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Here is the situation. Currently riding a 2004 BMW, my 4th since 1996. We travel almost all year long and finding a BMW shop is questionable at best since there are so few in the country. I can almost always find a Honda dealer however. I can't do most maintenance myself as we no longer have a fixed home with a shop and RV parks don't let you work on vehicles for obvious reasons.
I'm looking at switching to the Wing for the above reasons and comfort as well. This is what I need to know.
What kind of service interval do they require? Example BMW is 6k miles.
What are the normal costs of a normal service, assuming no glitches or repairs needed? I know that will vary by region, just looking for ballpark so I can compare to my beemer.
What should I be looking for in a new (09) or a used (07 through 09) bike? I am not looking for the nav system or even ABS per se, just the comfort and audio. I don't need ABS as I am a former professional rider and trained to use brakes properly. I don't have anything against it unless it's the interlinked front and rear brake system like the BMW I just don't need it.
Does the Honda ABS system link both wheels so the brakes on both are applied if one brake control is activated? The BMW, at least up to 2005, will apply both brakes no matter which brake you activate.
Lastly any dealers I should avoid or go to in the TX, AZ area?
Thanks in advance. Mike
PS Haven't had a Honda since 1976 so not familiar with them anymore, hence the newbie situation.
I'm looking at switching to the Wing for the above reasons and comfort as well. This is what I need to know.
What kind of service interval do they require? Example BMW is 6k miles.
What are the normal costs of a normal service, assuming no glitches or repairs needed? I know that will vary by region, just looking for ballpark so I can compare to my beemer.
What should I be looking for in a new (09) or a used (07 through 09) bike? I am not looking for the nav system or even ABS per se, just the comfort and audio. I don't need ABS as I am a former professional rider and trained to use brakes properly. I don't have anything against it unless it's the interlinked front and rear brake system like the BMW I just don't need it.
Does the Honda ABS system link both wheels so the brakes on both are applied if one brake control is activated? The BMW, at least up to 2005, will apply both brakes no matter which brake you activate.
Lastly any dealers I should avoid or go to in the TX, AZ area?
Thanks in advance. Mike
PS Haven't had a Honda since 1976 so not familiar with them anymore, hence the newbie situation.