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Welcome to the Forum Rob! :waving:
Yes, they are all the same............I have owned a 2002, 2008, and now a 2012 and they all feel the same to me. I am 6'1" and don't have any problems. You really need to ride one for yourself to see but I have several tall friends who own 1800's as well and they love their bikes.
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Yes, they are all the same............I have owned a 2002, 2008, and now a 2012 and they all feel the same to me. I am 6'1" and don't have any problems. You really need to ride one for yourself to see but I have several tall friends who own 1800's as well and they love their bikes.
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Welcome Rob. 2001-2010 are all the same length.
Welcome Rob. 2001-2010 are all the same length.
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Rob, Like Flyone posts above... They're all the same frame/peg/bar locations, but the best way to "know" is to rent/ride/borrow/steal one to figure for yourself.
Long legs seem to be more uncomfortable than a longer torso, and since there's several ways to get to 6'4" it'd be best to "try one on for size".
It'll help to bring along a larger towel that you can fold and sit on to see if something as simple as a taller-cut seat will get you fitted to the bike. Remember too that the bars do adjust (like a "real" bike) so there can be some remedy there as well.
ah yes -- and I believe that someone may have already welcomed you to the best form for GL knowledge ... If not, welcom on Rob !
Rob, Like Flyone posts above... They're all the same frame/peg/bar locations, but the best way to "know" is to rent/ride/borrow/steal one to figure for yourself.
Long legs seem to be more uncomfortable than a longer torso, and since there's several ways to get to 6'4" it'd be best to "try one on for size".
It'll help to bring along a larger towel that you can fold and sit on to see if something as simple as a taller-cut seat will get you fitted to the bike. Remember too that the bars do adjust (like a "real" bike) so there can be some remedy there as well.
ah yes -- and I believe that someone may have already welcomed you to the best form for GL knowledge ... If not, welcom on Rob !
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In my case I am 6'5" with 36" inseam 250+lbs. All of the newest generation 2001+ are all too short/ squat for me.
My knees hit the fairing and my legs are bent to the max (very uncomfortable for long rides).:lash:
Actually the passenger seat height is almost perfect for me. :ssshh:
so I have relegated myself to 1989 to 2000 models.
I also have seat pads on my seat to boost myself for leg angle seating.
I was one of those guys who could sit on a motorcross bike and still have plenty of room to put my legs down w/o any problems flat footing it.
But like the others, beg/borrow/steal/rent a newer model and prove to yourself.
Ride it for 1+ hours straight on various road conditions to really understand how the bike will fit you.
It is better to buy something that you will be happy with than a bike that you are unhappy with.
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your choice.
In my case I am 6'5" with 36" inseam 250+lbs. All of the newest generation 2001+ are all too short/ squat for me.
My knees hit the fairing and my legs are bent to the max (very uncomfortable for long rides).:lash:
Actually the passenger seat height is almost perfect for me. :ssshh:
so I have relegated myself to 1989 to 2000 models.
I also have seat pads on my seat to boost myself for leg angle seating.
I was one of those guys who could sit on a motorcross bike and still have plenty of room to put my legs down w/o any problems flat footing it.
But like the others, beg/borrow/steal/rent a newer model and prove to yourself.
Ride it for 1+ hours straight on various road conditions to really understand how the bike will fit you.
It is better to buy something that you will be happy with than a bike that you are unhappy with.
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your choice.
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Welcome, WelcomeTo Steve Saunders Goldwing Forum.If you have any questions no matter how trivial they may seem this forum is the place to ask them. What I have noticed is that some of the people here were :15red:'sin their previous lives and can answer any question you have. Theforums that I get the most from are::
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Welcome, WelcomeTo Steve Saunders Goldwing Forum.If you have any questions no matter how trivial they may seem this forum is the place to ask them. What I have noticed is that some of the people here were :15red:'sin their previous lives and can answer any question you have. Theforums that I get the most from are::
Goldwing Technical Forum
General Motorcycle Discussion Forum
These have the best info aboutGoldwing’s and are where you ask questions and can get help..
For Sale/Wanted ForumGood stuff for Sale or if you have old parts sitting around the garage you would like to get rid of....
:18red::15red::12red::11red:
And when all you need is a good laugh to start your day try the:: Fun Forum After that it’s up to you which of the others you will like the best all I can do is suggest.
Again Welcome to the Forum...
Oh and did I mention everyone here loves pictures.. Show us some of yours... Even if it’s not a Goldwing just a pretty view
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One of the only fixes that I have heard about is: Honda gave an extra 3 inches to your passenger in the seat. So you can buy a custom seat that will give you those 3 inches back. That helps most tall people with the 1800 the rest of us buy 1500's they are OK for tall people.
One of the only fixes that I have heard about is: Honda gave an extra 3 inches to your passenger in the seat. So you can buy a custom seat that will give you those 3 inches back. That helps most tall people with the 1800 the rest of us buy 1500's they are OK for tall people.
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I'm 6'5" and test rode an 1800 but found it a little cramped so will stay with a 1500. It's a shame as I do like the 1800 and wish it was slightly bigger or I was slightly smaller. I hope Honda read these forums and you never know, with any luck, they might think of us taller folk with their next designs.
I'm 6'5" and test rode an 1800 but found it a little cramped so will stay with a 1500. It's a shame as I do like the 1800 and wish it was slightly bigger or I was slightly smaller. I hope Honda read these forums and you never know, with any luck, they might think of us taller folk with their next designs.
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