[svk1200s]

I am considering a Goldwing purchase. I have called several dealers in my area (Eastern Va.) and have not had any luck finding one in stock to look at. In fact the last dealer I spoke to said the only way to see one was the internet and then place an order. What gives? Any suggestions?

 

[Radarsdad]

Last time I was at our local dealership, they had three 2012s on the floor. Grab some cash and a flight and you can break it in on the ride back to Virginia.

 

[trike lady]

Come to Daytona Beach Florida. Daytona Fun Machines has five on the floor.

 

[LarryinSeattle]

Welcome to the forum from Seattle.

I highly recommend the GWRRA groups (Goldwing Road Riders Association) to find folks who ride wings in your area. When you attend chapter meetings you will find friendly folks that ride the same motorcycle you do, and they know their motorcycle.

You can find a local chapter by going their website: http://www.gwrra.org

 

[willmax]

Six on the floor at Maxim Honda down here in Allen, Texas and a nice selection of pre-owned ones as well. Come on down!

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

Welcome to the forum from Pa. Find another dealer and go get your Wing. Lots of them and prior year Wing available for sale. Ride safe and enjoy the forum..

 

[sixbeans]

Just brought home my new Wing on Thursday (Agust 4th). My dealer (Hamburg Honda in Hamburg, NY) has mentioned difficulty getting bikes. They are a super dealer and travelled to find me one. I prefer to deal with local folks who you can establish a supportive relationship with, and that exists with Hamburg Honda. That said, the folks at Cycle World in New Jersey are really great to deal with and I would suggest a call to them. A long drive home from picking up the bike would be sweet. By the way, these are superb machines, and you won't be dissapointed. Good luck!

 

[detdrbuzzard]

hello svk1200s, welcome to GWOF. rosenau powersport had two on the floor the last time i was there

 

[wingdinger]

No offense to any other dealerships but Southern Honda in Chattanooga, TN has the lowest price I have seen. I don't see how it can be beat plus .99% interest on 3 year loan. Here is the link.

http://www.southernhonda.com/showcaseproductdetail.htm?ID=9929900&Brand=16&Type=1787

wingdinger

 

[Wing Down Under]

Welcome to the forum
We have some here with our dealer, but i think the trip over the ocean is out of the question.
Good luck on your hunt, and by the way you have made a wise choice

 

[budoka]

Welcome svk, ditto, find another dealer; this guy doesnèt seem to want to sell one anyway. Last one I sold I had to transfer in but I kept my customer happy.

 

[2003 GL1800 POLICE]

Call Honda and ask them. In the spring of 99 a friend wanted a black one (not made in 09) Found 62 08's in milwaukee wis.

 

[svk1200s]

Re: Goldwing search

Thanks for all the replies and advice.
I think we have decided to rent a Goldwing for a weekend to give it a proper test. There is a rental agency in Richmond that has one.
If we like it well enough I'd consider traveling to make a purchase.

 

[knelson1969]

That is a great idea to rent one for a week, I bought mine recently and I haven't been in my car rain or shine from the day I brought my 2012 home. I can tell you you wont need a week to find out what we all know about the Goldwing.Good luck.

 

[WingnutGordo]

Welcome to GWOF , ride long stay safe , BTW this is my 100 post watch out Chopin I'm catching up

 

[Chopin]

Check out Shenandoah Honda in Winchester, VA.:http://www.shenandoahhonda.com/

 

[Chopin]

BTW this is my 100 post watch out Chopin I'm catching up

I can see I have become a bad influence on you already. Don't follow me, I'm lost.

 

[revvinkevin]

Renting is a great idea, That's what my wife and I did. Just a week later the Harley was gone and a shiny blue '12 wing was in the garage!

 

[LarryinSeattle]

I can see I have become a bad influence on you already. Don't follow me, I'm lost.

The blind leading the blind.....

 

[LarryinSeattle]

Renting is a great idea, That's what my wife and I did. Just a week later the Harley was gone and a shiny blue '12 wing was in the garage!

I love it. I bought a used older one to "test" out a wing. 8800 miles, 9 months later I still have the same shit eating grin on my face.

I will probably upgrade to an 1800 when I get to the point where this old girl has a problem that requires some real dollars to put back on the road. 38,900 miles on her now. 29,400 was on it for the "test."