My favorite saying is you buy what you like I buy what I love 🥰, I have 2 goldwings cause I love this bike, there's nothing you can say that is going to make me buy anything I don't want. My 2nd favorite saying if I buy a 2 story house and you like a 1 story flat should I sale my house cause of what you don't like?? 🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️
I've had Harleys AND Hondas. I've toured on both and I'm not jealous of either one. Just two different types of machines. Granted I don't need tech, when it comes to Harley's I actually prefer the older ones with less Tech.
Totally agree CH!! I have a 2008 GL1800 and it runs great. My wife loves it. Had a Harley-Davidson, she didn’t like it at all. Even after I put some mods on it. She’s a GOLDWING GIRL and I’m good with that. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾👍🏾😁
I'm Comparing Fixed Fairing Touring To Fixed Fairing Touring... Road Glide Vs Goldwing. A Goldwing Is A Hell-Of-A Machine... Absolute Engine Reliability, 6 Cylinder Motor With Supreme Engineering. But A Harley Can't Be Denied... The Sound, Look, Feel And Community Of A Harley Is What Attracts Millions To The Brand.. The Craftsmanship... The Relaxed Seating Position Is What Makes A Harley Touring Bike... A Harley May Not Be As Powerful Or Reliable As A Wing But It's Powerful And Reliable Enough... It's A Challenge For A Harley To Compete With A Car Motor (6 Cyl) .... The Goldwing Has A Sports Bike, Bar-Stool Like Seating Position, Which Makes It Difficult For A 6'4" Rider Such As Myself To Ride Comfortably. I Feel Cramped On The Wing And Everything Is Shrouded In Plastic... Unlike A Harley Where You Could See The Heads, Push-rods And Other Detailed Craftsmanship. I Know There's Nothing Like Going On A Long Road Trip Knowing That Your Bike Won't Leave You Stranded, So I Understand Why People Love The Wing. But I Really Like The Harley For The Sound, Look Feel And Community. They're Two Different Machines... It All Comes Down To Preference. I Could Never Be Jealous Of A Sports Bike, Moped Looking Motorcycle Because I Know My Road Glide Special Is Bad Ass💯
I agree with you. The one thing that hurts the Goldwing is that it really isn't built for taller riders the way the road glide is. I think it is a more comfortable seating position. Spot on comments. Ride safe!
@@craighanesworth Apologies For The Slight Goldwing Insult At The End Of My Comment... I Use That Talking Point When I Respond To My Brothers Trash Talking Of Harleys ... But In My Honest Opinion; Both Bikes Have Something Great To Offer... That Wing Is A Helluva Bike... Reliably Smooth As Butter And Powerful As Can Be... And I Think They're Good Looking Bikes... In A Class Of Its Own 💯 Thanks For Responding To My Comment... I Have A 2022 Road Glide Special And A 2006 Suzuki Burgman 650, And I Know My Burgman Isn't A Honda But It's Still Japanese Engineering And A Total Blast To Ride. Smooth And Deceptively Powerful... I Ride My Burgman Just As Much, If Not More Than My Hog... Stay Safe And Watch For The Idiots On Their Phones... God Bless!!! Apologies Again For The Lengthly Comments 😆... I Love Talking About Motorcycles.
@@craighanesworth Also, metric motorcycles don't have the aftermarket goodies that Harley's do and the Goldwing engine would need a turbo or bet yet , a supercharger to get any real increase in power which would require a complete engine makeover. My preference is the Goldwing !!
Hahaha.,.,I tell you what, you seem to talk a lot about Harley Riders. Good wings are good bikes, but as a Harley rider and mechanic. The reason I ride a2009 and not a new one is because the wrenching on the is a lot easier than working on a good wing. I do agree with you, that if your afraid of a recall, you shouldn't be riding.
I ride a Kawaski Voyager, so I know about having a bike with no tech LOL. I'm looking at the GW but wondering if the riding position will be as comfortable. You're right the HD's are not as reliable or as updated as the GW and the 2024 are way overpriced. I need to buy used so the GW 2018 is probably a good option. Your rant was hilarious but true.
If you are 6 ft tall or shorter I would say that the Goldwing is going to be very comfortable. If you are 6"1 or taller, I think that you might need to add some highway pegs to stretch out on the longer rides. The smoothness of the bike is second to none. Lastly, I would say that you might have to change or modify the seat if it hasn't been done so already. I think the stock seat is uncomfortable . Ride safe!
i do not care who rides what I ride a 2002 Harley classic it run grate and I do ride I dont see any reason to get rid of it , the truth is you did not pay for what some one is riding nor do do you know the memory behind the bike is I found some unbelievable amazing stories abut some bikes out there ride on
I like and respect both bikes!! I chose Harley Davidson because I think it's better in ways the Honda can't compete! Like the brotherhood and customization! I think Goldwing is the best cross country bike and maybe the best riding bike period!! For me and most Harley Davidson owners I know it's not just about the bike itself rather the whole experience and cool look that you just can't get from Honda! Also from my experience it's the Honda guys always throwing shade and ragging on Harley not the way you put it, so maybe they are the ones who's jealous 😉
@@Kyle-sr6jm those are objective views because the customization and brotherhood of Harley Davidson is in fact the experience you don't get with Honda! This is what I don't get, in my statement I clearly gave credit were credit is due but for some reason Harley riders have to explain why they choose Harley and when they give credit its not enough! Again Honda may very well have the best riding bike but thats fine for you but thats not all most people want!!
bought a $30,000 harley & replaced the handlebar, the grips, the seat, the mirrors, the pegs, the pipes, the suspension, the breather, the cams, get it tuned, replaced the brakes, the windshield, added a tourpack, replaced the lights, added illuminated backlighting on controls, added side stand sensor, added tpms sensor, paid extra for RDRS (traction control, lean abs & hill assist), added engine wind deflectors bec it gets tooo hot, replaced brake levers to adjustable, added heated seats, etc) and then bought a leather vest so he can feel that he belonged because he simply just can’t ride by himself, without his harley buddies and looking tough but quiet when by himself lol..
Such BS, I have never had a problem with any of my Harley’s. You keep up on the maintenance and it will last you forever. I still ride a 2003 Heritage Spinger 100th anniversary edition and I ride it every day and put thousands of miles on it and tour all around the country too.
Goldwings suck compared to the Nav on Harleys, don't even come close, I agree they are better in some ways but the big difference is Harley has a soul, something a GW don't have....
Id like to have another harley just to take short rides. I loved my deuce. Id like to have a goldwing to travel on. BUT...The last time I walked in a Harley dealership (blueridge harley, Hickory NC) multiple salesman harassed me to the point I will never set foot in there again.
The Honda handles better IMHO, and if I wanted a barcalounger on wheels, I guess that would be my choice. 850lbs of motorcycle is not my idea of motorcling...just not my cup of tea.
previous 3 harley motorcycle owner here. (roadster 1200, SGS & RGS). all combined, still doesn’t sum up to the GW. GW has a fuel pump recall that they are willing to fix. on my SGS, harley knew about the sumping issue & won’t even issue a recall. i had to get it fixed myself!
I have an older Goldwing 1800 and I also own a Harley Heritage 114. Both are good bikes. I do feel like manufacturers really push new products no matter what they are because they know there are people out there that have to have the latest and greatest thing. I try not to fall into that trap. I would like to have a new Goldwing, but right now mine does a fine job. Maybe when I get a lot of miles on it I'll look at getting a new one. Same with my Harley or my other bikes I own. Like you said just buy what you enjoy and ride.
I guess the major difference would be the amount of stock features both bikes offer. Since HD is all about paying extra for add ons, I guess Honda here would have advantage over HD.
I’ve owned all kinds of bikes to include an Ultra for almost 10yrs. If I were you and you wanted the Harley experience I’d keep the wing and add a road king to the garage. Take the wing when you want to travel problem free, and do local trips or overnights on the Harley. If you want the tech throw a CarPlay unit on and use your comm system. Most Harley riders trade every couple years for very little gain. But I know you have a few bikes already so what’s one more 😂😂😂
Well, like @roadglide said, I love my bike. If it crapped out on me all of a sudden, I might swerve into the other lane and get a Harley but for now, I’m very pleased with my current bike. It gets the job done for sure and as you can see in my videos, it can eat up the miles. It can go and go and go. When the first announcement of the recall came out; I just kind of blew it off because the bike was in the garage anyways no big deal. Everything can have a recall at some point. It’s part of the process of buying something new. Thanks for sharing your bike and posting your cool videos. If you’re up for it, I have a f6b_adventures ride-in in April at the tail of the dragon. Looking forward to meeting you there.
Man, you know that HD owners were waiting for this recall lol. We are currently in HD country (Daytona Bike Week)... Kake and I walked into the HD section and stayed there all day with our Honda shirts LOL. With all that said, every brand has had a recall, be it major or minor. "Long Live Gold Wings." BTW excellent B roll
I wouldn’t say it’s jealousy more ignorance. I have owned multiple of both. Rode my 2018 GW for until last month. Much better suspension, brakes and tech. Until I rode the CVO ST. Infotainment just surpassed Honda. Brakes and suspension on par with the GW. Granted this only applies to the CVO ST. Waiting on mine to come in. I love to ride. Brand is secondary. My GW still has a lower center of gravity. I’ll check on the next gen of the GW when that comes out.
OBVIOUSLY i'M THE EXCEPTION TO THIS THEORY !!! We can do an odometer challenge to support my statement. from my experience they all the same just different if that makes any sense...not trading my Harley any time soon but still miss my Goldwing once in a while....................JB.
i understand trading from a 107 and under engine harley go for the new 24 but if you have the 114" i dont think its a good idea to trade at all.. Could be just me but i would save the money and just fix the 18-23 model year Harleys up to the way you want it and keep driving... Now I will say i have been debating on trading my 21 Harley Ultra in for a newer Golding DCT.. Only because im tired of buying stuff all the time for the harley to keep upgrading lol. and i heard the Goldwings run very well and no need to do much at all.. And Wife rides with me alot
I am definitely keeping my Goldwing. The thing I like is that you really don't have to do anything to a Goldwing. Other than comfort upgrades. The engine is fine out of the box. Ride safe!
Well from what I hear you’re going from a bullet proof bike that never leaks oil to a machine does all of that plus the vibration - but it’s a totally different ride - if you tour a lot I’d keep the Honda if you going around town maybe an overnight HD is a whole other experience then why not but test drive first In the end ride what you like
The biggest reason people are buying the '24 HD over the '23's is because all the new tech (To HD) and bigger engine for less money by several thousand dollars. HD is going to have trouble (is already having trouble) getting rid of the 23's because of the much lower starting price of the 24's.
Hey Craig, great to see you out riding along the river. Just to clarify cause I'm not sure...so you are saying you would not trade in your Gold Wing for a Harley? LOL, cheers Dave
I was a self built rigid, springer girder rider. Yes, I put lot of miles on it, just carry a Swiss army Tinker knife and you can fix most anything. When the crotch rockets came out I finally bought one to see why people were buying them. If you like your arms and hands falling asleep and cramps in your neck, buy one. Be prepared to take corners you usually take at 45 you will have to do 100 to enjoy the corner and take it right. So, back to my ridged with the back wheel off the ground 70% of the time, kick start and one rear brake. Then I wondered why people rode gold wings, so I bought one. Boring as F___. I had a car already. So back to the ridged. Haven't ridden in a couple decades but thinking about building another bike. Nice that the EVO's are cheap enough so you can cut them up. You want digital dash, radio's, Ferring's, windshield, trunk, glass smooth ride, no vibration, helmet to helmet communication buy a car, they're cheaper and you don't need a helmet. Oh but the wind,,,,,, roll the windows down. JMO
There is just to much that is wrong with this video. Trust me there are no Harley riders who are jealous of a Gold Wing. If you know of a Harley dealer with deep discounts on their 23's please let me know. I'm looking for a 23 Road Glide ST. The dealers I'm talking with won't budge on the 23's and will sell me a 24 for less. Harley doesn't do recalls they just continue to sell you crap , even though they know there is an issue. Look up issues with the 17 through 19 they had oil sumping issues and oil pumps going bad blowing motors. No recall they don't care. If it happens during warranty they might fix it and if you're warranty expires it's your problem.. One thing you did get correct is Honda makes a better bike and one of the reasons I'll be getting a Gold Wing, unless you can find me a deal on a 23 RG ST.
I have never owned a Honda. I have owned a lot of Harley's. However Honda is a better built better and if you traded in your Honda for a Harley you are brain damaged.
Obviously you can... but should you? I don't think so. After sitting on the absolute top of the pile, ultra cruiser like you have... I don't think the Harley is going to do anything but upset you. Two TOTALLY different motorcycles. The unsmooth (yet rubbermounted) motor alone would be a constant reminder as well as a lack of accessories that the Wing just has. Test ride one and let me know your thoughts.
You are anotherGoldwing Rider jealous of Harley riders. I've talked with others that sound just like you before who end up with Harleys. Stop having second thoughts and raving on about the virtues of a Honda while knowing what you really have always desired is a Harley-Davidson. Go for it! After you ride a Harley, the Goldwing will usually stay in your garage should you decide to keep it. Come on...take a risk and experience the thrill of cruising on an unparalled legendary motorcycle....Harley Davidson forever man.
The Harley riders aren’t jealous, trust me. I’ve ridden them all (tourers) and can tell you they are all great bikes. The reason the argument can be made amongst them, is each does it differently. It simply comes down to personal preference. For me the 24 Glides are emotional, visceral, and uniquely beautiful. The wing is absurdly competent, no doubt, but it’s a Honda in every way, good and a little bit of yawn. 🥱 The K bike is Teutonic to the nines. IYKYK. Can Am Spyder, amazing machine, but again, depends on your preference and riding needs. It’s not an interstate mile muncher like the cycles are. Yeah, I left out the Indian on purpose, forgettable in this field. The rest don’t even matter in the market.
