Comments on: Kumamoto – Birthplace of the 2012 (or will it be the 2013?) Model GoldWing http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/ an on-line magazine for the UK GoldWing Community Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:25:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ian Cardwell http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2306 Ian Cardwell Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:06:47 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2306 I think I'll hang on to my bike for a while - its got all the '2012' bits already fitted - iPod interface, Proper GPS (660), upgraded suspension, coated wheels, etc and at the moment I thinl it looks nicer than the 2012 does ;-) Cheers, Ian. I think I’ll hang on to my bike for a while – its got all the ’2012′ bits already fitted – iPod interface, Proper GPS (660), upgraded suspension, coated wheels, etc and at the moment I thinl it looks nicer than the 2012 does ;-)
Cheers,
Ian.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2293 Kevin Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:56:37 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2293 Well Honda has the red ribbon for secret keeping but still cannont fess up to reality on some issues with the Wing, as in no satellite radio signal when travelling south easterly in the midwest and central USA. So don't expect too much from them when it comes to customer satisfaction. Well Honda has the red ribbon for secret keeping but still cannont fess up to reality on some issues with the Wing, as in no satellite radio signal when travelling south easterly in the midwest and central USA.
So don’t expect too much from them when it comes to customer satisfaction.

]]> By: JJ Jean http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2290 JJ Jean Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:58:49 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2290 If Honda does not let us know some thing pretty quick. They bare going to start losing customers. We were told there would be a 2012 release in April 2011, and no one knows a cotton picking thing. Every bike I have ever owned has been a Honda and now it looks like I might be going to the dark side. If Honda does not let us know some thing pretty quick. They bare going to start losing customers. We were told there would be a 2012 release in April 2011, and no one knows a cotton picking thing. Every bike I have ever owned has been a Honda and now it looks like I might be going to the dark side.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2262 Stuart Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:23:50 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2262 Honda have aimed previous GoldWing models primarily at the North American "highway tourer" market which your wish list perhaps reflects, although the GL1800 was certainly a step change towards a higher performance and more versatile grand tourer, which suits me. It will be interesting to see if the new model, which has been designed and is hopefully now being built in Japan, will provide a further step in that direction - and therefore have more European appeal and be able to compete with the BMW K1600GT. Of course if you personally are prepared to pay for exactly what you want Honda might design, build and prove a bike to meet your precise needs. A few hundred million dollars should cover it! Honda have aimed previous GoldWing models primarily at the North American “highway tourer” market which your wish list perhaps reflects, although the GL1800 was certainly a step change towards a higher performance and more versatile grand tourer, which suits me. It will be interesting to see if the new model, which has been designed and is hopefully now being built in Japan, will provide a further step in that direction – and therefore have more European appeal and be able to compete with the BMW K1600GT. Of course if you personally are prepared to pay for exactly what you want Honda might design, build and prove a bike to meet your precise needs. A few hundred million dollars should cover it!

]]> By: Tony in New York City http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2261 Tony in New York City Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:15:45 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2261 I owned a GoldWing and have wanted to buy one for the past 4 years but the technology nor style has been what I wanted. I'd see a CB Radio as an addition for $1,000.00 including the Ant. but it has no iPOD dock. Talk about dated! Honda needs to offer a lot more. As someone who likes to ride cross country I want features that offer a smoother ride and a better seating position that allows for floor boards for the driver with gear and brake access. I don't want a trailer but a lot of us have tents and sleeping bags. I think the finish on the GoldWings is not meant to to take a beating. ON long trips alot of road stuff jumps up. Also, I'd like to see engine guards. They save the bike and rider. The standard seat has not been padded enough for cross country. Honda needs to think of our butts. Navigation should better as well as an integrated communication system with cell phone, CB, bluetooth and rider. The cheap plastic controls for the rider should be made of a much better quality. When driving a Vet I liked the headsup display as you can keep your eyes on the road at all times. We'll need better battery storage, When driving in 110 degrees I'd like options that cool me off. IN the winter let the engine heat work to keep me warm. I want to be seen at every angle from drivers around me. Iwant my blind spots covered with optics or technology. At night, I want to seen even from the side to on coming traffic. When driving through deer country I'd like a system that makes me aware of such dangers. I'll be glad to pay for all these features. two adults about 300 lbs and fully packed luggage and things stapped to the bike another 100lbs, tent, sleeping bages, axe, pots and pans, tools. Need to pull this gear without strain up steep hills and dirt roads. Also at times you're on STEEP declines so the bike must have good balance even with two people and fully loaded. At times I felt that the front of the bike was too light. The weight in the faring should be better I owned a GoldWing and have wanted to buy one for the past 4 years but the technology nor style has been what I wanted. I’d see a CB Radio as an addition for $1,000.00 including the Ant. but it has no iPOD dock. Talk about dated! Honda needs to offer a lot more. As someone who likes to ride cross country I want features that offer a smoother ride and a better seating position that allows for floor boards for the driver with gear and brake access. I don’t want a trailer but a lot of us have tents and sleeping bags. I think the finish on the GoldWings is not meant to to take a beating. ON long trips alot of road stuff jumps up. Also, I’d like to see engine guards. They save the bike and rider. The standard seat has not been padded enough for cross country. Honda needs to think of our butts. Navigation should better as well as an integrated communication system with cell phone, CB, bluetooth and rider. The cheap plastic controls for the rider should be made of a much better quality. When driving a Vet I liked the headsup display as you can keep your eyes on the road at all times. We’ll need better battery storage, When driving in 110 degrees I’d like options that cool me off. IN the winter let the engine heat work to keep me warm. I want to be seen at every angle from drivers around me. Iwant my blind spots covered with optics or technology. At night, I want to seen even from the side to on coming traffic. When driving through deer country I’d like a system that makes me aware of such dangers. I’ll be glad to pay for all these features. two adults about 300 lbs and fully packed luggage and things stapped to the bike another 100lbs, tent, sleeping bages, axe, pots and pans, tools. Need to pull this gear without strain up steep hills and dirt roads. Also at times you’re on STEEP declines so the bike must have good balance even with two people and fully loaded. At times I felt that the front of the bike was too light. The weight in the faring should be better

]]> By: Stuart http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2252 Stuart Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:50:02 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2252 Hi Christophe, I can't help you I'm afraid. I assume that you are interested in what the new GoldWing will have in the way of features but Honda are, as usual, being very secretive. Hi Christophe, I can’t help you I’m afraid. I assume that you are interested in what the new GoldWing will have in the way of features but Honda are, as usual, being very secretive.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2249 Kevin Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:33:05 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2249 This is driving me nuts. I have been bikeless since summer 2009. I wish they let me at least see what the bike will look like. It better be worth the wait!!! I want all the amenities. Bluetooth, better heated seats/grips, more powerful stereo, auto kickstand, and auto windshield. I hope they don't disappoint!!! Cost doesnt matter to me, I just want the bike to be the best out there! This is driving me nuts. I have been bikeless since summer 2009. I wish they let me at least see what the bike will look like. It better be worth the wait!!! I want all the amenities. Bluetooth, better heated seats/grips, more powerful stereo, auto kickstand, and auto windshield. I hope they don’t disappoint!!! Cost doesnt matter to me, I just want the bike to be the best out there!

]]> By: SUN BIKE DRIVER Compagny http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2246 SUN BIKE DRIVER Compagny Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:24:56 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2246 Hi and sorry for my English, I need to renew my motorcycle taxi fleet, currently Honda Goldwing 1800 of 2009. Can you tell me more about the component output of a new model in France? Renewal Date: March 2011. Thank you very much, Christophe Escoffier Manager Hi and sorry for my English,

I need to renew my motorcycle taxi fleet, currently Honda Goldwing 1800 of 2009.
Can you tell me more about the component output of a new model in France?
Renewal Date: March 2011.

Thank you very much,

Christophe Escoffier
Manager

]]> By: Stuart http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2232 Stuart Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:53:30 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2232 I fear than no one other than the select few Honda employees who need to know for Honda's purposes will have much of a clue. It was unusual for Honda to brief their US Dealers so far ahead of a release date, as they did a year or so ago. I fear than no one other than the select few Honda employees who need to know for Honda’s purposes will have much of a clue. It was unusual for Honda to brief their US Dealers so far ahead of a release date, as they did a year or so ago.

]]> By: Dan McCraw http://www.gl1800.org.uk/goldwing-ownership/kumamoto-birthplace-of-the-2012-goldwing/comment-page-1/#comment-2231 Dan McCraw Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:41:06 +0000 http://www.gl1800.org.uk/?p=2954#comment-2231 What in the heck is going on with the 2012's?? I need to know something before the 2010's are all gone ... if that's the best deal. Will Honda really change the look of the 2012's? Will it be a 6 speed transmission? Hey ... Hey!! Does anybody know??? Dan What in the heck is going on with the 2012′s?? I need to know something before the 2010′s are all gone … if that’s the best deal. Will Honda really change the look of the 2012′s? Will it be a 6 speed transmission? Hey … Hey!! Does anybody know??? Dan

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