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2022 on loose surfaces. Tipping into a corner shows that there is no Not so liked - The matt finish paint didn’t appeal to me at first

need for those tiny handlebar movements due to varying radius
but I began to like it, however, the dust tended to collect on the
surfaces very easily. Panniers seem a bit small. Has adjustable
changes of an apex. Consider a standard twin fork front end for a
GoldWing moment, you’ve probably never noticed that you make countless suspension via a dial under a panel. The electric adjustable
windscreen is a bit small.
minor steering adjustments though a corner....well, once you ride
the new Wing you suddenly realise how much you actually do
No topbox means there is no backlash from passing trucks. This
this, because, the new Wing doesn’t require such adjustments, it
would suit me and I’d just have the rack fitted on the tail for a
Bagger simply goes where it’s pointed. The same happens when you’re bag. I did have visual trouble with the speedo (is it too small with
riding in a straight line...no minor adjustments needed.
the numbers?).
The Wing can still be thrown around, tipped way over to take
hard turns but then it seems to right itself without any major
Storage is a bit scarce. The brakes are exactly what’s needed for
effort on the part of the rider. I got to the first set of traffic lights There’s a Parking Brake as you can’t just leave it in gear on a hill.
and wondered whether I needed to put my feet to the ground! something with that performance. Due to the short time we were
able to spend with the Wing, we weren’t able to assess the fuel
There are 4 selective riding ‘modes’ – rain, econo, touring and economy, however, all reports say it is better than the previous
sport. I tired ‘Sport’ mode at one set of lights and found it rather engine it replaces.
startling to say the least. The 7 speed gearbox has a manual
mode with “flappy paddles” and works very well. That said, you $45K on road, hmmmn, exxy, but I think I’d be quite satisfied. At
can be in Auto and if need be (during overtaking) you can drop my age it would probably be my last bike too.
a couple of gears with the paddle shift to give you extra revs for
quick acceleration. I liked the gearbox – in auto there are times Do you have a GoldWing already? Well, Richard wants you to
when a manual requires shifting up and down frequently due to know he has a top class award winning GoldWing serviceman
traffic speed, whereas the Bagger just requires throttle. I did have at Hawkesbury Motorcycles and that they can look after all your
trouble keeping my speed within the rules though. GoldWing needs. Many thanks to Richard and the team. Any
further questions give them a call 02 45776500.
I liked - Self cancelling blinkers, comfortable seating, very good
heated grips (Premium tour gets heated seats too), the electric May Your Lid Never Skid,
adjustable windscreen, The motor is so smooth, perhaps a little
too quiet, but then, it finds the right gear quicker than I can and Ian Parks #11735 and John Weismantel #43215
therefore there is no chance of over or under revving.

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