Hi detdrbuzzard; I am thinking about buying a 1998 Gold wing with a California conversion kit. i just wanted your thoughts on the reliability; performance,on going up keep, and any problem issues on the Goldwing and California conversion kit. i have seen some negative statements on the alternators; if that is a problem how expensive is that to replace. I am not that much of a motor cycle repair man so I would have to carry to a shop. It looks like showroom condition from looking at the 8 or so pictures he has sent me. He says it has no problems at all. It has 88,000 miles and comes with matching trailer; it will cost me $ 10,000. I am driving 2 hours tomorrow to check and test drive; any other pointers I would be grateful. I value your opinion very much! Thank you in advance!