New Goldwing Launch

[ARtraveler]

RE: Diminished cargo capacity: For me, never an issue. I have always thought that's what Wal Marts, etc. are for. When the clothes get so bad that they stand by themselves, toss em, and get another set. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

But, I am also the guy who goes to Hawaii for a week with just a carry on bag. :yes::yes:

I just made a purchase of two wheels, so for me, I will stay away from my local Honda dealer. Going there would probably be very dangerous. I do like the base model without the top trunk though. :yes::yes:

 

[RinconRyder]

Honda doesn't build trikes but the aftermarket folks will be all over it in a few months.
Sometimes I wonder why Honda doesn't build their own. If Harley saw a need why not Honda?

Demographics. Look at the Hardley riders (worldwide) then look at Honda (all models, also worldwide). Honda makes a ton of different models for around the world markets. Hardley makes tens of models for their world market. While HD sells lots of bikes here in the USA that isn't true worldwide.

Going to a Hardley bar is like going to the VFW. Honda's median biker age is a lot younger.

I am guessing that Honda has probably examined their markets and decided trikes aren't that big relative to their two-wheel markets. Plus they already have some competition in the trike area. Honda also makes other products. Hardley makes clothes.

More bad news for Hardley: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...ff-than-you-might-think/ar-AAu1iqD?li=BBnbfcN

 

[RinconRyder]

Brings back thoughts of the Chevy Vega--didn't they have some aluminum parts in their engines?

The Vega was the bottom feeder of passenger cars. The Goldwing is the pinnacle of Honda's bike lineup. I really doubt their engineers will blow it like GM did (although they did have that little aluminum frame crack snafu a few years ago).

IIRC the Vega had aluminum cylinders and cast iron pistons. The two metals don't heat or cool at the same rate and that was the basis (among other problems) for the engines wearing prematurely.

 

[canamjhb]

The Vega was the bottom feeder of passenger cars. [/QUOTE

Obviously forgot about the Chevette. I worked for GM in the early/mid 70s and Vega was not THE bottom feeder. Close, but not at the absolute bottom. But then, I'd take a Corvair over either one......

 

[RinconRyder]

The Vega was the bottom feeder of passenger cars.

Obviously forgot about the Chevette. I worked for GM in the early/mid 70s and Vega was not THE bottom feeder. Close, but not at the absolute bottom. But then, I'd take a Corvair over either one......

I owned a '65 Corvair with a few upgrades back in the late 60's. I wish I still had that car. Sure fun in snowy weather back in Noo Yawk.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Brings back thoughts of the Chevy Vega--didn't they have some aluminum parts in their engines?

As I recall their engine block and head was all aluminum and in an effort to make it cheaper they did not use cylinder sleeves, but used some technique to harden or crystallize the aluminum in the bore. They didn't hold up.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

More bad news for Hardley: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...ff-than-you-might-think/ar-AAu1iqD?li=BBnbfcN

Are HDs built using the metric system or American measurement system? If not metric I wonder how much that impacts their marketability around the world.

 

[jerpinoy]

the new wings are missing the third wheel:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[canamjhb]

Just a couple of other observations. There are NO antennas, either CB or AM/FM. You bring your own communication/music device and plug it in. I am old school and don't like that change. Also, there are no traditional engine guards. Just nubs that stick out. That makes a challenge for having highway pegs. Lots of good stuff but I'll stick with my old comfortable GL (and Spyder).

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Just a couple of other observations. There are NO antennas, either CB or AM/FM. You bring your own communication/music device and plug it in. I am old school and don't like that change.

It'll cost you about $1250 to add a CB including $200 for the antenna plus an additional $110 to add a passenger PTT switch! XM receiver must be built in as they show an XM antenna for $100 but don't say anything about requiring an additional XM receiver. AM/FM/Weather antenna must be hidden in the body or windshield. Radio is not listed as an accessory so it must be included. But for $1100 you can add a power amplifier and upgraded speakers.

Can you believe $600 for a foot shifter for the DCT?

And we complain about Spyder accessory costs!