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  1. 10-24-2017, 09:37 PM #1
    druggr
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    It's official ... a new Goldwing

    http://powersports.honda.com/?&cid=m...wersport_pmt_e

    https://www.facebook.com/HondaPowers...0749460634611/

    I was typing as fast as could. Hopefully there are no mistakes.

    - 5 models, 2 names ... The GoldWing and The GoldWing Tour

    - 90 lbs lighter

    - redesigned engine 4-valve/cylinder (24 valve unicam)

    - starter/generator 1 part

    - 7 spd DTC trans

    - 6 spd manual

    - gals -1.1 gallons but same distance per tank (5.5 gal)

    - new front suspension 30% less hand impact over bumps

    - eng. set more forward putting more weight over front end

    - narrower fairing, but better wind protection for passenger

    - ride by wire ... no thottle cables

    - 4 ride modes and suspension dampening

    - smart key ... no key needed

    - auto lock when you walk away

    - 7" TFT screen

    - 10 years of free map updates

    - ABS available on all trim levels

    - 20% higher fuel economy

    - car play integration for all Apple Phones

    - Bluetooth works for other phones

    - 50 Hondaline accessories available

    - 3 yr unlimited warrantee plus an extended available for 5 yr

    - much throatier sound
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  2. 10-24-2017, 09:50 PM #2
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    looks terrific

    Can't wait to test drive the DCT.
    2014 Red F6B with ABS
    Baker: Hand Wings, BikeMP3: rack, Cardo Packtalk Bold Cyclepump: air compressor, Garmin Zumo 396
    Honda: battery maintainer, center stand, passenger backrest, shop manual (2012-16), tall screen
    MEC: first aid kit Nelson Rigg: Route 1 Traveler Tour Trunk Bag
    Rivco: Honda Adjustable Highway Mounts, Flatfoot pegs
    Uclear: HBC200 intercom system (spares)
    ZUMOLOCK to lock on Zumo 396
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  4. 10-24-2017, 10:03 PM #4
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    Reverse?????? Please!!!
    If you are not part of the solution, YOU are the problem.

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    Here’s the details w/price:
    Starting at $23,500 up to 25k for DCT F6B version.

    http://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...2018-Gold-Wing

    Available February 2018


    Hondas and Kawis and Zukis and Yammys...Oh my!
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    It's has aluminum cylinder sleeves

    Anyone know what kind of life those have. Wasn't that what made the Chevy Vega a failure ??? Hopefully the technology today is different.
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    Quote Originally Posted by druggr View Post
    It's has aluminum cylinder sleeves

    Anyone know what kind of life those have. Wasn't that what made the Chevy Vega a failure ??? Hopefully the technology today is different.
    One would hope that since the Vega is 40+ years old there have been improvements to the tech
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    It's a little thing, but I like the Homelink garage door opener which is now a built in option
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  9. 10-26-2017, 03:01 PM #9
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    Vega

    Quote Originally Posted by druggr View Post
    It's has aluminum cylinder sleeves

    Anyone know what kind of life those have. Wasn't that what made the Chevy Vega a failure ??? Hopefully the technology today is different.
    i had a Chevy Vega - it was a LEMON....lol
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  10. 10-26-2017, 03:19 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunny View Post
    i had a Chevy Vega - it was a LEMON....lol
    How many miles were on it when the engine when kaput ?
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