The Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland are expecting 1,000 people from 21 countries to their annual meet. Now, this isn't just an ordinary event, the Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland is celebrating their 25th anniversary! The Leinster Wings are organizing this year's event, one of the coordinators, Ciaran Meyler believes there will be 1,000 people from 21 countries attending this year's event in Gorey.
The event will feature a parade of Goldwings at night, and what a spectacular sight that will be ,with 500 Goldwings roaring down the Main Street. I wonder if this is the largest meet this summer and the most different ride?
Ok, this was a unique case where the person that posted the question had back surgery and was looking to buy a motorcycle for her boyfriend that would offer an easy ride for long distance trips for her (the passenger).
Still, more than a few comments on the Harley Forever Community Blog recommended the Gold Wing for its comfort and great price point (when compared to the Harley Road King. One guy owned both a Gold Wing for long distance touring with his wife and a Harley for when he goes on solo rides.
With a name like Wing Ding, who isn't going to have fun at the Gold Wing Riders Association annual meeting? This year's event has already happened and next year's, 32nd Wing Ding will be in Des Moines, Iowa from June 30th to July 3rd 2010 at the Iowa Events Centre. I thought 32nd annual meeting means this is one of the longest running and oldest Gold Wing Associations!
And it is... the GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association) was founded in 1977, just two years after the first Honda Gold Wing motorcycle came out in 1975. The GWRRA is an International association with more than 80,000 U.S., Canadian and international members in 53 foreign countries. There are over 800 active Chapters managed by 4,000 volunteer leaders working with members to foster safe, enjoyable riding while also working to improve the public image of motorcycling.
That's a lot of Honda Gold Wing Riders and a whole lot of fun at the Wing Ding!
Continue to enjoy the ride and experience the journey on a motor trike. Hey, it happens, we get a little older and years of sports and heavy work take its toll on our bodies. With motor trikes, you don’t have to give up the feeling of the open road on your journey around town or vacation.
Motor trikes have been gaining in popularity for the last 10 years. For the Honda models, there are Motor Trike kits for Honda GL 1200, GL 1500, and the GL 1800 along with the Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate. A new addition to the Honda line of trikes is the VTX Panther; it just might be the ultimate cruiser.
Great video featuring the goldwing 1500 with stabilizer wheels option!
"With a bum leg and foot from Nam, and having dropped my 1,300 lb Honda Gold Wing (loaded with passenger) at very low speeds a few times making u turns on grades or in tight places, I decided to turn it into a free standing machine with these stabilizer wheels.
Once the trailer hitch is installed, it is a matter of 5 minutes or less to take the Tow-Pac,Inc. Insta-Trike kit off and be back to 2 wheels.
I took it off once, but put it back on because it is so much fun. It makes me feel good about driving on gravel or slippery surfaces. It will not tip over either and I can drive all speeds and take turns confidently.
I have put over 10,000 miles on it since I installed it last year and must say, driving it is a lot of fun too. So if you have a bum leg like me or are having trouble holding it up, you might like this alternative. I sure do and for thousands of dollars less than a regular trike kit. This was worth it...especially if you have a bad leg and still want to ride."
If you ever wanted a Trike, you do not have to give up your ride. One other thing that is great about the trike ride is that it will provide a new market to some people that can’t ride a conventional motorcycle. As they say, it is all the same wind and more people that can enjoy the motorcycle arena the better. By the way, you do need a motorcycle license to operate these Trikes. Imagine never having to put your feet down or lean into a corner. But you still have the same good old wind in your face like any motorcycle.
Trike conversions are really attractive looking packages. Aside from that there are multiple reasons for the popularity. Some folks do not like holding up that big Honda Gold Wing with their toes or have a handicap that prevents them from doing so. Also, there are a growing number of people that just want the luxury of having three wheels to tour. Start looking around and you will see more and more of them populating the highways and streets in your neighborhood.
How much does a kit cost?
A. Average kit cost is $10,500.00 installed. You can add or deduct features but $10,500.00 is a good rule of thumb.
Q. How do I buy a trike?
A. There are two ways:
1. You can convert your bike to a trike if it is a Honda or Harley (excluding the Sportster).
2. You can buy a bike already converted to a trike.
Q. Can you buy a trike kit from Harley or Honda?
A. No there are a number of trike conversion companies with dealers scattered across the USA & Canada. Harley and Honda provide the motorcycle then the conversion company removes and rear wheel and saddlebags and bolt-on the conversion kit. The kit consists of two automotive wheels, a differential and new driveshaft, fenders, and rear trunk. The kit is painted to match the color of your bike at the factory.
Q. I heard that 3-wheelers were unstable and banned?
A. That was the old 3-wheel ATVs made by Honda that were tipping over. These trikes have a low center of gravity, 6-cylinder and large V-Twin engines, limited slip differentials, extremely wide rear tires that are very stable under all conditions encountered on the road.
Q. What are the advantages of a trike over a regular motorcycle?
A. The most obvious is stability you do not have to put your feet down when you stop. You can ride without fear of tipping over with or without a passenger. You can ride over metal grated bridges with no fear. You can take the trike down dirt or gravel roads with ease. You won’t get fatigued in stop and go traffic.
Most Goldwings have a built in Radio and Intercom system. The Honda branded speakers/mics, like the intercom system itself on the 'wing are made by J&M. If I'm not mistaken they are a 5 pin set up. Honda only offers one 'level' of headset for either open face or full face. J&M offers many different styles and 'levels' so that you can find something to suit your needs and budget and these pieces are available online here. Check and see what suits your purposes best and who has the better deal.
In 2000 the GL1800 had made an appearance at the German Intermot show to the great joy of Wing nuts everywhere. The new 1800 featured an improved alloy chassis with just 31 parts compared to the131 utilised by the 1500. Attached to the chassis was a Pro-Arm swinging arm and Pro-Link monoshock air-controlled via a button on the 'bars and available with two memory settings. Brakes were ABS and Dual-combined ensuring drama free stopping. It was narrower, lighter, made more grunt and was arguably better looking. The new fuel-injected six potter made 118 horses at 5500rpm and a whopping 17.3kg-m of torque at 4250rpm. It's great for those long high-speed freeways and equally great for lugging large people up long hills. There is of course a raft of gizmos for when the riding gets boring like an integrated intercom and a CD/MP3 player. There's the cruise control, satnav facility and, if that's not enough, there's a colossal catalogue of other stuff some of which have no purpose at all.
What To Look For In A Goldwing 1800
Okay, the GoldWing 1800 is an amazingly reliable machine. Of course there are a few issues obviously check for any damage from low speed drops and have a look underneath for evidence of kerbing. You're bound to see a bit of scraping from cornering, but don't worry too much. If there's a bit of noise at idle on an early model don't worry too much, later models switched to needle-roller bearings on the rockers to make things quieter. Any other rattles can often be the result of poor carb synchronisation. Flat spots in the delivery on the test ride are a dead giveaway in that regard.
On the test ride, make sure the bike steers well with no oscillation at the 'bars. If they do, check the wear pattern on the tyres both front and rear. Sometimes the front will be ridden under-inflated because the bike is ridden irregularly. Other times the rear tyre will be squared off through upright highway riding. Both will affect the steering and the price you want to pay. Another cause of wayward steering is the steering-head bearings, which need checking and re-torqueing from time to time. Put the bike on the centre stand with engine running and check for panel noises and fit. The earlier the bike the more the plastic gets brittle and the more times it will have been on and off. Look for missing fasteners.
If the battery is flat and doesn't appear to be charging (lights brighten and dim as revs rise and fall) suspect the alternator which can give up by burning out the commutator under the work load of extra lights and gizmos.
Naturally you'll expect to see a service record on a bike like a GoldWing as only the very enthusiastic do much more than bolt on the latest enhancement or facility. If you're buying privately be prepared to spend three times longer than you would normally, because the owner will want to talk a bit.
Here are current listing to help you in your search for your Goldwing 1800.
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