Comments on: Honda Goldwing GL1800 vs ST1300

By: bert

bert — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:57:22 +0000

Jeff : Ok, name allllllll the bikes that have a 300 mile range……..still thinking…….still thinking? After all, we have to have a list in order to narrow the field.

My 04 st1300 will do 300 miles on a tank if I don't go crazy

By: toniABS22

toniABS22 — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:05:19 +0000

I am one of those zillions of fans, who wants to meet the most famous Honda Big Bikes in the world! )

the machine and the parts of Honda are very friendly, I mean Its really awesome and the coolest Honda bikes ever!

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:37:10 +0000

I get amazed with the Honda bikes. Apparently I am only limited to that. I got phobia on bikes and never ride on it since I was 15 when my friend died with an accident.

By: dale

dale — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:03:39 +0000

I own a 2001 yellow wing ABS purchased in March, that is sweeeet! I am thinking of taking off the rear trunk for riding solo. how hard is it? goldwings rule, fast, sleek, dependable and the ride is unbelievable!!!!!!

By: JREIL

JREIL — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:13:23 +0000

I’ve got a 2008 Goldwing, I removed the trunk immediately upon buying it and sold it on eBay to a Valkyrie rider in Arkansas who was building a trike. The bike looks and rides much better with the trunk off. Where the trunk was a plate was mounted. I recently saw a picture of a custom 1800cc Goldwing on the net where the trunk was removed and the yellow bike then had everything that was not yellow painted or coated in black. Very cool! I wish Honda would sell a model with the trunk off. I’d upload a picture here if there was a link to do so, but I haven’t found it (yet).

By: tim maddox

tim maddox — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:48:27 +0000

i am try to remove the wire harness for the heated seat so i can take the back rest off is there a speical way to get pin connector apart

By: Allan Quam

Allan Quam — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:44:46 +0000

I quit riding 30 years ago – ’75 Goldwing with Vetter Windjammer fairing, slider backrest, and hard bags. Now I have a new ST1300. Rationale was that we are mostly going to run errands and take day trips. In that respect it is working out very well. We desired a medium sized bike, fairing, shaft drive, bags, and Honda name tag (because that’s my experience). Some thoughts:
* The V4 is more powerful but not as smooth as the Wing flat 4 or
the new 6.
* The V4 makes a lot of mechanical noise.
* The gearing could be taller (3500 RPM at 65 MPH)
* There is a lack of accessories for the ST1300, e.g. Honda backrest.
* The ST handles very well – read “fun.”
* The electric windshield is suprisingly useful!
* First bike I ever had with a three year warranty.

If I’d had my druthers I would have bought an updated old Wing with the flat 4 and faring but without the size, built in easy chair, and trunk.

By: JB

JB — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:27:41 +0000

I am an officer in the San Antonio area, and am very familiar with the San Antonio Pd Golding Conversion. They use a place called Southwest Public Safety. When you call, ask for Marco. He does all the bike conversions. He comes highly recommended. If you look up San Antonio Police motorcycle on google, the first selection will show you a few of Southwest’s SAPD conversions. Be safe out there.

By: Laura Brigance

Laura Brigance — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:34:53 +0000

Albert,

I just found your comments about wanting the trunk removed from your 1800…I am wanting the same thing done to lighten it up just a little…I have rode 27,000 miles with the bike in stock condition but suddenly I am just feeling the bike would be better suited to me a few pounds lighter…I
have never had a wreck but the jitters have just suddenly overtaken me. I am with you on the looks of the bike without the trunk…I saw one in a magazine a couple years back…sharp….very sharp…

Do you have info. on the San Antonio, TX police bike conversions? I need to know how and where to get started on this project. Good to know the trunk can be removed without adversly affecting the ride. The police certainly would not ride an unstable bike.

By: albert

albert — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:54:08 +0000

I am actually wanting to remove my 1800′s trunk and mount a backrest like you find on a cruiser and have a luggage rack for a t-bag, I think it looks cool. The San Antonio, Tx. PD has gone to the Goldwing and have removed the trunk and are really cool looking. I want mine to look like this. HELP!!!!!!