Great article, the best information a new Winger, or want to be, could get. I think the main reason you can find so many extremely low mileage Gold Wings is old guys buy their “dream bike” then become totally intimidated by it’s size and weight. Practicing slow for many hours in a parking lot is the only way to gain the confidence needed to handle this beast.

One other piece of information I really think needs to be addressed is how do you pick up a 900 pound plus bike when it tips over? Sooner or later it’s going to tip and you are right about not being able to hold it. I think there are a lot of un-knowledgeable people selling these big bikes because the first salesman I asked the question said, “just grab hold and lift it up like you would any bike”. If you can do that you are much more of a man than I am or you you have just lined up your need for back surgery!

The best information about picking up a Gold Wing I got off the Internet and would suggest practicing this technique before buying or riding any big bike.

If you get a chance is there a sliding scale (depending upon the weight of riders) of what pressures should you set to use on the rear suspension when riding solo and 2 up.

I have a 1998 GL1500 SE.