2002 Honda GL1800S Gold Wing review from United States of America
"This is the best toy I have ever bought, and the most durable"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Headlights remained off after cranking, because the starter switch needed lubricant to fully release.
General comments?
I tried a different brand tire each time I replaced them, and found Metzler to improve the handling characteristics dramatically. The bike was more responsive in tight turns and curvy roads.
The low mounted engine makes this a good bike for mountain riding, as it is not top heavy and handles well in the sharp curves. And the EFI system handles the different altitudes with no problem.
I put 6,538 miles in a coast to coast and back trip in 14 days, and had no problems at all.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69748 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB750 |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2008 |