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| Posted: Sun Nov 2nd, 2008 11:37 pm | 21st Post |
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There are three things I saw in other tourers when I was looking that I would have liked to have, but still ended up buying an 1800. 1) A sixth gear (true overdirve), 2) Feet farther foward, 3) A trunk that opens from the side. Goldwings have limited foot room by design, but there is no reason a sixth gear couldnt be designed into a Goldwing. Maybe the side opening trunk thing is a Harley feature but it would be nice not to have to clean off the seat and open the arm rests before opening the trunk.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 5th, 2009 09:03 pm | 22nd Post |
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A six speed transmission would add weight and complexity and might even add bulk. A better solution, in my opinion would be to rethink the gear ratios. At the GL price point, it should definitely have an electronic gear position indicator, a power center stand, a power windscreen and better brakes.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28th, 2009 10:00 pm | 23rd Post |
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I vote one more gear!
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| Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 12:12 am | 24th Post |
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I have a '99 1500, and will not be buying another bike anytime soon, but I know that I definitely believe that an extra OD gear would be great. On long flat stretches, knocking down a few hundred RPM would definitely increase fuel economy. The reduction in friction & pumping losses would be noticeable. The wireless IC would also be nice, but if I had a choice, I'd rather have the gear!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 01:58 am | 25th Post |
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ben721364 wrote: A six speed transmission would add weight and complexity and might even add bulk. A better solution, in my opinion would be to rethink the gear ratios. At the GL price point, it should definitely have an electronic gear position indicator, a power center stand, a power windscreen and better brakes. I agree about the gearing. The engine has plenty of torque so another set of gears in the trans is unneeded. Just a ratio change would be nice. Better brakes, how? I couldn't possibly ask for better brakes, it will pull your eyeballs out now.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 8th, 2009 10:05 pm | 26th Post |
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Another vote for a 6th gear and cordless intercom. I also think that 1st gear is geared way too low. It's just so goosey in 1st gear, that when I'm stopped at an intersection where I need to turn, I'll start out in 2nd to avoid the jerky start and swinging too wide on my turn. (Could be me though -- I've only been riding the Wing about three months). mike
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| Posted: Thu Nov 5th, 2009 12:24 pm | 27th Post |
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StartedLate wrote: Another vote for a 6th gear and cordless intercom. I also think that 1st gear is geared way too low. It's just so goosey in 1st gear, that when I'm stopped at an intersection where I need to turn, I'll start out in 2nd to avoid the jerky start and swinging too wide on my turn. (Could be me though -- I've only been riding the Wing about three months). A taller ratio in the final drive would fix that without having to add another gear set.
____________________ I am a motorcyclist, not a biker. I do not hang out in bars wearing a sleeveless T shirt and a leather vest and brag about my scooter. Nor do I refuse to wear a helmet claiming it impairs my hearing while riding something that would drown out the sound of an atomic bomb. I ride. Honorary Wild Rhino Darksider #304 |
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| Posted: Sat Nov 7th, 2009 04:28 am | 28th Post |
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Hello everyone, new to the forum and I hate to disagree, but !!! You got my vote for the wireless intercom, as for the sixth gear, sorry, has anyone here been able to red-line fifth gear on a Gold Wing ? you would be doing over 140 mph. I ride with the wife most of the time and I think the bike (06 ABS) is geared just right, lots of get up and go out of the line and at highway speeds. A friend of mine just sold a motorcycle with a sixth gear that he bough brand new only two years ago, (07 Harley street glide) he didn't like the sixth gear, he fund himself having to down shift every time he encountered an incline on the highway, the bike was almost an 1700 cc and weigh considerably less then a Gold Wing. Walter Last edited on Sat Nov 7th, 2009 01:50 pm by Wing One |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 03:42 pm | 29th Post |
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1I think everyone is missing the real outcome it won't be a six speed that will turn heads but and "Automatic" now lets see where this goes
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15th, 2010 09:44 pm | 30th Post |
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cgroh360 wrote: 1I think everyone is missing the real outcome it won't be a six speed that will turn heads but and "Automatic" I'm right there with you! CVT all the way Baby!
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25th, 2010 01:37 pm | 31st Post |
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There is a cordless helmet and intercom system on the market right now. It and the helmet will set you back about $800 plus dollars. And you have to remember to plug it in and charge the battery. I think fear of the bike brings on the gearing comments, the 1800 is instantly responsive and the fuel injection makes it so. I find the gearing just right. The bike has the torque to accelerate in any gear, one up, two up, the bike does not care. It will simply go. As for an automatic transmission on a motorcycle, hey they can keep it. Part of the fun of riding is a standard gear system and part of the safety of riding is to be able to use the engine compression for braking at times. But I suspect an 59 year old guy who is about to buy his first bike might go for that auto transmission, but they have tried that a couple times with smaller bikes and it never caught on. On wet roads, motor compression is a good thing, as it is on mountain roads. Kit
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25th, 2010 03:11 pm | 32nd Post |
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kips wrote: I almost bought the HD Ultra Classic because of the 6 speed tranny. Bought the Wing, but at times I wonder if I made the right decision. You made the right decision to buy the Wing, I know. I ride with 2 Harley's that have the 6th gear and are always downshifting while I keep it in the same high gear on the 1500. Not being cruel to harleys, but I have ridden Harleys in a professional capacity ( retired Police Officer) and there is no comparison to ride and comfort over the long haul.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25th, 2010 11:15 pm | 33rd Post |
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six speed tranny and a gear indicator
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19th, 2010 04:32 am | 34th Post |
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The 6th gear is a must on the next generation 1800+. Fuel mileage is automatically increased by the lower RPM'S or as I read earlier even a change in the drive ratio of the overdrive gear would be sensible. I have heard that someone has developed a 6th gear or different OD gear for the 1500 and I have always said that it could use some improvement.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22nd, 2010 08:58 am | 35th Post |
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My vote is for 6 gears, larger tank electric screen and much more durable paint (I own a 08 in black). I also agree that 1st gears ratio makes the wing difficult to manoeuvre smoothly. GO ON DO SOME WING MILES YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 12:01 am | 36th Post |
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I bought my new 1800 3 weeks ago today and I have probably tried to upshift another gear about 20 times! We have 3600 miles (9 states) on it now and I dont think the bike needs a sixth gear. 3200 rpm at 70 and the bike is loafing. Taller 5th would seem to make sense though. I can accelerate 2 up from 35 or 40 mph without down shifting from 5th. Accelerating from 70 seems as fast in 5th as 4th. A little taller 5th gear for fuel mileage would be cool. (Ill take the gear indicator too!)
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| Posted: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 04:25 pm | 37th Post |
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As for 6th gear and larger tank when we tour in europe with 120 k or 80 mph speed limits the gearing in top is to low and the range limited at that speed. All said though its still an awsome machine. GO ON DO SOME WING MILES YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26th, 2010 01:02 pm | 38th Post |
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ROCK APE wrote: As for 6th gear and larger tank when we tour in europe with 120 k or 80 mph speed limits the gearing in top is to low and the range limited at that speed.We "toured" Wyoming where the speed limit is a suggestion and Carol Ann, the bike and I were comfortable over 80 mph. We ran 90 plus on the open range, not slowing for the slow curves in the road that I could see thru.. We took the bike past 115 mph at one point and it was then I realized I may be pushing it. We were at 8300 feet and the air was a little thin..The bike certainly feels like it needs a taller final gear but I know that it does not run out of steam til we are far, far north of the speed limit.. Last edited on Mon Jul 26th, 2010 01:04 pm by jjolly |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 16th, 2010 10:09 am | 39th Post |
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Wow!! Love those suggestions! I too would like: A six speed trany A gear indicator Wireless headsets Bluetooth for cell phone A better XM antenna An easier center stand to use An affordable CB system An electric windshield BUT....I STILL LOVE  MY 2009 GL1800!!!!!Last edited on Mon Aug 16th, 2010 10:11 am by chrisgl1800 ____________________ Chris Gl1800 History: Vespa 125 H1 Kawasaki CB350 CB360 CL500 CB550 2004 HD Softail 2006 HD Streetglide 2009 GL1800 Goldwing Proud Patriot Guard Rider Authorized Amsoil Dealer http://www.lubedealer.com/crawford |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 04:49 am | 40th Post |
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. Sixth gear ! .
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