Production of a GOLDWING video

[Phantom]

This was the old Marysville Ohio plant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUWQe42nr3o

[MichaelG]

Phantom, I have been to the old factory in Marysville several times. The second time was because Honda took in my 2003 Wing, that had over 107,000 miles on it in exactly 1 year, and they gave me a new 2004 Wing, in exchange. They put my '03 Wing in their museum, with a placard to show the mileage on it, and the records I had set with it. Then they had me walk along with the Line Foreman for 2 days while they built my new '04 bike, and when it was all done, and all paperwork signed, I rode home with the new bike. The factory was really fun to go through.

[MNF6B]

Phantom, I have been to the old factory in Marysville several times. The second time was because Honda took in my 2003 Wing, that had over 107,000 miles on it in exactly 1 year, and they gave me a new 2004 Wing, in exchange. They put my '03 Wing in their museum, with a placard to show the mileage on it, and the records I had set with it. Then they had me walk along with the Line Foreman for 2 days while they built my new '04 bike, and when it was all done, and all paperwork signed, I rode home with the new bike. The factory was really fun to go through.

That must have been a fun experience seeing your bike being built.
What happened to the Marysville plant?

[Phantom]

Phantom, I have been to the old factory in Marysville several times. The second time was because Honda took in my 2003 Wing, that had over 107,000 miles on it in exactly 1 year, and they gave me a new 2004 Wing, in exchange. They put my '03 Wing in their museum, with a placard to show the mileage on it, and the records I had set with it. Then they had me walk along with the Line Foreman for 2 days while they built my new '04 bike, and when it was all done, and all paperwork signed, I rode home with the new bike. The factory was really fun to go through.


Miles, that is awesome :icon_cool::yes: I would love to put that kind of mileage on a Goldwing ….. in my case it will take me 10 years to reach 100,000 miles

MNF6B, Marysville plant Goldwing assembly line was closed at the end of June 2009, disassembled and shipped to Japan. It took all of 2010 and part of 2011 to re-assemble it. The first Goldwings off the Japanese assembly line were the 2012 models …… there are no 2011 Goldwings.

[ths61]

... Marysville plant Goldwing assembly line was closed at the end of June 2009, disassembled and shipped to Japan. It took all of 2010 and part of 2011 to re-assemble it. The first Goldwings off the Japanese assembly line were the 2012 models …… there are no 2011 Goldwings ....

It is a shame that they are no longer made in the USA.

[opas ride]

It is my understanding from a very reliable source, that Honda assembly for Goldwings, F6B, etc. is returning to production in Tennessee in 2015...The local government made them a huge tax incentive/deal to move there.......Guess we will see what the future brings...

[Trike lady]

It is my understanding from a very reliable source, that Honda assembly for Goldwings, F6B, etc. is returning to production in Tennessee in 2015...The local government made them a huge tax incentive/deal to move there.......Guess we will see what the future brings...

That would be wonderful.

[Scotrod]

It is my understanding from a very reliable source, that Honda assembly for Goldwings, F6B, etc. is returning to production in Tennessee in 2015...The local government made them a huge tax incentive/deal to move there.......Guess we will see what the future brings...

Kinda wondering if the overall market for such machines is actually right here in the USA anyway. Why make 'em 1/2 way around the world just to ship most of 'em here?

I can see why they wanted Maryville for cars,,, Its all about the $$$$$.

So,,, If moving to Tennessee,,, there might not be a 2014 F6B,,, Just like there aren't any 2011 Goldwings, :icon_wink:

[Deer Slayer]

I looked my shipping box and in read, Made in Ohio. Never made them in the USA. lol...

[Cruiser]

My 2007 Goldwing built in Ohio had a much better build quality than my 2012 built in Japan.

[opas ride]

An old buddy of mine, that used to work for Honda, was told that they had some issues getting the production up and right for a short while after they moved back to Japan, especially on early production runs on the 2012 GW's...Don't know it to be true but perhaps it might explain your build issues compared to the Ohio unit???

[Cali261]

This was the old Marysville Ohio plant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUWQe42nr3o


I came across this old ad for the F6B that I had not seen. I’m surprised it’s still such a well kept secret.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6H_STlXthEU