Difference in 1500 Aspencade, SE, etc.?

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:waving:Hello and Welcome Spend a bit of time reading at this link here on the forum :

Steve Saunders Goldwing Forums this link should take you to the history .



The SE is the top of the line in the 1500 family . I would recommend purchase as new as you can afford . There were incremental improvements over the years. I think 97 may be the last upgrades made .



My personal 94 SE has 170,000 miles and still runss fine . I wouldnt be concerened to much with milage . Expect 38 -42 MPG . Your riding style may be better or worse on MPG .



I wish you the best in finding a nice bike your happy with . Please visit often . There is a wealth of knowledge here . These fine folks are all willing to offer assitance.



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I have an SE also (1990) and has all the goodies. 75k miles and she runs great.

As said above, the newer the better with the minor upgrades/fixes. But as a general rule of thumb...they are all the same (except options).

Interstate....This is the basic model. Entry Level into the Wing world. The main thing is that it does not have Reverse and from what I understand, cannot be added cheaply. No Cruise either I think.

Aspencade....The mid-level model. Has Reverse and cruise.

SE....Top of the line. Has Reverse, CB, Cruise, Rear Spoiler Light option and some upgrades to the stereo, such as rear speakers. The earlier SE models (90-93) had to have an aftermarket fader to use the rear speakers, but the later models, Honda incorporated a Fader either on the ignition cover or the left handlebar.

I prefer the SE as I like theReverse,CB and Spoiler options. Some Aspy's have a CB also that was installed usually when new. The Spoiler can be fitted on any level model from what I understand.

For parts...Most everything interchanges between levels.

my new to me 97 SE

Not to rehash this thread, but I literally just got my [ new to me ] SE . I mean like a couple of hours ago. And thought good lord what is the diff between these 3 bikes. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks, look at the Steve Saunders Forums, :bow:. As usual I fine what I am looking for. It is nice to know that I got the TOP of the LINE, bike. And it only took me 8 years after getting my 81 GL 1100. It is a beast though. I mean after riding the 81 for so long, to jump on the SE, wow, what a diff. I felt like a noob learning to ride. I looked at it in the day light yesterday but bought it and drove it home in the dark some 100 miles. when I test rode it, it seemed stiff, and when I asked the owner he said the suspension was set for him and his wife. So I went ok and bought it. My wife climbed on and away we went. It became apparent that it was way out of adjustment as we felt like we was on the open seas bobbing around ,so I made several stops to adjust it but, to no avail. we got off i and set it on the center stand. so what am I missing? Together we weight 300 lbs, no luggage.
sorry it is an 94 not the 97.