Decision Time.

[ZeroG]

I would love to try out a Hannigan conversion. The one I see for sale 4 hours from me is at a dealer. It's a 2008 with 50k miles. Appears to be in great shape. Priced at 27,500. This price does include a pull behind matching trailer. Or I can buy a 2014 GW with 10k miles with CSC conversion for the same price. Seems like a no brainer to me. I will check out the 2014 later today. Still deciding if I should drive 4 hours to check out the 2008 with 50k miles. Leaning against it for now.

Here's a pic of each. White is the 2008. Red is the 2014. Which would you choose and why? Assuming both ride GREAT.

[LadyonaMission]

I think you should buy the red one. It is newer.

[ZeroG]

Also in consideration:

A 2008 GW roadsmith conversion. 30k miles. for 19k

[ZeroG]

I think you should buy the red one. It is newer.

Thanks. I'm leaning the same way. Will know more after I see it and drive it later today. Will report back here.

[rhino 2]

I always prefer a newer model .And 10 thousand miles on a Honda is like new.......

[paws]

Red 2014 would be my choice, hands down.

Newer model Gold Wing. Some of the Honda dealers have gotten snarky about working on the Honda part of the bike if it is older than 10 years.

Red has lower miles.

Hannigan is a VERY good, extremely well-built kit but you might check around to see how many Hannigan dealers are available closer to you than CSC dealers might be. This could be your deciding factor.

Trailer is nice but there are a bunch of trailers out there for reasonable $$.

The price for the white is way out of line for a 2008 GW with 50k on the clock…even with trailer. 50k is barely considered broken in for a Gold Wing… but buyers will consult their NADA and never pay that price.

Let us know what you decide. Both kits are good quality kits… and the Gold Wing…well its a Gold Wing…their quality doesn’t disappoint…

[ZeroG]

Thanks All. I am leaning to the newer 2014 red one but have not even see it in person yet ...

Found another one just 45 mins from the red one. This one is black.

It's a 2012 GW roadsmith conversion. 20k miles for 24k asking price.

I figure I might as well go see this one too. He is available later today so ...

Here's a pic of this 2012, 20k miles for 24k

The wheel base on this one looks longer than the Gold and Red GW's posted earlier. Much longer and maybe narrower. Might be optical illusion.

[trikeman]

Retail Red

PS Red Goldwing go Faster....

[LadyonaMission]

I personally think test riding different trikes is a good idea.

[1dn5up]

Go Red

[Jack Klarich]

I agree with Lola, ride them all to help you decide

[cScjhb]

I "third" Lola's comments. The white one has a drivers backrest (a must for me) and some air wings but is over priced for what it is. And, do you really want to pay extra for a trailer that you may not even need? Make sure what ever you decide that the bike has EZ steer (raked triple tree) or you will not be happy until it does. All the bikes you are looking at are good quality with a lifetime of use left in them. You really can't go wrong if you heart steers you towards one over the others. Looking for a full report with pictures after you pull the trigger. Good luck..... Jim

[Gorilla]

Jim good point on the easy steer (rake kit)

[ZeroG]

Thanks for all the thoughts / replies.

I agree 110% on the EZ steer / Raked front end. All the ones I'm considering have that, a long wheelbase and IRS. All requirements thanks to reading posts on here. THANKS

The black 2012 was a disappointment. heel toe shifter. Yuck. and the guy had only owned it two months. Probably okay but since the red one is available and tested out perfect I'm going to try to go that route.

If that does not work out I'll talk with short stop here or look again at the 2008 gold one.

Short Stop, sorry I could not reply to your PM for some reason. I'd like to see pics of yours. join over at my forum .... forumsforums.com and you can send me pics in a PM there. I'm doc I'm the Papa Zook of that forum.

[rhino 2]

Thanks for all the thoughts / replies.

I agree 110% on the EZ steer / Raked front end. All the ones I'm considering have that, a long wheelbase and IRS. All requirements thanks to reading posts on here. THANKS

The black 2012 was a disappointment. heel toe shifter. Yuck. and the guy had only owned it two months. Probably okay but since the red one is available and tested out perfect I'm going to try to go that route.

If that does not work out I'll talk with short stop here or look again at the 2008 gold one.

Short Stop, sorry I could not reply to your PM for some reason. I'd like to see pics of yours. join over at my forum .... forumsforums.com and you can send me pics in a PM there. I'm doc I'm the Papa Zook of that forum.

You would have to be a Gold Club member to use the PM Feature....

[ZeroG]

You would have to be a Gold Club member to use the PM Feature....

Ahh thanks for the explanation rhino.

If things work out and I own a trike I have a feeling I'll join the Gold Club.

[rhino 2]

Ahh thanks for the explanation rhino.

If things work out and I own a trike I have a feeling I'll join the Gold Club.

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[ZeroG]

All worked out as I'd hoped.

I am now the proud owner of a 2014 Honda Goldwing CSC conversion.

Thanks all for your thoughts and suggestions.

Here are a few pics:

[cScjhb]

Good for you! Nice bike. That bike was pretty much the winner of the forum's choice. Enjoy..... Jim

[rhino 2]

All worked out as I'd hoped.

I am now the proud owner of a 2014 Honda Goldwing CSC conversion.

Thanks all for your thoughts and suggestions.

Here are a few pics:

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