What is the wheelbase of a Honda Goldwing?
Honda Gold Wing
| 2018 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Co., Ltd |
| Wheelbase | 1,690 mm (66.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L : 2,575 mm (101.4 in) W : 905 mm (35.6 in) H : 1,430 mm (56 in) |
| Seat height | 740 mm (29.3 in) |
Can you lower the seat height on a Honda Goldwing?
Lowered it 3/4″ and it makes a world of difference. I would sure go back and check the suspension pre-load. It significantly raises and lowers the bike. And the suggestion about scooting forward on the seat when you are stopping is good.
Is it OK to Scoot forward on a Honda Goldwing?
I would sure go back and check the suspension pre-load. It significantly raises and lowers the bike. And the suggestion about scooting forward on the seat when you are stopping is good. I’ll bet that with the suspension lower, you having reasonably good riding boots (not sneakers) and scooting forward, you will find a good comfort level.
Is the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing a good car?
Honda flagships with £17K price tags should be well put together. And the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing is. The engine’s pretty unstressed but corrosion can build in hidden areas so if buying used be prepared to lie down and have a good poke about underneath. Loads are big so the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing’s chassis bearings can wear.
Can you change the preload on a Honda Goldwing?
Very hard to explain and understand but, going up in “numbers” changes the preload, it does not alter the action of the shock! Suggested by a man much wiser than I, on another forum, was to set it on 25 and leave it there.
Is there a way to lower a Honda Goldwing?
Schroader’s Honda in Hendersonville, N.C. has made a kit to lower the 2018 Goldwings up to 2 inches.They sell and install the kit at a very reasonable price, but will not sell the kit for installation by anyone else. Dr. No Won’t lowering the bike, limit cornering ability?
Is it safe to buy a 1978 Honda Gold Wing?
One forum member of Gold Wing Facts says to avoid the 1978 and 1979 models. These were both on the tail end of the first gen GL1000s. In the forum member’s words, they are “duds.” We dug a little deeper to see if there was any merit to the claim.
Is the Honda Gold Wing GL1200A a good bike?
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Is the Honda Goldwing too short for me?
I’m too short! I’ve been admiring the Goldwing for a couple of years and in my mind, I knew it would be my next bike. I currently ride a 2009 Harley Classic. I finally went to the dealer yesterday to hopefully take a test ride. But when I stood the bike up, I was on tippy toes. What a disappointment.