I'm seriously considering a additional bike. A used Honda Goldwing 1500 due to what I can affort and the most comfort feature for the money.
Note I have had lower back problems and surgury already so for trips over 60 plus miles, I would like a much smoother bike. Also the possibility of two adults riding as well.
My question is if you had or have one, are the maintenance issues much greater than that of a standard bike of similar age? Also may not apply to other bikes. (Now I have '07 Kawasaki Vulcan-I need to relearn how to ride :- >)
EXAMPLE only
i.e. the 1500's had a constant issue with gauges reading 30% off, if engine cold a small volume of blue smoke at start but then goes away quickly etc ....
Also what are the 1500 specific age (wear and tear) issues that I should be sure to check out?
Dan
Note I have had lower back problems and surgury already so for trips over 60 plus miles, I would like a much smoother bike. Also the possibility of two adults riding as well.
My question is if you had or have one, are the maintenance issues much greater than that of a standard bike of similar age? Also may not apply to other bikes. (Now I have '07 Kawasaki Vulcan-I need to relearn how to ride :- >)
EXAMPLE only
i.e. the 1500's had a constant issue with gauges reading 30% off, if engine cold a small volume of blue smoke at start but then goes away quickly etc ....
Also what are the 1500 specific age (wear and tear) issues that I should be sure to check out?
Dan