Goldwing miles?

[Ezjerry]

I am looking at a 2001 Gold Wing with 120,000 is that too many miles?

Thanks for expert advise.

Jerry

 

[rvance]

It's a good thing. It means you can get a great bike for less $$.

 

[JaysGone]

If its a good clean well maintained bike.
Its just about prebroken in.
If the price is right. I would not be concerned with the mileage.

 

[Lucky]

I am looking at a 2001 Gold Wing with 120,000 is that too many miles?

Thanks for expert advise.

Jerry

It would be to many for me.Guess it depends on how much riding you intend to do and the price.RIDE SAFE

 

[Ezjerry]

Tanks for the info I am new to riding. It seems to me that the Gold Wing is about the best. I am looking forward to riding and reading all the info I can get from Trike Talk.<br />
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Thanks for being here.<br />
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Jerry

 

[Gold Rush]

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</div>In the "Old Days" that was a lot of miles but the GL1800 isn't old technology. I know of several over 200,000 and a few over 250,000 miles. The '01 had it's issues but I expect the original owner got all the recalls and updates seen to. My '06 is coming up on 111,000 and going strong. Maintenance and abuse are the keys. If both were done (or not) that will be the deciding factors. Of course that $$$$ is also a big one. <br />
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Good luck with your decision.

 

[driver10]

Take the vin # to Honda dealer and see if the all the factory recalls and frame checks have done. Mine was a 2001 and it hadn't had any of the checks done. Also pull the side covers and look behind the battery at the welds there also. If you go to gl1800riders and do search for frame cracks their is a lot of info on this.

 

[Mick]

These are the known frame cracks. The only other tyhing I would do is look for a trike take off final drive and driveshaft as a spare for your bike.

 

[Ezjerry]

Sorry I haven't replied but I couldn't get on the site. All of you are great. I was hoping you would say the mileage was not a problem. Now if I can make a deal.<br />
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Thanks<br />
Jerry

 

[Hog Wild]

I saw a GW at Bike Week in Daytona last year with 360 K on it and he rode it there. He said he wouldn't be afraid to ride it to California from Florida

 

[wheels]

Jerry, as others have said, those miles are not bad for a GL1800. I have several friends who have 300 thousand on thiers and one who has over 400 thousand and they all are still happy with the bike. I would ask the seller for the VIN number and then call your local Honda shop to see if the service recalls have been done. With the VIN number you can be sure to see if it did/does fall within the Frame Crack period and if so, if there is a record of it being checked out. You did not mention if this is a Trike or not. If it is a Trike, I would do the same with the kit maker to see if there have been any reported problems.

All an all, these GL1800's are great bikes and you should be ok with it, for the right price.

Enjoy

 

[John Luciano]

The weak points on a wing
As stated check the welds
The alternators have a tendency to fail around 85,000 miles, see if one has been replaces
Check and see if timing belt was done yet?
If price is right and it has not been done have it done and you are good for 120,000 more miles.
You did say Goldwing and I am assuming a 2 wheel not Trike!

 

[Mick]

On the 1800s you have a timing chain and not a belt or belts like the earlier models. They dont need replacement.

 

[tommy loso]

I have 130,000 miles on 03 trike and have had NO problems..Go for it-you won't be sorry

 

[John Luciano]

Wow you learn something every day. They finally really made them built proof. Now you never have to bring it in for service. Plugs go 100,000 miles, ( and they can be changed in 1 1/2 hours. )timing chain last almost forever. No rear chain or rubber band,and sprockets. fuel injection...now if they get front tires that last 50,000 miles..well the rears will on the trike.

 

[cavie]

Are the broken welds on the 2001 models recall item? Is the fix obvious?? I want an 1800 but can't afford a newer model. I've decided a wing is the best choice for the wife's back problems. I don't like all the Tupperware but having her ride with me is worth putting up with it.

 

[Veritas44]

I believe the Broken Weld issues were regarding the 2003 & 2004 models. You should be able to run the VIN by a Honda Dealer Service Department and they can give the definitive answer.
Always a good idea to run the VIN on any used unit you are looking at.

 

[rmrc51]

I believe the Broken Weld issues were regarding the 2003 & 2004 models. You should be able to run the VIN by a Honda Dealer Service Department and they can give the definitive answer.
Always a good idea to run the VIN on any used unit you are looking at.

Ernie made a good point! ThumbUp

I did the same thing before I bought my current ride. I called the dealership I use, they ran the number and told be she had a clear history. My Wing has been completely trouble free. Just needed some minor adjustments.

 

[Gold Rush]

The weld issue was for '01 thru '04 models.

I agree with so many that have suggested doing the VIN search. Any Honda dealer should be able to do that for you.

 

[wheels]

Are the broken welds on the 2001 models recall item? Is the fix obvious?? I want an 1800 but can't afford a newer model. I've decided a wing is the best choice for the wife's back problems. I don't like all the Tupperware but having her ride with me is worth putting up with it.

Cavie, each of the original owners for the bikes that fell in the suspect model years was notified to have their frames inspected. If they passed, the shop that did the inspection was to put two "punch marks" near the VIN on the collar which would be easy to see. If it failed, Honda took care of covering the reweld. If there is a bike that you are interested in, I would first look for the punch marks and of course ask the owner about it. As stated, a Honda Shop can run the VIN for you and tell you about what their records show for the bike in question. Honestly, in my opinion, if the bike in question has not had any issues to this point, my "guess" would be that it should be fine for the long haul. If you find a bike that was under the inspection notice, and was NOT checked, I would first discuss this with a local Honda Dealer to see where things are these days on the warranty aspect of this issue. My wife loves the Wing. Happy Hunting.