I currently ride a 1999 Valkyrie Interstate with a TriWing conversion. It has an 8* rake. I have put about 62K on it. Total is 116,000 miles and still runs like a scalded dog. I like the Valk, but my wife wants a more comfortable (read less wind/rain) ride. I am looking at a 1989 GL1500 Goldwing with a 2000 MotorTrike conversion. Am familiar with the MotorTrike. It has not been raked. It has 35,000 miles on the machine with approximately 10,000 on the conversion. I have never owned or ridden a Wing.
Other than what I have heard (pretty much all good) I really don't know much about them. This machine is about 800 miles away. So, before I go that far to look at it, is there <b><u>any</u></b> reason that I should not consider this ride? Is the age an issue? Is there anything inherently weak or worrisome associated with this year bike? I know this is a loaded question, but considering my present ride, and the fact that I live and ride a lot in the mountains, will I feel like I absolutely have to rake it? I am also considering a 1998 with a Champion conversion. This one is about 2-3 thousand more, about the same mileage, with a few less goodies, but has a 5* rake. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Stan
Other than what I have heard (pretty much all good) I really don't know much about them. This machine is about 800 miles away. So, before I go that far to look at it, is there <b><u>any</u></b> reason that I should not consider this ride? Is the age an issue? Is there anything inherently weak or worrisome associated with this year bike? I know this is a loaded question, but considering my present ride, and the fact that I live and ride a lot in the mountains, will I feel like I absolutely have to rake it? I am also considering a 1998 with a Champion conversion. This one is about 2-3 thousand more, about the same mileage, with a few less goodies, but has a 5* rake. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Stan