Good evening all,
It is already 3 years I own a great GW 1500 1999.i love it! But life goes and I came to the point that I wish a younger GW, so I am dreaming for a 1800 even if I have never riden one.. So I am focused on a 2007 model as compromise between price an youth. I am sure there is tons of opinion in this great web site and I am going through it but at the end to make my decision, I am looking for a comparison chart related to 1800 different years in order to make my own brainstorming of the pros and cons especially for years 2006 and 2007 which I guess is the switch year for some improvements.
Somebody may drive me to find such summary chart?
Thanks all in advance
Giorgio
GW 1800 comparison chart
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Andy Cote
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Re: GW 1800 comparison chart
I think either a 2006 or a 2007 is an excellent choice. Two years ago, I, like you, started to get an urge to move from the GL1500 to a GL1800. I was checking all the local used bikes, mostly 2006-2010. When the time came, I fell into a deal on a 2015 with 2000 miles and still under warranty.
Although this does not include the 2012 and follow bikes, this may help some in answering your questions:
https://www.goldwingfacts.com/goldwinghistory.htm
In my area the 2001-2005 bikes seem to be priced similarly. The 2006-2010 again seem to have similar prices but $1000 more than 2005. Of course the 2012-17 jump again in price.
There were a few recalls over the years. Any Honda dealer can enter the VIN and determine if a particular bike has any open recalls and repair them at no charge.
Good luck in your search.
Although this does not include the 2012 and follow bikes, this may help some in answering your questions:
https://www.goldwingfacts.com/goldwinghistory.htm
In my area the 2001-2005 bikes seem to be priced similarly. The 2006-2010 again seem to have similar prices but $1000 more than 2005. Of course the 2012-17 jump again in price.
There were a few recalls over the years. Any Honda dealer can enter the VIN and determine if a particular bike has any open recalls and repair them at no charge.
Good luck in your search.
2015 Goldwing, basic black
Previously: GL1200 standard, GL1200 Interstate, GL1500 Goldwing, GL1500 Valkyrie Standard, 2000 Valkyrie Interstate, many other Hondas
Previously: GL1200 standard, GL1200 Interstate, GL1500 Goldwing, GL1500 Valkyrie Standard, 2000 Valkyrie Interstate, many other Hondas
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joeincalif
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Re: GW 1800 comparison chart
https://www.goldwingfacts.com/goldwinghistory.htm
There were several recalls and service bulletins on the early 1800's. You should look at 05 and up. In 06 some changes were made, I had an 02 and an 08. Both are great but the 08 was a little better.
There were several recalls and service bulletins on the early 1800's. You should look at 05 and up. In 06 some changes were made, I had an 02 and an 08. Both are great but the 08 was a little better.
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mterraci
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Re: GW 1800 comparison chart
I bought a 2007 almost 3 years ago and have been really happy with it. I found one which had been well cared for and only had 17000 miles on it. I've got 33000 miles on the odometer now and have had no problems. Runs like a brand new bike.
My understanding is that the older 1800's had some frame issues when they first came out but these problems were corrected by 2006 - 2007. Your local Honda dealer can verify if the rear brake recall has been done (mine was) and can take care of it for you if it has not.
My understanding is that the older 1800's had some frame issues when they first came out but these problems were corrected by 2006 - 2007. Your local Honda dealer can verify if the rear brake recall has been done (mine was) and can take care of it for you if it has not.