Getting more interested in 2-up riding

[rphillips]

Agreed, I'd always wanted a GSX1100G, but after I got one decided the only advantage was the extra power. Those old 1000G's were sure comfortable and about as nimble as any big shaft dr., I've ridden. Congrats on the wing, it's gon'na be very different. Hopefully just what you're looking for.

[Wingsconsin]

Thanks Jedz. I happened to catch your youtube video of the GL1500. AND...I am buying a 1999 GL1500 this Saturday. The bike is like new and has around 40K miles. Everything works and has been meticulously cared for. Looking forward to some nice rides with my wife.
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As the resident Goldwing enthusiast I am offering my advice and support should you need anything -
I only owned. rode and maintained 3 of these GL1500's for years -
My last one was the 1996 Pearl Blue that I sold with 160,000 miles on it - and I am sure it hit 200K without any trouble -
I only sold it to pay for my Orange GL1800

[Jedz123]

Thanks Jedz. I happened to catch your youtube video of the GL1500. AND...I am buying a 1999 GL1500 this Saturday. The bike is like new and has around 40K miles. Everything works and has been meticulously cared for. Looking forward to some nice rides with my wife.
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HAHAHA No kidding! That is great!
I think you'll enjoy it. The weight is something to get used to but once you do it's no big deal. I rode through the madness of Burlington with it the other day and back home (150ish miles) so City and highway. I have to say it's a dang good motorcycle. It just soaks up anything you throw at it.
Congrats on the new (to you) Goldwing! My bike has 78K miles ( got it with 75K) and have been told with just oil, pads, tires and gas these bikes can easily get to 200K miles. I do intend on touring with it next season.
Anyway enjoy the 2 up riding and the new bike!
Best,
-Jedz

[Grimly]

The GL1500s are great bikes, but be prepared to spend an afternoon removing and refitting bodywork to get at something you could easily access otherwise.
Several tales of woe relating to lost time from a friend with one, and he's no newbie.

[ddaniels]

The GL1500s are great bikes, but be prepared to spend an afternoon removing and refitting bodywork to get at something you could easily access otherwise.
Several tales of woe relating to lost time from a friend with one, and he's no newbie.

Yeah, I'm aware of that. At first I didn't want to have to deal with all the tupperware, but it's just time. No biggie.

[Redman]

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AND...I am buying a 1999 GL1500 this Saturday. The bike is like new and has around 40K miles. Everything works and has been meticulously cared for. Looking forward to some nice rides with my wife....................

Ew, that is almost a different world.

With this nice weather this weekend, I suspect you are out riding it.

Tell us how you like it. Tell us how she likes it.

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[ddaniels]

Yes, we went for a nice ride on Saturday to go to lunch and then hiking. She likes it very well thank you. It's going to take some getting use to for me, but it will be fine as long as her comfort level is maximized, which was my goal. I now have a family car and a sports car.

[bwringer]

Yes, we went for a nice ride on Saturday to go to lunch and then hiking. She likes it very well thank you. It's going to take some getting use to for me, but it will be fine as long as her comfort level is maximized, which was my goal. I now have a family car and a sports car.

Well done!

I recall a guy on this forum a while back who owned a Kawasaki Voyager for the same purposes. They still have a certain following, but it's a LOT easier to find information, parts, etc. for the Gold Wings. Honda got a lot exactly right.