April 2, 2010
The Evolution of the Honda Goldwing – Key Highlights of Features From Year to Year
GL1000
1974 – debuts at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in October as the flat-four cylinder, 999cc GL1000 Gold Wing
1975 – first year of production
1976 – GL1000 LTD model. Style/Comfort changes: flared mud guards better seat. Quality/Safety changes: grease nipple on driveshaft
1977 – Style/Comfort changes: higher handlebars with neoprene grips, dual contoured saddle and chromed heat shields on the header pipes introduced.
Quality/Safety changes: steering head bearings were now tapered rollers instead of quick-wear & seize ball types. Front and rear engine and rocker covers were now thicker and designed to reduce noise. An internal coating applied to the interior of gas tank to prevent rust. Last year with kick start option.
1978 – Style/Comfort changes: stepped saddle. Quality/Safety changes: smaller carburettors, shorter valve timing and increased spark advance for less top speed but more torque
1979 - last year of production. Style/Comfort changes: first year Honda made their own saddlebags and trunk for it, black brake and clutch levers
 Honda Gold Wing GL 1000 Low mileage vintage goldwing  US $2,450.00
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 Honda Gold Wing Classic 1978 Honda Gold Wing GL 1000 NO RESERVE US $1,795.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1000 1975 Honda Gold Wing LOW LOW MILES US $1,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 1978 honda gl 1000 goldwing US $520.00
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 Honda Goldwing 1000 1977GL1000 Motorcycle for parts US $500.00
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 Honda Goldwing GL1000 1000 ENGINE MOTOR TRANNY US $449.95
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 78 Honda Goldwing GL 1000 Engine motor runs Gl1000 US $350.00
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 GOLDWING MOTOR GL 1000 ENGINE GL1000 MOTOR RUNNER US $350.00
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 HONDA GOLDWING 1000 CUSTOM HARLEY FATBOY REAR WHEEL US $299.99
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 77 HONDA GL1000 GL 1000 GOLDWING FRAME US $299.99
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 OEM Honda GL 1000 Front Forks GL1000 Goldwing US $299.99
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 Honda GL 1000 Goldwing seat by Diamond Custom Seats US $279.00
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 Honda GL1000 GL 1000 Goldwing Factory Bare Frame Assy US $259.99
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 CARBURETORS 1979 79 HONDA GL1000 GL 1000 GOLD WING US $249.99
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 Honda Goldwing 1000 OEM HONDALINE SADDLEBAGS TRUNK SET US $249.95
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 FRAME 1979 79 HONDA GL1000 GL 1000 GOLD WING US $248.00
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 Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1100 Starter Motor NEW US $239.95
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 1978 GOLDWING GL 1000 FRAME W T US $200.00
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 HONDA GOLDWING PARTS LOT GL1000 ENGINE GL 1000 US $199.00
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 78 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 GL 1000 straight frame US $199.00
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GL1100
1980 - the GL1100 Interstate released and fully kitted as a touring motorcycle, bigger 1085cc engine (still flat-four), smaller carburettors and electronic ignition, air assisted suspension equalled greater handling and comfort
1981 – Style/Comfort changes: reshaped saddle and slightly lowered. Quality/Safety changes: scratch resistant windshield and better instrument shielding to reduce reflections
1982 – introduction of Aspencade model with major changes. Style/Comfort changes: smaller wheels (18” front, 16” rear) with twin pot brake callipers and wider rims (2.5” front, 3” rear), neater crash bars, Clarion type 2 AM/FM stereo radio, digital dash, CB radio, and a clock
Quality/Safety changes: electrically operated air pump for the suspension instead of the previous tyre valve setup and dual piston brake calipers all round
1983 – last year of production. Style/Comfort changes: flatter footpegs with, the passenger ones being slightly adjustable, passenger seat was redesigned to give more room, LCD dash
Quality/Safety changes: Aspencade now had eleven spoke aluminium wheels instead of the Comstars, the suspension pump controls mounted on the handlebars just below the dash, linked brakes and choke lever now operated by thumb on the left handlebar. Anti-dive forks (TRAC to reduce wallowing, better fuel economy, a shorter first gear made the machine faster off-the-line but top gear acceleration was now a bit more sluggish. Changes to the forks and stronger springs in the rear shocks helped prevent bottoming-out
 MOTO HONDA GOLDWING INTERSTATE 1982 WOW GL 1100 US $7,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1982 Honda Goldwing 1100 Interstate US $3,500.00 |
 Gold Wing 1100 1982 83 Honda Parts US $1,100.00
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 Honda Gold Wing Honda Goldwing 1100 GL 1983 vintage collector bike US $1,500.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing Cruiser Touring 1982 HONDA GOLDWING 1100 Aspencade Tagged Inspected US $1,034.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 1982 HONDA GOLDWING ASPENCADE 1100 US $1,000.00
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 Honda Goldwing GL1100 1100 HONDALINE SADDLEBAGS TRUNK US $499.95
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 Honda Goldwing 1100 GL1100 Exhaust System Mufflers US $499.95
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 1983 GOLDWING GL1100 1100 RADIO CONTROLS US $399.99
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 OEM Honda GL1100 Goldwing Fork Assembly GL 1100 US $349.99
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 Honda Goldwing GL1100 1100 FRONT FAIRING COVER US $349.95
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 Honda GL1100 GL 1100 Goldwing Crankshaft 82 3 New gen US $324.02
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 1983 HONDA GOLDWING GL1100 DRIVER AND RIDER SEAT 1100 US $300.00
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 GL1100 Honda Goldwing Clarion RADIO INTERCOM GL 1100 US $275.00
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 FINAL DRIVE AND FLANGE HONDA GOLDWING GL1100 GL 1100 US $250.00
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 1981 HONDA GL 1100 GOLDWING GL1100 FRAME FRAMES US $249.99
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 1980 HONDA GL1100 GL 1100 GOLDWING CRANK CRANKSHAFT US $249.99
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 1980 HONDA GL1100 GL 1100 GOLDWING TRANSMISSION US $249.99
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Honda Goldwing GL 1000 1100 Starter Motor NEW US $239.95
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 1980 HONDA GL1100 GOLDWING FACTORY EXHAUST GL 1100 US $229.95
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GL1200
1984 - Comfort and size (now 1182cc) defines the brand for long distance riders from now on. Style/Comfort changes: advanced audio system and upgraded LCD dash. Quality/Safety changes: stiffer frame, hydraulic valve adjusters and clutch, better suspension and handling, better air suspension controls and linked brakes, four 32mm CV carburettors give better response with a light feel, without the need for accelerator pumps
1985 – GL1200 LTD. Computerised fuel injection, auto levelling rear suspension and a sophisticated trip computer alternator capacity was increased and the ignition pick-up coils were mounted at the front of the engine instead of the rear. An altered top gear made for smoother cruising in top and the fairing had better ventilation.
1986 – SE-I model introduced. Style/Comfort changes: a few style changes over the LTD: Dolby noise reduction on the Panasonic Type 3 audio system, a slightly better seat Quality/Safety changes: 500 watt alternator, carburettor models were back to 30mm CV's with accelerator pumps
1987 - last year of production with little change and minor improvements. Style/Comfort changes: a much plusher saddle and color-matched rider footpeg accents with a nice chrome trim. Quality/Safety changes: cruise control and trunk mirror as standard, and a lower cowl/oil filter cover, side vents (seen on the SE-i) now fitted to the Aspencade, the final drive and differential now much smoother and quieter for less chucking and jumping at trundling speeds.
 Honda Gold Wing gl1200a 84 goldwing 1200 aspencade with side car US $2,700.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 1985 Honda Goldwing 1200 LE no reserve US $2,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GOLDWING GL1200 1985 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1200 LIMITED EDITION US $1,800.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing G12 1200 Interstate runs great CD stereo w aux hookup US $1,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 1200 1986 Honda Goldwing Interstate 1200 US $3,300.00
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 HONDA 85 GOLDWING GL 1200 LTD MOTOR TRANSMISSION ENGINE US $1,300.00
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 1984 HONDA GL1200 GL 1200 MOTOR GOLD WING ENGINE US $895.95
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 86 GL1200 GL 1200 GOLDWING ASPENCADE ENGINE NO CARBS US $874.99
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 1985 GOLDWING GL1200L GL 1200 ENGINE MOTOR 48808 MILES US $799.99
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 Honda Gold Wing gl 1200 gl 1200 aspencade US $3,900.00 |
 honda gold wing gl 1200 alternator kit complete US $600.00
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 Honda Goldwing GL1200 1200 ENGINE MOTOR W CARBURETORS US $599.95
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 NEW 1984 1986 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1200 SEAT W BACKREST US $510.00
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 1984 87 Honda Goldwing Interstate 1200 Engine Assembly US $500.00
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 87 Honda Goldwing GL1200 GL 1200 Engine Motor 70D US $499.99
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 Honda Goldwing GL1200 1200 ENGINE MOTOR TRANNY US $499.95
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 Saddlemen Road Sofa Gel Seat Honda Goldwing GL1200 1200 US $470.35
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 Honda Goldwing GL1200 1200 ENGINE MOTOR VIDEOS US $449.95
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 84 Honda GL1200 GL 1200 Goldwing Final Drive Shaft US $400.00
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 Honda Goldwing GL1200 1200 ENGINE MOTOR US $399.95
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GL1500
1988 - major new model and totally redesigned from the ground up including flat six cylinder engine, 1520cc and a reverse gear. Style/Comfort changes: bodywork almost encloses the whole machine and single key operation of the trunk and panniers, most comfortable saddle yet. c Air assisted rear suspension
1990 - GL1500SE model introduced. Style/Comfort changes: trunk spoiler/light, windscreen vent, lighted handlebar switches, adjustable passenger footboards and foot warmer vents, trunk and pannier lids were made to fit better in order to keep water out.
Quality/Safety changes: Camshaft and carburettor modifications helped to eliminate chucking at trundling speed.
1991 – Interstate is now the basic model and is 40lbs lighter, due to the lack of the following: reverse gear (note: no ability to fit on later), cruise control and on-board air suspension compressor. It also only offered a basic sound system and passenger footpegs. Style/Comfort changes: lowered seat height, about an inch by skimming some of the foam.
NOTE: the previous GL1500 is now the Aspencade.
 Honda Gold Wing 1500 GL 1996 HONDA GOLD WING 1500 WITH MOTOR TRIKE KIT US $16,000.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1500 1995 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1500 WITH MOTOR TRIKE KIT US $15,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Honda Goldwing Trike 1500 Valkry US $12,256.56
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 Honda Gold Wing LIMITED EDITION HONDA GOLDWING 1500 CALIFORNIA SIDE CAR TRIKE KIT US $10,300.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing Goldwing SE Aspencade 1998 Honda 1500 Goldwing Aspencade SE LOW mileage US $8,900.00
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 Honda Gold Wing Interstate 1995 Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing 20th Anniversary Edition US $6,000.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1500 SE Honda Gold Wing SE 1994 US $4,800.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing Honda Gold Wing 1500 Clean Low Miles Reverse Cruise US $4,750.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 1994 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade US $4,500.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing GL 1500 2000 Honda Goldwing Aspencade US $7,450.00
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 Honda Gold Wing SE 1996 Honda Goldwing SE 1500 Very Clean US $4,050.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL1500 1988 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1500 6 CYL US $3,000.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing 1500 Goldwing SE 1990 Honda Goldwing SE Touring Bike 1500CC 6 Cylinder US $2,950.00
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 Honda Gold Wing gl 1500 1988 honda goldwing 1500 US $2,750.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1500 1989 Goldwing Really Sharp Eye Catcher US $3,900.00
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 Honda Gold Wing Honda GL 1500 Goldwing US $2,650.00
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 ENGINE MOTOR TRANSMISSION 68 GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 89 US $1,469.99
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 1989 HONDA GL1500 GL 1500 GOLD WING gl1500 FRAME US $1,195.95
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1500 1988 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1500 US $1,026.00
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 89 Honda Goldwing 1500 Motor NICE US $800.00
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1993- Style/Comfort changes: the SE getting the CB radio (previously an expensive Hondaline accessory) as standard. Quality/Safety changes: cruise control readings taken directly from the camshaft for grater accuracy, all 1520cc engines now offer needle roller bearings in the rocker arm pivots
1995 - Style/Comfort changes: 20th. Anniversary badges, chrome screen garnish, slimmer side panels from the saddle, SE and Aspencade saddle now 40mm lower than before (same height as the Interstate). Quality/Safety changes: lower and stiffer suspension for improved handling. Last year of production for the Interstate.
NOTE: A recall to have the bank angle sensor replaced was announced this year and applied to all GL1500 models back to 1988.
1997 - Style/Comfort changes: symbols instead of text on the handlebar switchgear
Quality/Safety changes: stronger clutch and the following list of components from the Valkyrie engine: main bearings, piston & ring sets, valve springs, con-rod bolts, final drive and much of the gearbox offering marginally cleaner and smoother shifting.
1998 - Style/Comfort changes: for the Aspencade and SE: new clear plastic headlamp and clear indicators, white faced instruments, new fishtail type exhaust tips (this altered the exhaust sound), two-tone saddle with better back support, a skimpier engine guard
2000 - Style/Comfort changes: back to black backed instruments and the SE got chromed rocker covers, a nice 25th anniversary badge.
GL1800
2001 – a completely redesign from the ground up featuring an all new aluminium frame comprised of only 31 parts, compared to the previous models 130 and the new frame weighed 25lbs less than before. This significant change offered a new stiffer frame (a 77% increase in torsional rigidity and 119% increase in lateral rigidity). A bigger engine at 1832cc (118 bhp and 125 lb./ft. of torque) and still the GL1800 weighs 40lbs less than the GL1500.
Style/Comfort changes: slightly slimmer bodywork and a much bigger seat, height and diameter of the wheels remained the same as before, but the tires were wider. Quality/Safety changes: fuel injection and the option of ABS brakes
2004- Style/Comfort changes: lighted handlebar and radio switches and a vent in the windshield. Quality/Safety changes: a heat shield between the rear brake calliper and the exhaust muffler.
 Honda Gold Wing 1800 2010 CUSTOM HONDA GOLD WING CALIFORNIA SIDE CAR TRIKE US $40,000.00
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 Honda Gold Wing Road Smith Trike 2010 Honda Goldwing Trike GL 1800 Roadsmith Trike OTD US $35,985.00
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 Honda Gold Wing HONDA GOLD WING TRIKE 1800 YR2008 US $32,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 2005 Honda GoldWing GL 1800 CSC Cobra trike low miles US $27,000.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 2002 GL 1800 GOLD WING WITH NEW IRS MOTOR TRIKE KIT US $25,500.00
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 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPM 2010 Goldwing 1800 CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICE ASK FOR ROGER US $20,909.00
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 Honda Gold Wing HONDA HONDA GL1800 GL 1800 GOLDWING 2010 SALE NEW OTD PRICE US $19,298.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing GL18003 CALI SIDECAR 2003 HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE GL1800 1800 USED TOURING BIKE US $18,400.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing 2008 Honda Goldwing 1800 Navigation Heated seat grips US $13,000.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing GL18 GL 1800 HPNAM NEW 2010 HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 COMF ABS XM NAVI 10 BLK US $21,995.00
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 Honda Gold Wing 1800 2003 Honda Goldwing 1 Owner Super Clean Lots Extras US $9,500.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 2005 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 GL 1800 ANNIVERSARY TOURING US $9,222.22
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 Honda Gold Wing GL 1800 Honda Gold Wing 2003 GL 1800 US $12,500.00 |
 Honda Gold Wing GL 1800 2002 Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle Elusion Blue US $9,700.00
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 JV2371 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 01 ENGINE MOTOR BLOCK OEM US $5,000.00
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 Harley Touring Motorcycle Trailer cargo pull tow behind US $2,495.00
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 Honda Harley Motorcycle Trailer cargo pull tow behind US $1,995.00
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 2011 Touring Cargo Motorcycle Trailer Pull Tow Behind US $1,475.00
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 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 CHROME WHEELS RIMS OUTRIGHT SALE US $1,199.00
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 Honda Harley Uni Track Motorcycle Trailer tow behind US $1,195.00
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New Package Approaches for 2006 and 2007:
2006 - Style/Comfort changes: new rear trunk and saddlebag lights (the saddlebag lights won't fit pre 2006 models but the trunk lights will), facelifted meter panel and instruments, and bigger rear speaker pods.
Quality/Safety changes: larger radiators and cooling fans, better rubbers between the engine guards and exhaust cowls, smaller and neater wiring connector.
2006 packages:
Premium Audio package: six speakers and an 80 watts per channel external amplifier.
Audio/Comfort package (in addition to the audio package mentioned:) heated grips and a heated saddle (separate controls for front and back) and warm air flaps in the lower exhaust cowls similar to those found on the GL1500SE.
Audio/Comfort/Navi package: flash-card based GPS system
Audio/Comfort/Navi/ABS – top of the line package includes ABS brakes
2007 packages:
Premium Audio package for the base model stayed the same.
Audio/Comfort package includes the Sat-Nav.
Audio/Comfort/Navi package includes ABS brakes.
Audio/Comfort/Sat-Nav/ABS /Airbag model.