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« Reply #20 on: February 22, 2011, 08:59:09 PM »
make the Wing look like the VFR1200's big brother.  stupid idea, they are both ugly!
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« Reply #20 on: February 22, 2011, 08:59:09 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: February 22, 2011, 09:20:23 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on February 22, 2011, 11:12:47 AM

As a past owner of a Wing 1800, this 'new' model is anything but.
The new bags with new lower tailights look like they came off a completely different bike.  Does not match anything else on the bike.
  The 'new' layered bodywork on the front looks like it was jsut stuck on top of the old stuff.
Revised suspension settings?  What, after 11 years in production they realised the set up sucked?  I wonder if they really gave it decent suspension or just turned it into a wallowing barge like the old 1500.
New seat cover? New gps? New surround sound?  Aren't these the kind of changes that Harley touts?.....

All this stuff should have appeared at least 5 years ago, while the all new Wing should have come out by now.




It's every bike makers dream to have something like the gold wing in their line up.    It's a platform that is popular,sells well, and is always in demand despite the competition.   Honda has created a market where many of their customers 'aspire' to owning a wing.     No sense in revising the thing beyond recognition.    
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« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2011, 12:13:40 PM »
Quote from: gritsngravy on February 22, 2011, 09:20:23 PM





It's every bike makers dream to have something like the gold wing in their line up.    It's a platform that is popular,sells well, and is always in demand despite the competition.   Honda has created a market where many of their customers 'aspire' to owning a wing.     No sense in revising the thing beyond recognition.    


Honda didn't seem to have a problem when they made the huge (and fantastic) change from the 1500 to the 1800.  Along with the stronger motor came the excellent new perimeter chassis, single sided swing arm etc.
But this?  This is not a change.  This is stuck in a rut.
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« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2011, 06:45:25 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on February 23, 2011, 12:13:40 PM

 This is not a change.  This is stuck in a rut.


That is the new Honda
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« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2011, 01:46:45 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on February 23, 2011, 12:13:40 PM



Honda didn't seem to have a problem when they made the huge (and fantastic) change from the 1500 to the 1800.  Along with the stronger motor came the excellent new perimeter chassis, single sided swing arm etc.
But this?  This is not a change.  This is stuck in a rut.



The bike has been selling well as is.  As you've pointed out the perimeter chassis, SSSA, stronger motor still work just fine for touring.   The Gold Wing is still selling because good handling,  comfort, reliability, and longevity never go out of style.   It's a cash cow, it ain't broke don't fix it.    
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« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2011, 04:21:10 PM »
Quote from: gritsngravy on February 25, 2011, 01:46:45 PM

It's a cash cow, it ain't broke don't fix it.    


True dat.  They will change it when they feel they have to.
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« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2011, 12:24:00 AM »
I don't see the goldwing ever getting an automatic tranny. What is the target audience for the goldwing? Yes you down in front... ... ... That's right, older guys that want to relive the thrill of riding. They grew up on bike with clutches, and i'm willing to bet, they wouldn't bike an auto-bike... I wouldn't... Screw a bunch of VFR1200... I don't care how fast it shifts... I like doing it myself...
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« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2011, 10:32:28 AM »
Quote from: cb919er on March 28, 2011, 12:24:00 AM

I don't see the goldwing ever getting an automatic tranny. What is the target audience for the goldwing? Yes you down in front... ... ... That's right, older guys that want to relive the thrill of riding.
I disagree. Many GWers are lazy and would love an auto. Did your old bikes have reverse? Or a stereo? Or heated grip/seats? Or GPS? Luxobarges are not retro bikes, and their riders are not retro bikers. I guarantee you'll see a Goldwing with a DCT at least as an option in the next gen.
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« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2011, 11:24:06 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on March 28, 2011, 10:32:28 AM

 I guarantee you'll see a Goldwing with a DCT at least as an option in the next gen.

I agree, I just hope it is an option that is in limited numbers.
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« Reply #29 on: March 31, 2011, 10:20:38 AM »
Word. The best things for the next Goldwing would be: IMO

1. quality front suspension
2. 5-10 degrees more lean angle
3. 200 lbs of weight loss

That's about it. Great bikes.
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« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2011, 11:02:15 AM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on March 31, 2011, 10:20:38 AM

Word. The best things for the next Goldwing would be: IMO

1. quality front suspension


Just so you know how bad the suspension was on my Valk Interstate, the Wing's fork seemed fantastic in comparison..
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« Reply #31 on: March 31, 2011, 11:15:40 AM »
Oi.  Crazy


My bro's Valk standard seems fine... Shrug other than the HORRIBLE seat. Cool bikes. Fun as heck.
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« Reply #32 on: March 31, 2011, 12:39:35 PM »
The interstat is abut 170 lbs heaver than the standard. Same suspension and breaks. You can tell they were designed for a lighter bike. Still not bad though. Better than most cruisers.
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« Reply #33 on: March 31, 2011, 11:18:21 PM »
Quote from: 1KPerDay on March 28, 2011, 10:32:28 AM

I disagree. Many GWers are lazy and would love an auto.


you bring up a fantastic point... Well, I'll never buy an auto G'Wing...
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« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2011, 12:38:32 PM »
Me neither, unless I lose the use of my left hand or foot.
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