OK, careful what you wish for, you just might get it...steamed open the envelope and put it all here. Some of the questions are paraphrased, hope you can make sense of it all. Merry Christmas to all!
All catagories graded 1-5 1=very dis-satisfied, 5=very satisfied.
1. Features
ENGINE
Engine smoothness
Acceleration from standstill
Passing power
Throttle response
Range between fuel stops
MPG
Exhaust sound
Other____
overall engine
TRANSMISSION
Feel and effort of the clutch handle
Shifting
Number of gears (5 speed)
Other
Overall transmission
RIDE and HANDLING
Slow speed maneuverability
Cornering performance
Ground clearance when cornering
Overall weight
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Other______
Overall ride and handling
FUNCTIONALITY
Legibility of guages/warning lights
Windshield ventilation
Trunk capacity
Trunk opening/closing
Saddlebag capacity
Saddlebag opening/closing
Trunk/saddlebag water resistance
Remote key lock system
Intercom
Other________
Overall functionality
ERGO/COMFORT
Rider seat comfort
Rider footpeg position/comfort
Rider legroom
Handlebar position/comfort
Passenger seat comfort
Passenger floorboard position/comfort
Rider wind protection
Windscreen adjustability
Passenger wind protection
Ability to reach ground comfortably (seat height)
Location of handlebar mounted controls
Heated seat
Heated grips
Footwarmer
other________
Overall ergonomics
LOOKS and STYLING
Paint quality
paint color selection
Silver side fairings/panel
Wheel design
Fairing styling
Trunk styling
Saddlebag styling
Fit and finish of body parts
other_______
Overall looks and styling
AUDIO/NAVIGATION
Speaker clarity
Adequate speaker volume
AM reception
FM reception
XM reception
Digital surround system
Handlebar mounted audio controls
Panel mounted audio controls
Ease of use of ipod interface
Handlebar mounted NAV controls
Fairing mounted NAV controls
Trip planner feature
Overall audio
OVERALL
Honda brand image
Price/value
Quality/reliability
2. What other models did you consider purchasing before purchasing the goldwing
3. check 1 item the best describes why you purchased the 2012 GL (styling,features,colors,financing,previous GW getting old,wanted one, other)
4. Did you purchase ABS (if no why?)
5. Did you purchase airbag (if no why)
6. The engine is 1832cc, would you prefer it to be?(smaller cc? why, larger cc? why? no change)
7. which applies to the purchase (first motorcycle, this one replaced another, additional motorcycle, previously owned one but not at the time of purchase)
8.If this is a replacement, what did it replace?(make, model,year)
9. What other motorcycles do you own if any?
10. How many GL's have you previously owned (what was the last?)
11. how long to you expect to keep your GL (-3,3-5,6+)
AUDIO
12. How often do you listed to the audio system (always,frequently,occasionally,never)
13. How often do you use ipod interface (always,freq,occasionally,never)
14. Do you most often listen to the audio system (head set,external speakers,equally thru both,other)
15. Do you use aux audio component (MP3,CD,smartphone)
16. Other sound system features you would like to see
17. Any other comments on the audio system?
NAVIGATION
18. in riding familiar areas, how often do you use NAV (always,freq,occ,rarely,never)
19. in riding unfamiliar areas, how often do you use NAV (always,freq,occ,rarely,never)
20. How would you rate accuracy (very,somewhat,never)
21. What other features would you like to see in NAV
22. How often have you used trip planner? (freq,occ,rarely,never)
23. Comments or concerns about NAV
24. Name 3 things you would most like improved on NAV
NEW FEATURES
25. Rate interest in potential features 1=not 3=very
Home link
Electric windscreen
PSI readout with TPMS
Bluetooth wireless
HID lamps
Adaptive headlights
Adjustable seat
Cooled seat
Power centerstand
Back up camera
Seven speed auto trans with paddleshift and full auto
Six speed manual trans
Smartphone integration
Traction control
Electronic adjustable suspension (sport/comfort)
Engine mode switch (rain/sport/eco/standard modes)
Passenger video entertainment
26. what single important reason influenced your decision to purchase?
27. What one aspect of the GL would you like to see improved.
28. What are you most pleased with?
29. Overall how satisfied are you with the GL (very sat,somewhat sat,neutral, somewhat dis-sat,very dis-sat)
MOTORCYCLE USAGE
30. number of days primary rider ride in each activity
(long tour,short tour,cruising,recreational sport, commuting,other)
31. What % of the time do you spend riding (by self,with family,with friends, with family and friends,= 100%)
32. What percentage of time do you ride with passenger?
33. How long have you been riding motorcycles?
34. How many current miles? how many mile per day?
35. Are you? (purchaser,rider,both)
36. Riders yr of birth?
37. Gender?
38. Rider height?
39. Rider weight?
40. passenger height?
41. passenger weight?
42. marital status of rider?
43. Education of primary rider? (HS or less,HS grad, some college, college grad,post grad,vocational)
44. Occupation of rider
45. range annual income
46. number of persons in household.
