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A web page with photos and information dedicated 
to the 2-wheeled better half! 

(of course, the real better half is primary co-rider!)

There are motorcycles, there are Harley's, and then there are Gold Wings - truly a class of its own!  If you haven't ridden one, do yourself a favor and find out for yourself why it's the number one touring bike ever built! 

Our Current Bike

2003 GL1800A

Click on any of the thumbnail images to enlarge it.  Images current as of August 2004.

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Left Front View (July 2004)	Left Rear View	Right Rear / Side View	Right Front View

Specifications: 

Year: 2003
Make: Honda 
Model: Gold Wing GL1800A
Color: Metallic Silver
Engine: 1832cc liquid cooled horizontally opposed 6 cylinder
Transmission: 5 speed including overdrive, plus electric reverse
Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers (with ABS)
Rear Brake: Single ventilated 316mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (with ABS)
Front suspension: 45mm fork with anti-dive system; 5.5 inches of travel
Rear suspension: Pro Arm single-sided swingarm with pro-link; electronically controlled spring-perload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches of travel
Weight: 799 lbs. (w/ ABS)
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Features: Panasonic audio system (with two enclosed 25-watt speakers, 12 FM and 6 AM station presets, weatherband radio, station auto-select, ambient audio enhancement, auto volume control, audio mute, headset-ready intercom and ergonomically designed controls mounted on left handlebar), cruise control, integrated braking system (with ABS).
Current Estimated Mileage: 20,000

Modifications / Add-ons: Honda accessories include: CB-radio kit; fog light kit; color matched lighted trunk spoiler; chrome saddlebag scuff covers; front fender emblem; voltmeter. Kuryakn accessories include: chrome front disc rotor covers with amber / blue Ring of Fire; boomerang covers; ISO highway pegs; rider foot pegs; brake pedal cover; passenger transformer floorboards; trunk luggage rack; trunk and saddle bag reflector to light conversion; chrome clutch / brake handles; ISO handle grips; throttle boss; carbon fiber dash; lighted front fender accents. Additional goodies include: chrome front & rear wheels; custom black antennas; chrome passenger floor board covers; chrome rider foot peg mounts; chrome  timing cover; Add-On Belly Pan; Big Bike Parts pivot cover with rubber inserts; Bushtec black front fender extension; mirror mounted air deflectors; chrome radiator fairing side light grills with blue accent lights; 250-watt power amp with upgraded speakers (front & rear); XM Satellite Radio; Garmin 2610 GPS; Smart Tire tire pressure monitoring system; blue LED accent lighting throughout, including a knight-rider style system up front; Bushtec vertical receiver style, hidden trailer hitch; color-matched Escapade SE trailer; color-matched Arai Classic / M helmets with built-in J&M headsets; antenna base mounted folding flag poles with American and POW / MIA flags.

Wish List: More accent lighting; painted murals.

Our Previous Bike

1997 GL1500

Click on any of the thumbnail images to enlarge it.  Images current as of August 2001.

Left Front View	Left Rear View	Right Rear / Side View	Right Front View

Rear View		Cockpit Before	Cockpit After
w/ Trailer		w/ Trailer	At one of NJ Lighthouse visits

Specifications: 

Year: 1997
Make: Honda 
Model: Gold Wing SE
Color: Pearl Black
Engine: 1520cc liquid cooled horizontally opposed 6 cylinder
Transmission: 5 speed constant mesh with overdrive 5th gear
Weight: 815.7 lbs.
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Features: cruise control, CB radio, AM/FM/Cassette with front / rear speakers, passenger intercom, integrated braking system, electric reverse, cornering lights, adjustable passenger footrests, rear spoiler-mounted running light/stoplight, more!
Current Estimated Mileage: 35,000

Modifications / Add-ons: Tulsa windshield; Tulsa Belly Pan; Hartco seat; Markland highway boards; trunk luggage rack; cornering / running light conversion; trunk, saddle bag and fairing reflector to light conversion; Mellow Tone mufflers; chrome (clutch / brake handles, lower fairing grill, fork bridge cover, helmet pins); Fish kickstand; front fender extension; J&M passenger headset control; air wings; lighted filler plate accent (brake light); wrap around trunk / saddle bag organizers; trunk cargo net; Ring of Fire; spoke accents, chrome (fork caps, master cylinder covers, cam covers, fairing side light grills), center rear tail reflector to light conversion; saddle bag scuff plates, dual auto air horns; coin holder; bike buoy; ISO handle grips; throttle boss; wood dash; upgraded speakers (front & rear); front fender trim; radiator air vent trim; folding flag poles; flags; passenger arm rests; Kuryakyn ISO highway pegs, foot pegs & brake pedal cover; Show Chrome receiver style trailer hitch; Escapade Classic trailer; and of course, an Official U.S. Air Force Bear!

Sold in February 2004 to Doug & Angela Reichert, from Moorestown, NJ. 

    Purchase Story / Pictures (trip made to pick up bike)

And before the 1500, there was...

1985 GL1200 Limited Edition

For additional information on riding in New Jersey, Gold Wings, or the Gold Wing Road Rider Association (GWRRA),  please visit: http://gwrrabnjc.org.

If you'd like to drop me a line to comment on anything, make recommendations, or just to say hi, e-mail me at djdnyc at yahoo.com

 Thanks for stopping by!

Remember: it's not just the destination, it's the journey!

Last updated: 01/03/2005