My kind of power curve

[faffi]

While the bike itself is of little interest to me, the way Honda have tuned the Gold Wing GL1800 is in my personal view ideal. In the 2018 Cycle World test, it produced 97.85 hp at 5500 rpm and 108.41 lb.ft. of torque at—wait for it—1210 rpm! It is designed to tolerate heavy loads from 850 rpm without detonation. Me like

[PeteS]

Great motors and nearly maintenance free. Valves never need adjustment even at 90k miles. Only problem its in a 900 lb plus bike.

Pete

[Perazzimx14]

Great motors and nearly maintenance free. Valves never need adjustment even at 90k miles. Only problem its in a 900 lb plus bike.

Pete

And as exciting as watching paint dry. Rode a buddy's GW a few years back. It reminded me of a electric motor ramping up down on a frequency drive. Just get it into high gear as fast as possable and roll on/off the trottle at any speed.

[bigbikerrick]

I have a GL1800/ champion trike, after looking at the graph. I see why you can take off from a stop in first second or third gear. It doesnt lug,and just torques away!
They truly are amazing motors, and my favorite for 2 up riding in comfort/security.
Rick.

[PeteS]

I recall in the owners manual it said you can put it in fifth gear at 30 mph. It was reliable steed. Just not suited for anything besides hard pavement especially two up and loaded.

Pete

[SIR REAL ED]

I recall in the owners manual it said you can put it in fifth gear at 30 mph. It was reliable steed. Just not suited for anything besides hard pavement especially two up and loaded.

Pete

There is a very tight, curvy mountain pass road nearby.  Steep turns, first or second gear on a DR650, many are less than 15 mph turns.  A friend says he rides it uphill in fifth gear on his Goldwing.

[faffi]

I have not ridden a GL1800, but the current generation (introduced in 2018?) is said to be a really good handler, up to sporty riding. Not ideal on gravel, but not unsuitable, either. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T42bE9z6oqs

[Huzo]

Now that’s just what I’ve been missing all along, a bike where I don’t have to “worry”about changing gear…
I can’t wait to get that little lever out from under my left foot.
Also the unbridalled joy at not having to listen to the sonorous melody of a Staintune reflecting from the rock walls of the Stelvio Pass, just the monotone whine of a Japanese car motor.
Not to mention the remote feeling of an engine that seems removed from your consciousness due to the complete absence of rhythmic feedback.
Jeeezzzz…
It’s almost as good as not being there at all.
Magic…

[Ncdan]

Now that’s just what I’ve been missing all along, a bike where I don’t have to “worry”about changing gear…
I can’t wait to get that little lever out from under my left foot.
Also the unbridalled joy at not having to listen to the sonorous melody of a Staintune reflecting from the rock walls of the Stelvio Pass, just the monotone whine of a Japanese car motor.
Not to mention the remote feeling of an engine that seems removed from your consciousness due to the complete absence of rhythmic feedback.
Jeeezzzz…
It’s almost as good as not being there at all.
Magic…

Well good morning to you too Pete. Did a kangaroo pee in your cornflakes this morning or what?😂😂😂

[SIR REAL ED]

While the bike itself is of little interest to me, the way Honda have tuned the Gold Wing GL1800 is in my personal view ideal. In the 2018 Cycle World test, it produced 97.85 hp at 5500 rpm and 108.41 lb.ft. of torque at—wait for it—1210 rpm! It is designed to tolerate heavy loads from 850 rpm without detonation. Me like

Whoa......

Chop off four cylinders and have a neat, modern version of a 600cc BMW!

That would be a cool project bike!

I've wanted to find a cheap crashed Goldwing and make a little utility tractor out of it.  But I suspect the electronics/CPU would make the project a huge headache.

[SIR REAL ED]

Now that’s just what I’ve been missing all along, a bike where I don’t have to “worry”about changing gear…
I can’t wait to get that little lever out from under my left foot.
Also the unbridalled joy at not having to listen to the sonorous melody of a Staintune reflecting from the rock walls of the Stelvio Pass, just the monotone whine of a Japanese car motor.
Not to mention the remote feeling of an engine that seems removed from your consciousness due to the complete absence of rhythmic feedback.
Jeeezzzz…
It’s almost as good as not being there at all.
Magic…

Is this the real Huzo, or the AI version?

As soon as Honda adds the self-driving function to the Goldwing, they will sell like hotcakes!

[SIR REAL ED]

Well good morning to you too Pete. Did a kangaroo pee in your cornflakes this morning or what?😂😂😂

NCDan,

Insulting the second favorite breakfast of manly men in Straya?

How dare you!  - Imagine a Greta Thunberg voice....

First choice for breakfast in Straya is always meat though....

[Huzo]

Well good morning to you too Pete. Did a kangaroo pee in your cornflakes this morning or what?😂😂😂

A hearty howdy doo to you too Dan, hope you’re doin’ fine…
No a Kangaroo didn’t pee in my Cornflakes…(it was a Wombat).
But somewhat tasty I’ll admit, thought of as a delicacy down these parts !
The salt reduces the cramping I sometimes suffer from.
Also who was that young go-getter who thought my comments were AI generated ? If I went looking for “digital enhancement”, it wouldn’t be from a lap top…! 
Speaking of digital enhancement…

I went to a Proctologist (not a Proctor ologist), the other day asked him would he tape two fingers together for the examination..
“Why ?”… he asked
“Well” …I said..
“You’re a Doctor, I’d like a second opinion…” !

[SIR REAL ED]

A hearty howdy doo to you too Dan, hope you’re doin’ fine…
No a Kangaroo didn’t pee in my Cornflakes…(it was a Wombat).
But somewhat tasty I’ll admit, thought of as a delicacy down these parts !
The salt r,educes the cramping I sometimes suffer from.
Also who was that young go-getter who thought my comments were AI generated ? If I went looking for “digital enhancement”, it wouldn’t be from a lap top…! 

Aye mate,

but not as good as a plate of meat though, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE-al0xSFJo

[Huzo]

NCDan,
First choice for breakfast in Straya is always meat though....

Yep, washed down with 6 cans of VB….
The good stuff tastes as good coming up as going down..
“The chunder from Down Under…”
https://youtu.be/pdghVSXD9BA?si=Gjuu8rap3Magkbyq
https://youtu.be/R2zYXKL2Zec?si=skZ_2bqP_EMkHHqn

[faffi]

We can match the Oz sheep meals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPR8WbhI04o

[Huzo]

We can match the Oz sheep meals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPR8WbhI04o

Ha…! 

[faffi]

Back on topic. Not sure what this bloke is made of - I would have frozen to death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpd7sD0AyKw

[inditx]

Well I have sat on the newer version GW but have yet to ride one
It has been said that it is the quintessential mile muncher especially for 2 up

I am seriously considering one with the DCT for just that purpose.
Spare me the negativity on the DCT, I’ve had 2 Hondas with DCT and for what it’s designed to do it works a treat

TEHO
YMMV
IMHO
That’s ll the acronyms I can think of…lol
inditx

[PeteS]

Back on topic. Not sure what this bloke is made of - I would have frozen to death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpd7sD0AyKw

That guy is rider!!! Hats off to him!

Pete

[Moparnut72]

Matt does all kinds of crazy things. He is an amazing rider although crazy. That poor wing has been through all kinds of stuff. He has a Busa that has also been beat to death to say nothing of the Ducati he has turned into a snow machine.
kk

[SIR REAL ED]

We can match the Oz sheep meals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPR8WbhI04o

Let's be fair, and IIRC, the Aryan's are credited with this delicacy!

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/31900/home-made-souse/

[SIR REAL ED]

Back on topic. Not sure what this bloke is made of - I would have frozen to death.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpd7sD0AyKw

In spite of his hairstyle, by every measure this guy is a man's man, or a biker's biker!

Those of us with the same DNA on both sides of our family tree salute you!!