How many miles is a goldwing good for?

Question

OK here it goes,I want to buy a goldwing i can not afford a new one so i have to buy a older used one 1985-1989 model i don't know which year yet anyway how many miles is a used GOLDWING good for????? How long can you travel long distance on one Please someone help me with this info......

Answer 1

If your budget will allow it, stay with the '88 and up. 1988 was the first year of the 1500 and the 6 cylinder engine. That bike is far and away superior in every respect to the earlier 1100 and 1200 4 cylinder models.



I've personally seen 1500's going strong with over 300,000 miles on them. In fact, the first 'Wing I ever rode was an '88 with over 150,000 miles on it. It was one of the nicest bikes I'd ever ridden.



Outside of normal servicing about the only thing to watch for is timing belt wear. The engine has two rubber belts that drive the camshafts located under the front cover of the engine. A rule of thumb is they need replacing around the 200,000 mile range.



Good luck! You'll love the bike! Happy & safe riding!

Answer 2

I owned a 1984 GL1200 Interstate. Some things you should be aware of: This was the first of the 1200cc Gold Wings and there were a number of recalls that year. Nothing serious, but I would dealer-check it to see if the recalls were done. Also, these bikes (all of the 1200's) were prone to stator failure and in order to repair the stator, the engine must be removed from the bike and the back cover removed. Flat rate manual says about 10 hours for that, plus parts. The coupler from the stator was a plug-in job, located right next to the battery (look for three yellow wires) and they tended to corrode because of acid fumes coming out of the battery vent. This caused high impedence and contributed to the stator failures. I traded my 84 at 97,000 miles and it was not using any oil and still performed almost like new. As for Amzoil, I think I would rather have a bike that's been on Hondalube GN-4. I'm not sure there's any benefit to running anyone's synthetic oil and the Gold Wing uses a wet clutch. Amzoil may not be the best thing for the clutch facings, but I don't know that much about it. Anyway, I wouldn't give much over $1,500 for it no matter what shape it's in...K ;o)

Answer 3

Simple answer: All of them. More complicated answer is it depends entirely on how loved and maintained it was. Just like in cars, the same year model and make may be a piece of **** or a cream puff. It depends, so check over carefully whatever you have your eye on.



I've seen them going strong with over 300,000 miles.



http://www.agwa.com/ will get you to the American Gold Wing Association, where they can answer any questions you might have.

Answer 4

maintanance my boy maintanace these are great bikes flawless in design timing belts just as in a car are vital keepem changed

lube oil and filter regularly theres just no reason for this not to be a million mile bike youll get tired of looking at it before it gets tired of hauling your *** ,a passenger, and all your gear anyplace you wanna go . I wouldnt be afraid to hop on a well maitained 30yr old wing and go around the world . but remember this is a purpose built machine you wanna drag race your buddies buy a katana you wanna do wheelies get a duck but ifn you wanna tour this is your ride .

Answer 5

it's a touring bike. u'll easily be able to go 500 miles in a day. as long as it was properly maintained, it'll keep running long after u will want to keep riding. for experienced riders, it's a rocket on steriods in the twisties, but wont have the take-off power of a rocket.

Answer 6

There are those of us that have seen 150,000 plus on a wing. Make sure the bike has been taken care of. If a dealer took care of check ups and repairs, oil changes and scheduled maintenance, check with them and ask their opinion of the bike your looking at. Visually inspect the bike yourself for wear and tear and if your unfamiliar with them, make sure you take someone with you that knows about bikes.(((((Happy Biking and Keep On Riding))))

Answer 7

GOLDWINGS ARE KNOWN FOR HIGH MILEAGE. A FRIEND OF MINE HAS ONE WITH WELL OVER 100 THOUSAND MILES ON THE ODOMETER, AND IT STILL RUNS LIKE NEW. GOLDWINGS AREN'T LIKE HARLEYS WHERE THEY CRAP OUT AFTER 50 THOUSAND MILES. HARLEY IS JUST A NAME, WHERE GOLDWING IS QUALITY.

Answer 8

Here's my tip-

Find someone in your area like these guys who know Honda's inside and out, and become their best friend...



And find out what kind of life it's had- maintenance, etc.



Good luck, almost got an older GL myself...

Answer 9

It all depends on how well it's maintained and how hard someone rides it.

Answer 10

sorry it is not known to me