some guy and girls have owned more that one or ridden more than just their own wing so in yor which is best and why

I had a 1975 that I really miss. It was stock without any fairing.

I had an 1981 1100 , 1985 1200, 1992 1500, 1998SE 1500, 2002 1800 and now 2008 1800, each one was better than the last one. Better handling and performance and better looks, But the 1500 had more storage in the saddle bags than the 1800 does and the 1500 required less maintenance. But the 1800 is so much more of a bike.

... HOWDY ... BOUGHT NEW 1978 GL 1000 - 1985 1200 LTD ... THINKING NEXT YEAR MAYBE 1500 sei OR a 1800 WILL HAVE TO SEE HOW THE MONEY TREE GROWS ... HAPPY TRAILS ...