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John

Illinois, USA

Reviewed on February 21, 2024

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) view listing

5.0
Ultra reliable and comfortable. Capable of touring the continent. Literally the most popular and top rated touring machine in the industry. Perfectly balanced allowing ease of control despite its size. Runs on 87 octane fuel per Honda Motor Co.... read more
Ultra reliable and comfortable. Capable of touring the continent. Literally the most popular and top rated touring machine in the industry. Perfectly balanced allowing ease of control despite its size. Runs on 87 octane fuel per Honda Motor Co.
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paffel

Minnesota

Reviewed on May 24, 2022

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) view listing

1.0
Imagine riding a couch down the highway - that's the 1800 Honda Goldwing. Greatest touring bike ever! The color stands out for other traffic to see. The flood lights add safety especially at night when wanting to see more in the roadsides. It rides like a dream.... read more
Imagine riding a couch down the highway - that's the 1800 Honda Goldwing. Greatest touring bike ever! The color stands out for other traffic to see. The flood lights add safety especially at night when wanting to see more in the roadsides. It rides like a dream.
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Jim Pennington

Cleves, Ohio

Reviewed on November 18, 2006

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) view listing

5.0
I purchased the 2002 new when it first was on the dealer's floor. I have since put over 103,000 miles on it with very little problems. The only problems I have had are with tire mileage. I was used to getting 24,000 plus miles on tires with my 1994 SE 1500 and now I am getting half of that. Not the bikes f... read more
I purchased the 2002 new when it first was on the dealer's floor. I have since put over 103,000 miles on it with very little problems. The only problems I have had are with tire mileage. I was used to getting 24,000 plus miles on tires with my 1994 SE 1500 and now I am getting half of that. Not the bikes fault, the tires just do not last as well as the motorcycle does. I do all my own servicing with oil changes. Primarily I use Synthetic oil at approximately 8,000 miles depending on conditions. I have an extended warranty until 2008 and have not had to use it yet. The frame was not cracked like some bikes were and with a hint of overheating, the dealer completed the recall on the ECM. That is the ONLY time the Wing has been in for mechanical repair. There were two other occasions where things were not right and that is explained below. The CB radio was replaced under warranty and the CD Changer/player was replaced under warranty.
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russell leach

st petersburg, Florida

Reviewed on October 31, 2005

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing ABS (GL1800A) view listing

5.0
I bought my GL 1800 in April 2002 it was the first yellow bike in Chicago. I rode it around downtown for a couple years and everyone told me it was the best looking bike they had ever seen. After 20000 miles it still handles like an F-16 on two wheels it takes turns at full speed I can lay it down on the ... read more
I bought my GL 1800 in April 2002 it was the first yellow bike in Chicago. I rode it around downtown for a couple years and everyone told me it was the best looking bike they had ever seen. After 20000 miles it still handles like an F-16 on two wheels it takes turns at full speed I can lay it down on the pegs and send sparks behind me in the turns. I ride it all over south Florida it packs the groceries and carries the luggage. I have had it up to 137 miles an hour - pretty scary but still a smooth ride. I can't wait to get a 2006 or 2007. It blows my Harleys out of the water.
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Don Roberts

Naperville, Illinois

Reviewed on February 26, 2005

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) view listing

5.0
I hadn't ridden in 30 years when a trip to SD (while sturgis was happening) gave me the bug. My wife thought I was nuts when I bought an '04 Spirit 1100. Before I knew it, she was hooked as a co-rider. Then we found the Wing. It's simply an unbelievable machine. It does everything you ask and has plenty left ... read more
I hadn't ridden in 30 years when a trip to SD (while sturgis was happening) gave me the bug. My wife thought I was nuts when I bought an '04 Spirit 1100. Before I knew it, she was hooked as a co-rider. Then we found the Wing. It's simply an unbelievable machine. It does everything you ask and has plenty left with amazing creature comforts. I took it to a sport rider training class (filled with 20 year olds on crotch rockets) and this old man (52) kept up fine. After 6,000 miles on the Wing, the Spirit is mine... but the Wing is ours. And by the way, the GWRRA is an awesome group of folks.
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Sam Davis

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Reviewed on October 4, 2004

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5.0
I purchased my 2002 Pearl Orange Gold Wing 1800 in August of 2003. It was brand new but hadn't sold because of the color. I love the orange color, but I didn't anticipate wanting to color coordinate myself with my bike. This is my first Gold Wing and I have found out from others that this is a common phenomen... read more
I purchased my 2002 Pearl Orange Gold Wing 1800 in August of 2003. It was brand new but hadn't sold because of the color. I love the orange color, but I didn't anticipate wanting to color coordinate myself with my bike. This is my first Gold Wing and I have found out from others that this is a common phenomenon. The bike drives awesome. Handles better than a sport bike to me. I can drive it longer because of the protection the bike affords me. I went through the original set of Dunlaps at 12,000 miles and I replaced them with Metzlers Me880's. I paid $200 for the rear tire and $160 for the front. It is very easy to remove the rear tire compared to the 1500 Wing. Put the bike on the center stand, take one panel off the back with 5 screws, and a single bar with two screws, then reach up and take the 5 automotive style lug nuts off and pull off the rear tire. I can't wait to start doing all of the other labor on the bike. Too bad nothing ever goes wrong with it. I am looking forward to the air filter change, some people have said that takes about 3 hours to do. I get about 35 to 38 miles to the gallon one up around town and 41 to 44 one or two up on the highway. If you see an orange Gold Wing around Green Bay, Wisconsin weaving back and forth in the lane, you can just know, I'll be grinning from ear to ear.
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Bill Bessinger

Galion, Ohio

Reviewed on April 23, 2004

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) view listing

5.0
I have had many (many) cycles over the years. My father even had a cycle business (so I have rode) many brands over the years. But nothing like the Wing. I had taken my 2 year old Suzuki Intruder in for an Oil change, and saw the new 2002 Pearl Orange Goldwing and rode it home. It's been the best and I love ... read more
I have had many (many) cycles over the years. My father even had a cycle business (so I have rode) many brands over the years. But nothing like the Wing. I had taken my 2 year old Suzuki Intruder in for an Oil change, and saw the new 2002 Pearl Orange Goldwing and rode it home. It's been the best and I love it. Only problems were the two recalls. For the frame weld and over heating problem, "it was in the Honda shop almost two weeks".
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Preston Hale

Dickinson, Texas

Reviewed on December 11, 2003

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) view listing

5.0
I got this bike in Oct. 2003. I haven't had a bike for 19 yrs. Last bike I had was a 1100 interstate. This is the best bike I've ever owned, I can't say enough about it. My wife says I'm going through my second childhood sure is fun is all I got to say. 5 Stars plus.... read more
I got this bike in Oct. 2003. I haven't had a bike for 19 yrs. Last bike I had was a 1100 interstate. This is the best bike I've ever owned, I can't say enough about it. My wife says I'm going through my second childhood sure is fun is all I got to say. 5 Stars plus.
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Sam

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Reviewed on September 17, 2003

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing ABS (GL1800A) view listing

5.0
I must admit, my wife was the reason I purchased a 2002 GL1800 Goldwing. The passenger accommodations were too much for her to NOT bug me about getting a Goldwing for the last 6 years or so. When she told me about the Honda GL1800 demo program, it was with the pretext that "Its just for fun, I know you d... read more
I must admit, my wife was the reason I purchased a 2002 GL1800 Goldwing. The passenger accommodations were too much for her to NOT bug me about getting a Goldwing for the last 6 years or so. When she told me about the Honda GL1800 demo program, it was with the pretext that "Its just for fun, I know you don't want one." I surprised myself during that demo ride. I loved it! Smooth, fast sport bike like handling, and man that acceleration, soon had me thinking of all the fun roads I'd like to carve up on this baby! My wife and both my daughters have a whole system worked out on who gets to ride with me next. Sit up straight, excellent stereo, extremely comfortable long haul seat, pass when I please power, and places to put everything I need or may want while out riding. Ain't none better. I haven't had any problems with it, but I am going to have the ECM replaced according to the recall Honda is having. don't worry, just enjoy!!!
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Rodger Miller

Aberdeen, Mississippi

Reviewed on May 16, 2003

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Honda Gold Wing ABS (GL1800A) view listing

5.0
Have had my 2002 GL1800 for a few months now,and every oppertunity I have I ride it.Have had other bikes I have enjoyed,but wife didn't like riding with me due to comfort.We are fulltime RVers,and travel from coast to coast and the bike goes with us.Now my wife and myself can both get out on the scenic byways... read more
Have had my 2002 GL1800 for a few months now,and every oppertunity I have I ride it.Have had other bikes I have enjoyed,but wife didn't like riding with me due to comfort.We are fulltime RVers,and travel from coast to coast and the bike goes with us.Now my wife and myself can both get out on the scenic byways and enjoy the ride.To sum it up,"We just love it"!
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