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Two weeks ago, on October 11, 2008 (a day that will live in infamy), I traded my beloved Electra-Glide for a new Goldwing GL1800. After two weeks and about 1000 miles, I could not be more impressed. Obviously I had reason to believe that I would like it better than the Harley or I wouldn't have made the trade. But if I would have known that I would love it this much I would have bought one a long time ago. This is one magnificent machine! I love it! After one week I took my first long ride of about 350 miles. Even without a backrest and without highway pegs (both of which I had on the Harley), it was still more comfortable than the Harley at the end of the day. The seat is more comfortable, it rides better, handles better, runs better..... need I go on? I truly loved that Harley, and I'm saying nothing bad about it, but this Goldwing is clearly a better bike. Better in all categories. I never looked back and I don't miss the Harley one bit.
There are two things that I miss. One is my good Garmin GPS. The GPS on the Goldwing is nice and the maps are clear and big enough to actually see them and use them while you're riding. But there are many things it cannot do. I expect I will have to find some type of mount so I can use my old GPS which I still have. If anyone has any advice on that topic I would appreciate it. I need to find the best way to mount and power my Garmin.
I also miss my CD player. The CD player on the Harley was capable of playing MP3 CD's and I made my own on the computer at home. They would often hold 60 or more songs. There is no CD player on the Goldwing (unless you pay $1200). It has a connector for an MP3 player (IPOD, etc....) in the left fairing compartment, but there is no power for it, so it is running off the tiny battery in the IPOD, which is Mickey Mouse. If anyone has any good suggestions in that department I would appreciate that as well. Ideally, I would like to have a CD player, compatible with the Goldwing controls,that would play MP3 CD's, but did NOT cost $1200. (But even if it did, I could live with that.) My second choice would be the MP3 player, but it must be powered by the Goldwing, and go on and off with the ignition.
I love this motorcycle and I plan on keeping it a long time, so I don't mind doing a little work and/or spending a little money to set it up the way I want it. But I want it right and not some half-assed setup. If anyone has any suggestions for the GPS or the music, I would like to hear them. You people have been very helpful to me in the past. I thank you in advance.
I am happy......... Rick
P.S. I'll change that picture next chance I get. Out with the Harley, in with the Goldwing!
Two weeks ago, on October 11, 2008 (a day that will live in infamy), I traded my beloved Electra-Glide for a new Goldwing GL1800. After two weeks and about 1000 miles, I could not be more impressed. Obviously I had reason to believe that I would like it better than the Harley or I wouldn't have made the trade. But if I would have known that I would love it this much I would have bought one a long time ago. This is one magnificent machine! I love it! After one week I took my first long ride of about 350 miles. Even without a backrest and without highway pegs (both of which I had on the Harley), it was still more comfortable than the Harley at the end of the day. The seat is more comfortable, it rides better, handles better, runs better..... need I go on? I truly loved that Harley, and I'm saying nothing bad about it, but this Goldwing is clearly a better bike. Better in all categories. I never looked back and I don't miss the Harley one bit.
There are two things that I miss. One is my good Garmin GPS. The GPS on the Goldwing is nice and the maps are clear and big enough to actually see them and use them while you're riding. But there are many things it cannot do. I expect I will have to find some type of mount so I can use my old GPS which I still have. If anyone has any advice on that topic I would appreciate it. I need to find the best way to mount and power my Garmin.
I also miss my CD player. The CD player on the Harley was capable of playing MP3 CD's and I made my own on the computer at home. They would often hold 60 or more songs. There is no CD player on the Goldwing (unless you pay $1200). It has a connector for an MP3 player (IPOD, etc....) in the left fairing compartment, but there is no power for it, so it is running off the tiny battery in the IPOD, which is Mickey Mouse. If anyone has any good suggestions in that department I would appreciate that as well. Ideally, I would like to have a CD player, compatible with the Goldwing controls,that would play MP3 CD's, but did NOT cost $1200. (But even if it did, I could live with that.) My second choice would be the MP3 player, but it must be powered by the Goldwing, and go on and off with the ignition.
I love this motorcycle and I plan on keeping it a long time, so I don't mind doing a little work and/or spending a little money to set it up the way I want it. But I want it right and not some half-assed setup. If anyone has any suggestions for the GPS or the music, I would like to hear them. You people have been very helpful to me in the past. I thank you in advance.
I am happy......... Rick
P.S. I'll change that picture next chance I get. Out with the Harley, in with the Goldwing!
With the 1800 just let out the clutch and crack the throttle and hang on, tachs are not needed, only a very strong strap on your helmet. 
