I have been riding ADV bikes for the last 30 years and decided to go gold wing 6 speed tour and I love this thing. I'm 57 years old, But I do own a 22 KLR for riding to work. I bought the 23 Goldwing for touring and man is it great for that.
I don't think I could ever give up my adventure bikes. It's who I am. But the GW has been a great addition to the fleet. I'm looking forward to giving it the touring duties on the next big trip.
The 2018+ Wings are beautiful bikes. I do not own one but do ride an 08 GL-1800 GoldWing which I love riding. I also ride a near classic Harley Electra Glide which has become part of the family over the past 22 years and I will never let go. Enjoy your new ride and keep on eye on the myriad of distracted drivers out there.
Sport tourer for sure. It’s not the Gold Wing of yesteryear - it is a small bike. You’re going to discover all kinds of new things about this bike in the beginning. Learn the DCT re-calibrate procedure and do it somewhat regularly. I kind of miss mine, so when you’re ready to sell it in 2 weeks let me know 😁
I have a 2019 DCT non tour. Best bike I’ve ever owned and the longest I’ve ever owned a bike😂. I love tour mode and save sport mode for around town and sometimes in the curved roads in the canyons. I put my phone on a ram mount. Run a Sena. I don’t really use the Goldwing electronics other than to look at the map on Mac. the smoothest ride you’ll ever own. Congratulations on the purchase.
I have a 2012 Goldwing and it is my 3rd. Never have I had an issue with the turn signals not turning off, as a matter of fact, I think they turn off too soon and I have to keep flipping the switch to keep then on long enough. Be safe, have fun.
I'd be very interested in you (and your wife) comparing your Gold Wing to her Spyder RT. Two big (red!) bikes built for touring and comfort. Since both of you are experienced riders, I'm really interested in your impressions of each bike when compared to one another.
@@dirt_dad_stuff - For what it's worth, here is a very cursory comparison. Yours would be the first I've seen by people who actually own both bikes and are familiar with them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F4sA24Yl2l0.htmlsi=U1WvXGgPHhv61lef
@@dirt_dad_stuff - For what its worth, there are two Gold Wing/Spyder comparisons on YT. Neither is super in-depth, and in my opinion, neither is done from a place of complete objectivity. I think you guys would do a better job. And since both these bikes are aimed at similar demographics, I think it would be very useful content! Find them here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VPwmONZegEE.htmlsi=a84JDtWEFN6Dg8sl and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F4sA24Yl2l0.html
I had the DCT on an Africa Twin and came to dislike it. In normal mode it changed up to quickly but in Sport just irritatingly low gears. I would have been happy had it changed down when I wanted it to accelerate but, despite all the clever electronics, it didn’t. We parted company after a year and 2,000 miles. I missed the GSA it replaced……
Interesting. My GSA buddy also had an African Twin DCT sandwiched be GSAs. He enjoyed his and encouraged the DCT to me for the GW. For me, I've been able to make friends with the DCT only because I have the ability to kick it down a couple of gears when it's time to go. Letting it do the changes only in auto would not work for me.
@@dirt_dad_stuff I had a foot change which was excellent but defeated the object of the DCT. The other issue was having no clutch meant re-learning stopping the bike on slow manoeuvres. Some have rigged a rear brake on the left handlebar to give some control. I got caught out very badly (my fault entirely) when I engaged Drive and in backing the bike with my feet tweaked the throttle. I was lucky not to drop it. Scared me! Very top heavy bike too which the GSA isn’t. I have an 890 Adventure (non S) which is an excellent bike. Still hanker for the GSA…..
Yikes, that situation would get my attention, too. I've been doing my low speed maneuvers in manual. Don't need any surprises from the DCT. My buddy went back to a GSA. Once bitten it's always with you. My 890R will likely stay around as long as my love of dirt never fades.
I don't wish to go keyboard warrior on you, but imho you are pushing the bike out front if your ability. Far too much speed in blind tight corners with the likely potential of tree leaves, or wet leaves on the ground. I have 400,000 miles on multi GWs and other bikes, and I'd nit do what I see you do in the first 2 minutes of your video. For months and years, you need to figure out everything that can go wrong, and drive in that knowledge envelope. Be Safe.
