My first and current motorcycle is a 2009 Honda Shadow Aero. I bought it last December with 23k miles and it currently has a little over 31k. I have learned many things over the past year. For long distance, a quiet bike is a must. The Gold Wing's smooth flat 6 engine is also very attractive. Engine vibrations get annoying after riding for hours upon hours. An adjustable windscreen would be amazing! I have come to realize that mid controls are the best for me. I can stand up that way when going over big bumps. I personally think the Gold Wing looks like a some sort of star cruiser battleship thing. It looks awesome in my opinion! The forward crawl function would be great for loading the bike on a trailer too. You wouldn't even have to sit on it. The fact that it can burn 87 octane fuel is a HUGE benefit. There's so many nice things about a Gold Wing!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA8 сағат бұрын
facts !
@williamluther725120 сағат бұрын
I'm about to buy one, I've had Honda bikes since i was 14, i love to Harley's but the are to damn clique , have to dress like a billboard when you go in public , when you are not on it. I'm 56 now. i want comfort quiet and smooth
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA8 сағат бұрын
you'll LOVE it !!!!
@tonymartinez7205Күн бұрын
I got my brand new Z900 2024 a few months ago. I traded in my Suzuki GSXS1000 for this Z900. I have two other bikes, a Honda CB500F 2019 and a Kawasaki Z650 2021 that I ride for commuting to work. The Suzuki is too much power for me so I went from 160 or more HP to the Z900 2024 @ 125 HP. I feel the Z900 is much more smooth, brakes and suspension are/is much better than the GSXS1000. I'm a small guy, 5'5", 140 lbs. I still think the Z900 is too much power for me, the Z650 is more than enough for my commuting but for long distances I ride the Z900 and works really good. In the streets the Z900 is too wide and heavy and it is very hard for me to maneuver it, specially between the cars or parking lots. The Z650 & CB500F are very nimble, narrower, easy to maneuver in very tight spaces, but still lots of power to take off. I have modified the rear sprockets on all three bikes to have longer gearing. The Z900 & Z650 have been decat & ECU flashed for better performance. The Z900 has been lowered to get me feet flat on the floor. Also I installed a 41T rear sprocket and a 16T front sprocket, I may try the 17T sprocket, I don't feel much difference going from the 15T stock to 16T.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
good information! thanks for sharing your experience!
@davidascroft9888Күн бұрын
keep exploring - you haven't explored deep enough into the motorcycling world if you think the goldwing is the best. For myself, I'd much rather ride my BMW K1600GLX with all the bells and whistles and superior in every other useable way without sacrificing passenger or rider comfort. If your criteria of baggage capacity is important then buy a honda civic. It isn't even the biggest anymore and a new king of the dressers has arrived on the market in the guise of the Great Wall Motor Company's Souo S2000GL which is a boxer 8 with 2000cc of engine and loads of cargo/passenger space for those who need those. Big engine, big bike, pretty colours and no idiotic air bag (who thought that one up). I'd have one in my garage way before I plunked money down on another Honda. My last Honda was the '82 CBX. Do a head to head comparison on the Souo and get back to me. You might find that there is a new ultimate and Honda has slid down the hill. Even the Harley, Indian and Yamaha touring yachts are as good as the wing anytime. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbmggMaEsLSRZ4E.html
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
thanks for your feedback and opinions! much appreciated! I've read all about the Great Wall motor company product .... guess we shall see. Good thing is there's tons of motorcycles to try and form our own personal opinions on based on our specific needs and riding experiences. ride safe!
@GarymayoКүн бұрын
Your video changed my life!!! Thank you for your video.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
WOW! thats amazing !!!! thanks so much and best of luck ahead!
@cwag2159Күн бұрын
What a nice looking bike man. That seat sets it off. I currently ride an FZ-10 but I have my eye on one of these as my second street bike. I will be pulling the trigger any day if I can't wait for an end of season deal. Just wanted to let you know I think your bike looks great. I can't wait to have my own. It will be the '24 standard DCT in armor green as that's all they offer in the standard. Happy riding!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
thanks!!!!!
@erichall7540Күн бұрын
Love I love gold wings are used to ride Harley. I will never spend another dime on Harley.
@jimc1586Күн бұрын
My challenger handles better than my goldwing
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
interesting. thanks for your opinion and feedback.
@jimc1586Күн бұрын
With that said, the Honda is a much better bike. I’m buying a second one when the 2025s are available
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
@@jimc1586 always good to hear people's perspective! thanks for the follow up.
@stewartjking43512 күн бұрын
Nope sorry I’ve owned one, wasn’t the magic carpet ride they all keep going on about, lazy man’s machine in the DCT and cornering in the wrong gears meant it needed to be changed up or down manually every time plus sometimes downright dangerous and I’m an advanced rider, sorry folks doesn’t compare to the hundreds of miles per day I can do on my GS, the GS has better suspension power and riding position and it’s a proper bike, not like the oversized twist and go.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
opinions are welcome. thanks for sharing
@cwag21593 күн бұрын
I've been riding motorcycles since a kid. Dirt and street. Currently have an FZ10. Lately been doing much research on '18+ Goldwing. I haven't ridden one but can't decide between manual or DCT. I'm interested in this Goldwing to relax and cruise so I'm leaning more toward DCT. Although I'm hearing negatives on low speed control.... Can you share any insight on your experience with low speed control?
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA3 күн бұрын
if you go back and watch all my wing vids i did an entire section showing exactly that. i forget which video but it has whole breakdown actually riding slow speed. Really shows exactly what you are seeking.
@cwag21593 күн бұрын
Thanks
@Red_right_hand13 күн бұрын
Nice video bro thx
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA3 күн бұрын
Any time
@nikolajsjahimovics32794 күн бұрын
Very nice bike.1month drive this baby.
@2wheelfox4 күн бұрын
The FP is a hidden gem. Not many people ride it. Theyre too focused on the Dragon. I like the longer, faster sweeping turns the FP offers
@4940markhutchins4 күн бұрын
Dealers not working on 10 yr old Goldwing is not even a small problem with me. I do my own maintenance, even the dreaded air filter swap, and for bigger issues (not that I’ve had any), there is a great independent shop 30 min away with mechanics who know Goldwings better than any dealer.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA4 күн бұрын
awesome!
@Fraiyia4 күн бұрын
Been riding goldwings since the 1980s . I agree .
@peterobrien9535 күн бұрын
Test rode one yesterday never been on one before got back to dealers in Blackpool England, traded in my triumph rally pro,picking up the wing tomorrow can’t wait fantastic bike like nothing else I’ve ever ridden or owned and I’ve been riding motorcycles for over 30yrs
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
wow! now that's commitment!!! congratulations 🎈
@StevenZerwas5 күн бұрын
Hard to argue against the Wing, but I will… I’ve owned several years of GoldWing motorcycles. I now own the Indian Pursuit. The Pursuit has the following over the Wing, even the latest generation (which I used to own- DCT Tour airbag model): a customizable 7” TFT screen, an electronically customizable rear suspension that you can dial in the weights of the rider, passenger, light luggage, heavy luggage, tour pack/no tour pack, vertical loading saddlebags, a tour pack that can pop off in 5 minutes if you’d like, there is more luggage capacity on the Pursuit and it has larger cubbies to put stuff in. The Pursuit suspension is more compliant than the Wing is. The Pursuit handles better than the Wing does and I had them both at the same time. When I would ride one and then immediately jump on the other bike,I wanted the Wing to handle and ride better but I am going to be honest and say the Pursuit always felt more athletic to me while having better suspension. The Wing IS an incredible motorcycle, but the Pursuit is just that much better IMHO. I’ve been a rider for 45 years, I am a retired motor officer and I am NOT a Wing hater. FWIW. 👍🏼
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
outstanding and much appreciated feedback! can't argue with your direct experience and position! win win all around! congratulations and enjoy! thank you for watching !
@Petesmotoadventure5 күн бұрын
I’m dangerous 😂. People will buy a $40k bike and won’t spend $150 on an advanced rider course. Had to lay’er down.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
she got away from me brother 😂
@sheikhmuzammilaslam84723 күн бұрын
I want to have advanced rider course, from where ? Any recommendations? Tia😊
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA3 күн бұрын
@@sheikhmuzammilaslam8472 where do you live ? champs school is amazing and the MSF offers advanced courses also.
@WOLFIE-96B-UK5 күн бұрын
I always ride thinking every other road user is out to get me, it's worked so far!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
amen!
@todddurst535 күн бұрын
Very cool bike
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
thanks 🙏🏽
@DonYang735 күн бұрын
Very silly of HD to discon the Sportster
@Mr.Art7775 күн бұрын
I have Multistrada V4S, next bike will be goldwing i hope)
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
awesome
@seth3000gt5 күн бұрын
Both the SE and Standard have inverted forks. Reliable? My 2024 SE is in the shop and has been for a month. It only has 650 miles. Clutch pushrod failed. I want to love it. But can't. After owning it for a while I now know why it feels off/cheaply made. It's made in Thailand. But otherwise it's alright.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
fair enough
@John-jw8rxКүн бұрын
I've heard a few stories about the ones built in Thailand. I've just bought one but thankfully it was built in Japan. Obviously that doesn't guarantee anything, but I'd rather take my chances with a Japanese made bike.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSAКүн бұрын
@@John-jw8rx facts
@seth3000gtКүн бұрын
@@John-jw8rx I wonder why yours was built in Japan? Is it a SE edition or? I couldn't find any at the dealer that were made in Japan.
@John-jw8rxКүн бұрын
@@seth3000gt mine is the standard Z. Plus I'm in England.
@jasonschneider29255 күн бұрын
Very nice bikes
@Garymayo6 күн бұрын
I was late to the GoldWing party by 2 years. My first Wing was 1977. A couple years later I purchased a 79. Has Vetter fairings on them and euro style removable luggage. My last one was a 1991 Anniversary edition in Gold. All together, I have over 400,000 miles on motorcycle in all seasons, including ice and snow. 99% of my miles are on Wings, and my next high miles bike was a V8 made in Canada. I've owned Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, and a Big Brute. Nothing comes close to all the boxes a GoldWing checks perfectly. I've been sitting in a recliner for 6 years because of a leg issue. Watching your Wing videos, something inside me clicked, and I woke up from my long nap. Thank you for your wake up videos that have inspired me to get off my ass and walk/ride again. One step at a time, but I'm coming back! I want the automatic version with no trunk and a trailer hitch for a small trailer. My psst bikes I always did full custom, 1st place bike show winners, but I'm over that, next I'm going full stock, maybe a seat upgrade and that trailer hitch. Color, anything except dark. Something like yours would be great.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA5 күн бұрын
wow! thanks so much for sharing!! glad the videos could provide some inspiration to get you back on 2 wheels and enjoying the open road ✌🏽
@Viper6-MotoVlogger6 күн бұрын
Correction. Idiot cagers are dangerous.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA6 күн бұрын
well so are idiot riders lol
@ChadGrimes6 күн бұрын
Most people who say that have a loved one who was in a bad accident. Usually that person had no training and was a little drunk.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA6 күн бұрын
unfortunately
@jd93086 күн бұрын
The old saying of, ride like they don't see you, holds true in today's riding world more than ever. Motorcycles aren't dangerous in themselves, usually it's the nut riding them. People think and say 'cycles are dangerous because every time they see or read about a crash in the news, the rider dies. All I can say is, always wear a helmet, and ride defensively. Great topic and tips to be safer when riding ABUSA! Ride those motorcycles and stay safe!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA6 күн бұрын
skills definitely matter !
@jd93086 күн бұрын
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA Definitely! And like you say, don't put yourself in situations that you don't have an avenue of escape! I did accident reconstruction in my career and it opens your eyes when you figure how many feet per second one actually is traveling at the time of impact. Definitely changes my perspective when riding. Stay safe ABUSA and keep spreading the love of motorcycle riding!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA6 күн бұрын
@@jd9308 nailed it Jd!!!!
@BigBert6 күн бұрын
All the gear majority of the time 😎
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA6 күн бұрын
fair enough
@MRGS486 күн бұрын
Ohh my they are?? Lemme go get a Triumph rocket then…😂
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA6 күн бұрын
you're crazy
@MRGS486 күн бұрын
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA hey don’t mention my middle name in public!!😜😜
@FlipandTheBlueMule6 күн бұрын
4:38 CUBAN FOOD AND SAMMYS ON THE LEFT... "RUM CAKE LADY" Thats where I go for Cuban Sammys !!
@FlipandTheBlueMule6 күн бұрын
👋👍🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸
@oldtimer79797 күн бұрын
I currently ride a Rebell 1100 DCT and thinking of moving up to a Goldwing bagger DCT. I am sure the Goldwing is great on the highway, but curious how do it handles in city traffic?
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA7 күн бұрын
handles tremendous .... go check out all my videos of me riding it in many different conditions. thing is a champ. super balanced and easy to handle anywhere. zero issues
@oldtimer79797 күн бұрын
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA thanks for quick reply! I asked because I am in my 72nd year and was a bit worried about the weight being an 800 lb bike versus the 500 lb Rebel 1100 DCT. Tomorrow I am going to ride to my dealer and see what I might get for a trade in on my Rebel and see if they have a demo goldwing I can ride.
@MoteroCanalla8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. One quick question, with this seat, do you sit closer to the handlebars and your legs closer to side fairing or the position is the same a stock seat? Best regards from Spain
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA8 күн бұрын
good question. i think it's about the same to the side fairing as the stock seat. as far as being closed to the bars, hard to tell bc with this seat, you sit down IN it and not on top like stock. the saddlemen cups you so much better like a racing cockpit.
@MoteroCanalla8 күн бұрын
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA thanks a lot for the quick response. Very much appreciated…👍🏻
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA8 күн бұрын
@@MoteroCanalla thanks for watching!
@Burden829 күн бұрын
because its not as cool as indian challenger. its a better machine than indian but not the best overall
@Burden829 күн бұрын
also what more do you get with goldwing than honda forza? navigation and cruise control are those worth 30000 extra? you could get 3 forza 750 for the same amount you get 1 goldwing where im from. dont get me wrong if some one gave it to me i would be over the moon but if its my money i would buy forza and if i got way too much money i would get the challenger because its cooler and its more fun for your money.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA9 күн бұрын
ever ride a goldwing? i'd say no based on your comments.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA9 күн бұрын
challenger is nice bike, rode it. doesn't match wing power or performance
@Burden828 күн бұрын
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA i have rode goldwing. like i said (if you read my comment) its the better machine but not a better bike. motorbikes are more than just performance and power and challenger has more than enough of bought an baggers arent for those purposes anyway. and for that price i want more for my bike than just those qualities
@jamesmcfarlane44949 күн бұрын
Just took mine in for the 1st service. I put on a full Leo Vince exhaust and had the ECU flashed, added a Puig fly screen, extra heavy bar end weights, and swapped out the stock seat, which was hard as a rock. I love the bike and can’t wait to get it back. It’s been with the dealership for a week now. Thanks for the video…
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA9 күн бұрын
wow! let us know how that goes!!!!
@garycarpenter71049 күн бұрын
I like the old school staggered exhaust like harley used to have on the sportster 😊 .
@bikeknight5410 күн бұрын
I’ve had a dilemma with the “if only one bike” scenario. My wife likes to ride with me from time to time. I love my Road King for that 2 up ability, but would go smaller (and cheaper) if I were solo. Having to accommodate a passenger comfortably really limits your choices. I used to have lots of sportier bikes along with my Harley’s but can’t justify it now. One of my favorites was my Honda Interceptor.
@BrianHoffman-oj1fe10 күн бұрын
Great video. I was also looking at HD and Indian. But this bike from your review seems so smooth and reliable. What kind of jacket and gloves and helmet do you pair with you Goldwing ?
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA10 күн бұрын
thanks! Wing is a tremendous bike for sure ! Jackets i have some Hawk Moto, and some beyond riders gear. gloves are from indie ridge.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA10 күн бұрын
helmet is LS2 or HJC
@BrianHoffman-oj1fe8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info. What are your thoughts between a Saddleman seat like you put on or Corbin for a seat upgrade.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA8 күн бұрын
@@BrianHoffman-oj1fe I've had quite a few bikes and plenty of seats and the BEST seat i ever had is this saddlemen road sofa LS. It's fantastic! can't say enough about it.
@jamesdumas660210 күн бұрын
Don't hate it, but I think Honda should redo some things, 1. Bigger Top Loading Saddlebags. 2, Needs A Larger Gas Tank. The older Goldwings Looked better, also they had better wind protection. Your counter comments about the side opening saddlebags were stupid! After about 2 minutes listening to you a muted you.
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA10 күн бұрын
awesome! you're commentary was stupendous! thanks for stopping by Jim ✌🏽
@williambowen647110 күн бұрын
I love Honda's! Ive owned Honda as well as other bikes and honestly, I loved them all! Some bikes are better than others in their own ways but all and all they are all good bikes. Now if you ask me which one is my favorite? I will have to go with the BMW K1600GT. Why? Because it allows me to have 2 bikes for the price of one! If I want to tour, I leave the side cases as well as the top case attached and if I decide I want to ride a sport bike...Well, I simply remove the cases and go tear up the twisties with now a lighter and easier to handle number 2 bike! It just allows me to have other options and that is the truth of the matter! I would have no issues owning another Gold wing and honestly if I could afford to have both, I would defiantly have both!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA10 күн бұрын
valid points for sure!
@doncarr542311 күн бұрын
I'm 70 and rode motorcycles my whole life mostly Harleys and bmw bought a new roadglide for retirement can't get good with it soon as it sells gonna buy a gold wing standard most my riding is two up can't wait to get it
@unicornhairhead11 күн бұрын
Been there done that. Good times!!!
@mrktm65sx11 күн бұрын
Thank you for creating these videos showing wonderful motorcycle roads, many of which I had no idea existed. Keep up the great work!
@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA11 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! thanks 🙏🏽
@timholt290712 күн бұрын
Had my 23 Himmy for a year now. Iv done 1200 miles on it so far mainly for back road routes. If you accept the bike for what it is and dont expect more than it can deliver you will love it. Only grumble I have is the engine suffers an induction knock when accelerating hard. Runs just too lean in my opinion. Engine runs and revs to the red line very easily, pulls 70 even with my 19 stone on it.! Longest trip so far is 120 miles with no issues apart from a numb bum.!