Finally enough info to name the new Wing and a new Parts fiche for 2018s GoldWings

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When the gl 1800 started in 2001 it stayed the same till 2012 till 2017, hence the second generation.

But the later change only had minor style and feature changes. A generation change is much more then that. For example take a 1955 Chev Belair and a 1957 Belair. The 55 had no rear fins, but the 57 did. The 57 did not represent a generation change. For the Belair, the next generation change occurred in 1959 with a completely new frame, trim, accessories, and body style.

Minor changes takes a handful of engineers. A generation changes requires teams of many.