bikes :-1
@BIG-K 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Thank you, TMF 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@kentbrown3736 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the footage of him on the passenger seat. Little legs and big head. Like a ucky leprechaun. Cheers mate. Keep up the great work.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it....!!
@JP1970 3 жыл бұрын
I just test rode one and loved it! I prefer the look of the standard model minus the top case, but I liked all the tech features. Great review of a great bike. Thank you!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome machine isn’t it....
@richbenoit1840 2 жыл бұрын
I took my top case,trunk, tourpack off. It's not cheap.
@hbor77 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best model ever! Like it and specially the dash. Wish you many happy kilometers/miles
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@leewhite4887 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, Good job TMF
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@alainvankerkhove8141 3 жыл бұрын
Got exactly the same one in that Pearl Hawkseye Blue and fully agree with you. One mistake (your doubt) though : the creeping forward and backward is via the DCT ! Both ways, Andy. I looked it up and was confirmed by my Honda dealer Tuybens Velzeke in Flanders Belgium ! In fact, the new Gold Wing SC 79 is a merger of the former Pan European and thé previous Wing(s). It' s a six-cilinder Pan to me !
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Yes good description!
@Ian__Preston 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr Honda, please give him one, thats the best advert your going to get ;-) Keeping my wife awake on mine when had it was an issue :-)
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
I second that motion!! ;0)
@roscored1000 3 жыл бұрын
When I was 17 I bought a GL1000 and had several for 11 years, with the aussie fairing, great bike when i had them starting in 1975
@roscored1000 3 жыл бұрын
if you are interested i have sent you a photo of the bikes to your gmail account.
@antonoat 3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always, but I reckon it's probably easier to carry more luggage on a BMW GS. You've said before "no bike is perfect" I think we'll all have to agree on that. Xclnt machine for what it is. cheers.
@jfro5867 3 жыл бұрын
After 30 odd years of road riding and watching reviews on these new GW’s I’ve just decided to get one, the Bagger version (because I prefer the look and don’t need the top box). Get it in a week. So looking forward to it. I know there’s lots of competition out there but for me it has to be a GW. Just does.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Jon - you're gonna love it! My 2021 Goldwing (non-tour) review coming soon!
@moody9931 3 жыл бұрын
Hands down my favourite two wheeled machine. The test ride was almost a very expensive moment. Took alot to walk away from the dealer 😂
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@petewebb6952 3 жыл бұрын
The PAN ST1300 used to (sadly no longer made) have those engine guards, which, i can say from experience, are brilliant.
@mikehernandez1511 3 жыл бұрын
Traded in my Harley Road King for a 2018 DCT non tour and I absolutely love my bike, in fact I do ride mine to work and back every single chance I get.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are fun in their own right aren't they.....make a lot of sense on your roads in the US compared to ours too....
@kenrosenfeld4605 3 жыл бұрын
Corbin makes extended saddlebag and trunk lids that will increase the available storage. They have color matched paint, looks stock.
@WheelieGoodTV 3 жыл бұрын
If I had a spare £30K I’d buy one after watching this and your Welsh tour. However, I don’t but I have just bought an R1200GS 2016 which arrives tomorrow (also thanks to you). The bike manufacturers should have you on a commission at this stage as I’m sure you’re one of their best salesmen. Another great watch TMF, thank you. Dave 🎥🏍
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your new bike Dave, the GS is the second best touring motorcycle out there! ;0)
@gerttichelaar8441 3 жыл бұрын
great review again
@christaylor491 3 жыл бұрын
Oh how I cringed when you were slamming the boot on your Arai 😩
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sorry about that.....
@christaylor491 3 жыл бұрын
Use something less expensive like a Shoei next time 😂
@aug9301 3 жыл бұрын
@@christaylor491 That gave me a bit of a chuckle, but I do love my Shoei!
@ronaldjennings8057 3 жыл бұрын
First thing I love your Goldwing second I have a 01 Goldwing looks like new plenty of Chrome I could not imagine riding anything else I've had choices to pick anyone I ever wanted but I choose to go wing go anywhere do anything my poles was a trailer I love it take care of that pretty bike We Care
@jspope2008 2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid. Top man.
@TheMissendenFlyer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@johngittins6244 3 жыл бұрын
The last Goldwing I saw was in the summer. It had aerials on the back with USA flags on, plus country and western music over the speakers. Need I say more....GS thanks !
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness that doesn't have a radio, I dread to think what it would be playing!!
@fountainofyouth5 3 жыл бұрын
Ironically, it was advertised in the US that the panniers and trunk were made smaller specifically because people were complaining that it had all gotten too big!
@luc1ferblack 3 жыл бұрын
Then they should have bought a Pan st1300 im gutted this is smaller otherwise i would be looking to buy it
@fountainofyouth5 3 жыл бұрын
@@luc1ferblack Honda doesn’t sell those in the States anymore…since like 2012 or 2013
@robertwhitemoto Жыл бұрын
Great video, just put a deposit on a 2023, still months away. Looking forward to its arrival 🙂
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Good choice - it'll be well worth the wait, what colour did you go for?
@FoxtrotOscar999 3 жыл бұрын
I'm keen on one, I loved GWs since a kid, walking pass my local Honda dealer on the way to school. They last forever also, so long term probably a good buy on a used honda
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Aren't all Honda's bullet proof? At least my CRF is!
@fabionaka8066 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video TMF! Absolutely my dream bike! Get one in some 10 years? Maybe a little less now that I live in Japan... But I need to be done with smaller siblings at 1200-1300cc first! Lol
@smudger3195 3 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@ricksmith1842 3 жыл бұрын
Aftermarket has panels that enlarge the storage area. Otherwise you're on target ... what magnificent machine. I'm hearing more and more riders saying "I wish I would have tried this out earlier".
@hacksaw4966 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, I would love to get one (in blue) like that. You cover all the points I am interested in, as usual!. I guess they had to make some compromises between good looks and storage capacity. Maybe it's a good thing if we all learn to downsize a bit...
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed - to be clear there is quite a bit of storage, just not as much as it looks or you’d think - it’s more an issue of shape of storage than capacity per se.....
@stevetaylor8698 3 жыл бұрын
You are right about gravelled surfaces. If the bike does go over it is relatively easy to put upright again - you "walk it" with your back towards it. However, if you try to do this on gravel, again you will struggle.
@MWS1960 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy hope all is well. I just finished a ride with my friend Jim down to Tombstone AZ, and the Goldwing is a nice bike, but I was a little surprised by the number of times he had to stop for petrol. For every tank he used on his Goldwing I was still showing half a tank of petrol on my BMW RT. Jim has had a number of Goldwing’s and they put in a smaller tank on the new bike. Beautiful bike though 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes the fuel tank capacity does come in for some stick on these 2018+ bikes....
@lynsmith1096 3 жыл бұрын
Good summery video TMF
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@johnnybgood7812 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you ended up buying this very bike TMF! 😉 With all your videos on this you’ve certainly changed my view on the Goldwing. It’s an engineering and technological triumph! Perfect bike for long trips into Scotland from where I live just above Hadrian’s Wall. If only they’d made a space for my two greyhounds. Did you mention a trailer........🤔
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Now I’m definitely not going there......
@spetersonmusic 3 жыл бұрын
King of the hill. No debate. Nice!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@beans4491 3 жыл бұрын
Yes i did enjoy that TMF, ive liked this bike ever since i clapped eyes on it, i love the sound of that engine too. I’d love to ride one but i dare not....as the R18 won my heart in the end 😂 kind regards.
@dannyracer25 3 жыл бұрын
Good review Tmf another perfect honest review thanks from Danny
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Danny - always good to hear from you!
@brucekendall52 3 жыл бұрын
Too big for me but I do wish other bikes would introduce the DCT box.Love that auto.Cheers.
@Dan-56 3 жыл бұрын
Who knows Andy, Honda UK might just make you a deal you can’t refuse on a lovely blue demo bike 😜👍.
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
I wish!
@Dan-56 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer; It never hurts to ask 😉!!! (Just won’t do your bank balance any favors 😆.)
@thetruthonlyone 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer you never know as some KZfaq influencer get good deals on vehicles.
@mikeskidmore6754 3 жыл бұрын
@@thetruthonlyone Harley Davidson Gives out Free Bikes to spoiled Millionaire Movie Stars ... like they can't buy their own ..
@pauls6157 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, will book a test ride at DFS
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@tonyd7675 3 жыл бұрын
Very expensive yes, but save yourself a fortune and buy used, seen the same machine 1yr old DCT at £22,499 let someone else take the hit.Thanks Andy enjoyed the tour & review.
@whiskywhippet 3 жыл бұрын
True, I’ve seen non DCT pre-registered for sale for about £23k. Much more like it.
@mikeporro3311 3 жыл бұрын
crash., the 2018s can be had for a considerable discount. After a radical redesign I would be hesitant to buy the first model year as it is more likely to be buggy. Even the last gen Wing took a couple of years to work out the bugs after redesign from 1500 to 1800.
@wonderwing5139 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeporro3311 I was hesitant to buy a 2018 Wing coming off a 2017 Harley M8 Road King bought 1/31/16, early production bike that turned out to be a POS. Only problem with the Wing was the clutch switch pack that made the (HSA) Hill Start Assist error out. Was a known issue and fixed under warranty with no follow up problems.
@kevinmobile 3 жыл бұрын
Who would have thought TMF would say so many nice things about key-less ignition and remote locking. He's truly infatuated!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Well in this case, with the "boot" and all, it makes sense....
@kevinmobile 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I agree. Like my RT with locking panniers, top box (all holding helmets easily), fuel cap and cubby box! Hell, even my slim-looking F9000XR panniers hold a lid...
@MikeTheBike58 2 жыл бұрын
Great review and honest opinions,price is way out of my price range however.....plus I only brought my 2015 ZZR1400 Performance Sport last May
@easymoneyism 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mickthemaverick5998 3 жыл бұрын
From my first ride on a motorcycle I have wanted a Goldwing but could never have justified the cost against general family raising etc. I ended up with its baby brother the Deauville which I convinced myself was the nearest I would ever get. The Goldwing is clearly a bike for you Andy so perhaps it's time to chop in the GS and maybe one of your Triumphs to make room in the garage, and then you could treat us to a monthly UK "Day out on Goldie" series which we all know would be absolutely brilliant!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mick....you never know! Stay tuned.....
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