Comments on: Honda Goldwing GL1800 vs ST1300

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!!!!!!

By: Dave McCallister

Dave McCallister — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:30:21 +0000

What is an “electric windshield”?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:44:29 +0000

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.