Comments on: Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

By: Doyle

Doyle — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:03:36 +0000

Really nicely done…

By: baci

baci — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:28:48 +0000

As a proud owner of a ’78 nekkidwing I’m here to report that the ride is not “tank” like at all. I stepped up to the wing from a ’75 cb360t and the GL1000 is a dream to handle. I actually have that same exhaust configuration and it sounds great. Rich without being annoying. With the pipes swept up and tucked in it gives her a pretty little tight rear end, just how I like ‘em. Cheers to bikeexif for having a broad perspective on an emerging scene. BTW so far 3 other fellows I ride with have GL1000′s and we’re working on a 5th. I too hope it doesn’t gain to much popularity as that’ll send parts through the roof.

By: ac

ac — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:32:39 +0000

pimpin…
I love this, always liked the naked GLs from the ’70s someone beat me to it.
Nice job.
I like the seat.

By: Cedric

Cedric — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:01:47 +0000

Big and heavy bike, can it really be the future of custom motorcycles? I do not have the answer but i have to acknowledge that this Honda looks really nice. Great look.

By: RobL

RobL — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:30:40 +0000

@ Jim: very good point, the older ‘Wings aren’t that big by modern standards. A lot of the older bikes are small by the standards of modern rider size. Hurray for nutrition and an average height greater than “jockey”!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:36:13 +0000

Interesting how when the GW was introduced it seemed positively huge in comparison to other bikes, but now those GWs seems small. Wonderful workmanship. Let’s see more.

By: el vencejo

el vencejo — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:25:20 +0000

A great improvement on the original… and I like the shorty seat
Don’t think he’s looking for a tracker look, just using available parts that fit the purpose.