No experience with Addon brand but when I installed armrests on my GL1500 (in 2000) I recall I prefered Markland. There is a used set on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/88-00-Goldwing-GL1500-Markland-Passenger-Arm-Rests-/200972190235

 

Mine are also Markland, (not around anymore). If you lady is on the taller side, here a little trick you might consider to add a bit more comfort for her.
I added a section of 1 inch square aluminum tubing between the pad and the swing arm and plugged the ends with plastic plugs I got from the True Value Hardware store.. Set the pads up higher and her shoulder are a bit more comfortable on long rides.
And you can polish them for that cccchrome look.

 

Mine are also Markland, (not around anymore).

I believe they are still around.

http://www.touringmotorcycleaccesso...=product_info&cPath=66_1_3&products_id=3&zenid=9cbb10f71889eb54400f506ca467ead4

These are also my personal pick when I had my 1500SE!

 

I put on cyclemax.com black- hope you need black they fit perfect however I needed brown so I changed them to brown. They look great still. I used landau paint and a sealant. If you need brown PM me for the recipe!

 

Flyinrob, thanks for considering purchasing from us! I'm sure you have already, but just in case, take a look at the reviews for the Add On GL1500 Passenger Armrest Kit Here: http://wingstuff.com/products/659-passenger-armrest-kit?from_search=1
Also feel free to give us a call @ 800.260.4050 or email at partsrequest@cyclegiant.com if you have any other questions. Hope this helps!

 

Hey NoHandles..Thanks for the info. I will need brown no matter what I get. I will contact you when the time comes to make the switch from black to brown.

Wingstuff guys...thanks for the post. I am leaning in your direction for the armrests. I did read the reviews and those are what got my attention about the product. I will get ahold of you when I am ready to purchase them. Installing them is gonna be a rainy day project and there is no rain in the forecast for a long, long time......

And wingstuff folks.....I just ordered them on your website. Send 'em really fast to me, huh?

 

Flyinrob, PM sent.

 

Just got the armrests from Wingstuff. Took a week to get them..thanks guys!! The learning curve was on the left side and the right side only took about 10 minutes....won't say how long the left side took....and the lady who rides on the back loves them!!! So, I done good!!

Tomorrow the Wing goes in for new rotors and brakes and I am gonna have them go ahead and replace the floorboards with pegs. So, I will have a set of markland floorboards and heal/toe shifter and brake pedal if anyone needs them.

 

Glad you like them! We are always here to help you.

Ride Safe...and comfy!