Thanks for the comment! I was really shocked at how much fun this bike is!!! I will be producing more "How to" videos on the Goldwing. Please subscribe if you haven't.
Greetings from South Dakota and also a new subscriber. I own a Victory Vision Tour. I am 4 inches taller than you and weigh about 280 pounds. I will be 69 in a few months. As I get older the GW DCT becomes more appealing. Since I drive a Tractor-Trailer, chucking a clutch would be a break. Outside of changing an air filter, which is easy on the Vision, the GW is an easy to maintain motorcycle. It also has the moving windshield. Other nice features such as creeper forward and reverse as well as hill hold are also a plus as we age. If you can only own one motorcycle and need something as much at home in the city as on the interstate, the GW is it. It could well be my next motorcycle. I look forward to watching your past and future content. Indian and H-D could learn a lot from Honda. God Bless!
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comments. I hope you can get a GW. It's incredible. I hope to have another video on the GW posted Saturday ir Sunday. Stay tuned and thanks for Subscribing! Please Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
I'm on my second one. Bought a 2022 in 2022 and sold it in 2023 to ride my Indian. However I missed it so much that I just bought another 2023 New old stock Goldwing Tour and I won't make the same mistake again. This one is a keeper.
Good for you!!! Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001?sub_confirmation=1 . Thanks, John
For me, this bike is a game changer. After owning one since new, I can't see myself riding anything else, I swear. I would not touch HD, after this machine.
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comments. Yes, I absolutely love the bike!!! Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
Soul Fuel, Thanks for taking the time to make this video. We've had the exact same bike, an '18 Tour DCT Airbag now for about 7 months now and love it to death. We purchased it with a mere 5,300 miles on it and it pretty much is flawless in all respects. The DCT to me, is just pure pleasure. I don't need to shift to feel like I'm controlling a motorcycle. My left hand and foot are totally relaxed and so am I on this bike. I would like to ask you a question though. I am forever on a quest to find the best scenario for communication WITHOUT WIND NOISE in our comm system. May I ask, since you're narration is for the most part, totally wind-noise-free, what head set brand and model are you using? Have you edited your video to lessen the wind noise or, is what we're hearing while you're riding, the way it was recorded? I thank you again for this. Scott
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comments. I wear a Shoei RF-1200 full face helmet. I am using a DJI Osmos Action 4 camera with a Lavalier mic plugged directly in to the camera. A chin guard can help. Also, with you and your wife make sure the mic's inside your helmets are not dropping down into the windstream. I hope this helps. Also, I can edit some out but then you lose the sound of the bike. I use a DJI Wireless mic off the bike and will be filming with my iphone 13 off the bike. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
@@SoulFuel001 Hey John, Thanks for getting back to me on this. Very much appreciated. Yep, when the helmets are on, we make sure the mic(s) are tucked up in between the mouth and the inside of the chin bar. The helmets we're using are marketed by Sena. They're actually called a Sena Outrush. They're decent helmets so far but, again, we're looking for something that maybe fits better and, does a better job of cutting back on the wind noise. We're aiming at a pair of Sidici's. Not sure yet. Thanks again. Scott
@@scottraines7419 Scott, Schuberth has a great reputation for very quiet helmets. Check these out on sale www.revzilla.com/schuberth-helmets?view_all=true&page=1&limit=96&facets%5B%5D=5444&facets%5B%5D=414&facets%5B%5D=15117&price_min=5&price_max=899&has_loyalty_discount=false&is_new=false&is_sale=false&is_made_in_usa=false&is_holiday=false&is_blemished=false&sort=best_seller&fit=&gclid%5B%5D=EAIaIQobChMIz4SF3LT44QIVTSOGCh3lWA09EAAYASAAEgIpdvD_BwE&gclid%5B%5D=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiV7uHFIK4cY2ZCOHh2z8h6vkS8uwpdhIH8U98eTkxLOC3HSWwoZf8xoCtY8QAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&price=&has_video=false. Also, I know on my Shoei I wound up changing a couple things. 1. I got smaller cheek pads. I went from an XL to Large. That helped a lot. 2. I switched to the Sena HD speakers. Specific to the Goldwing, I make sure the bluetooth is turned OFF on both phones.
Thank you for your thoughts on this DCT. I am "gliding-smoothly" on my 1800 manual tour, I'm also satisfied. Thanks for the vids. 👍 Greetz from Belgium. Stay Safe.
Thanks for the comment! Congratulations! You will love it. I will be producing more "How to" videos on the Goldwing. Please subscribe if you haven't. I would love to visit Belgium!!! John
I did this morning and I will just have to try one and see for myself! Unfortunately thats the only downside to switching over, Japanese bikes won't let you test ride over a block or two, BMW will throw you the keys and tell you to stay gone for and hour or you really won't know what it's like 😀@@SoulFuel001
So was I till I rode one. Even after i bought a 2022 I went back to an indian Chieftain. Just last week I bought my second DCT Goldwing Tour because it takes nothing away from riding the bike but adds so much to it.
I just moved to Mobile from Seattle about 1 year ago. Worked in Daphne for the last year, now im back on this side of the Bay. Still dreaming about buying a K1600gt, Gold Wing, or a Challenger. As soon as i do, im gonna have to ride over through Fairhope and then out further south. I've been to OB and Gulf Shores, just not along the bay at all on the east side. Looks like a beautiful ride.
Yes, we like it on the Eastern Shore. I'm very familiar with the BMW's as well. All 3 of those bikes have their pros/cons. You can test ride the BMW and Indian at Adventure Motorsports but there are no test rides on any Hondas in our area. You can come out and take a look at mine. I'm always ready to talk motorcycles! John
Beautiful Wing. Gold Strike LED’s on back. Trunk light, Rear fender filler lights and license plate light. Looks like a tinted F4 windscreen. Nice bike. You are right. The DCT is a game changer. I have a 22 DCT Airbag in ultra blue. Congrats to you. So much more you can do. You might seriously consider a belly pan and Gold Strike highway pegs. Wing Stuff for most things. Traxxion Dynamics has a number of great items. Safe travels. ATGATT
Thanks for the comments. I have the highway pegs/boards. Yes, I'm looking at the belly pan.The Ultra Blue looks awesome! Please subscribe if you haven't. I'll be doing a lot more Wing video and need your input!!! John
I always enjoy your videos & would love to crash your breakfast meeting. It would take me at least two days to get there, but if I was invited, I'd probably do it, depending on the time of year. I know my 2018 DCT is up to it. Keep doing what you do.
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment. As the channel grows I will organize a meetup and ride. Hopefully, next Summer. I appreciate you. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends if you haven't. Thanks, John
Congrats. Love the example and the opinions. Picking up an 18 this very weekend, and youre right, no real way to test drive one. I depend on owners like yourself for 1st hand experience. Ive only known automatic mega scooters so hoping it'll be quite a natural fit. Minus 4x the power!
Thanks for the comment! Congratulations! You will love it. I will be producing more "How to" videos on the Goldwing. Please subscribe if you haven't. P.S. - maybe start on "ECON" mode until you are used to the throttle. Just a tip. John
Thanks for Commenting. Looks like 80% plus get the DCT. I have seen $4000 discounts on the 2023 manual here. I think the DCT is perfect for this bike but if the cost were $4-5k (because of discounts) I would look very seriously at the manual. I have limited experience with slow speed maneuvers but so far I'm shocked at how easy it is. More to come. Please Like & Subscribe. I hope this helps. John
Elle est vraiment superbe 👍 J’ai possédé la 1000 GL en 76’ Puis la 1500/6 ❤ Je rêve d’avoir celle-ci ; mais je n’ai plus les moyens financiers 🤷♂️ Merci pour cette vidéo !!!
Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe if you haven't. Maybe we could ride together sometime. The tunnel doesn't bother me unless there is a lot of traffic, then it can be tense.
I'd like to see a statistical summary of the outcome of the Goldwing airbag deployments. Is this "feature" truly a safety mechanism or a marketing ploy. Call me skeptical.
Thanks for the comment. Since I swapped my bike for this Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag I didn't pay the $3k plus for the Airbag. Honda has a couple videos showing it deploying on the previous model GW. I hope to never find out! Please Subscribe if you haven't. Thanks, John
I am old skool guy,so I prefered HD than GW..GW is too advanced and it's look like racing car. Not like HD bagger they look classic and more masculine..😆😆😆
Welcome to the channel. Check out my HD reviews as well. I'm thankful there are so many choices when it comes to motorcycles!!! Thanks for the comment. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001?sub_confirmation=1 . Thanks, John
Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe if you haven't. Sometimes a first yest of a new generation of any vehicle can be challenging. What are you riding now? John
@@SoulFuel001 I now have a triumph T120 best bike I’ve ever had and I’ve had over 25 bikes and just got myself a 2003 pan European st 2300 with 20k on the clock in mint condition less than £3k I don’t miss any of the tec on the goldwing or other bikes I have had back to basics much happier and lots of cash sat in the bank
@@aarsenalfan Yes. Shockingly you can price a HD or Indian with the tour pack setup and you are at the same price or higher. Prices have gotten out of control on so many things, motorcycles included.
This bike IS NOT a goldwing- It is a SKINNY TRANS ST1800 sport bike trying to identify as a goldwing.. This bike represents NOTHING of what a goldwing stands for- All you sport bike riders WILL love this bike!
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These bikes are way more fun than anyone expects.
Thanks for the comment! I was really shocked at how much fun this bike is!!! I will be producing more "How to" videos on the Goldwing. Please subscribe if you haven't.
I own one, 40,000 miles and it is an amazing motorcycle.
Thanks for comment! That's great feedback. Welcome to the channel. Please Subscribe and Like if you haven't. Thanks, John
Greetings from South Dakota and also a new subscriber. I own a Victory Vision Tour. I am 4 inches taller than you and weigh about 280 pounds. I will be 69 in a few months. As I get older the GW DCT becomes more appealing. Since I drive a Tractor-Trailer, chucking a clutch would be a break. Outside of changing an air filter, which is easy on the Vision, the GW is an easy to maintain motorcycle. It also has the moving windshield. Other nice features such as creeper forward and reverse as well as hill hold are also a plus as we age. If you can only own one motorcycle and need something as much at home in the city as on the interstate, the GW is it. It could well be my next motorcycle. I look forward to watching your past and future content. Indian and H-D could learn a lot from Honda. God Bless!
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comments. I hope you can get a GW. It's incredible. I hope to have another video on the GW posted Saturday ir Sunday. Stay tuned and thanks for Subscribing! Please Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
I'm on my second one. Bought a 2022 in 2022 and sold it in 2023 to ride my Indian. However I missed it so much that I just bought another 2023 New old stock Goldwing Tour and I won't make the same mistake again. This one is a keeper.
Good for you!!! Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001?sub_confirmation=1 .
Thanks, John
For me, this bike is a game changer. After owning one since new, I can't see myself riding anything else, I swear. I would not touch HD, after this machine.
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comments. Yes, I absolutely love the bike!!! Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
Soul Fuel,
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. We've had the exact same bike, an '18 Tour DCT Airbag now for about 7 months now and love it to death. We purchased it with a mere 5,300 miles on it and it pretty much is flawless in all respects. The DCT to me, is just pure pleasure. I don't need to shift to feel like I'm controlling a motorcycle. My left hand and foot are totally relaxed and so am I on this bike. I would like to ask you a question though. I am forever on a quest to find the best scenario for communication WITHOUT WIND NOISE in our comm system. May I ask, since you're narration is for the most part, totally wind-noise-free, what head set brand and model are you using? Have you edited your video to lessen the wind noise or, is what we're hearing while you're riding, the way it was recorded? I thank you again for this.
Scott
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comments. I wear a Shoei RF-1200 full face helmet. I am using a DJI Osmos Action 4 camera with a Lavalier mic plugged directly in to the camera. A chin guard can help. Also, with you and your wife make sure the mic's inside your helmets are not dropping down into the windstream. I hope this helps. Also, I can edit some out but then you lose the sound of the bike. I use a DJI Wireless mic off the bike and will be filming with my iphone 13 off the bike. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
@@SoulFuel001
Hey John,
Thanks for getting back to me on this. Very much appreciated. Yep, when the helmets are on, we make sure the mic(s) are tucked up in between the mouth and the inside of the chin bar. The helmets we're using are marketed by Sena. They're actually called a Sena Outrush. They're decent helmets so far but, again, we're looking for something that maybe fits better and, does a better job of cutting back on the wind noise. We're aiming at a pair of Sidici's. Not sure yet. Thanks again.
Scott
@@scottraines7419 Scott, Schuberth has a great reputation for very quiet helmets. Check these out on sale www.revzilla.com/schuberth-helmets?view_all=true&page=1&limit=96&facets%5B%5D=5444&facets%5B%5D=414&facets%5B%5D=15117&price_min=5&price_max=899&has_loyalty_discount=false&is_new=false&is_sale=false&is_made_in_usa=false&is_holiday=false&is_blemished=false&sort=best_seller&fit=&gclid%5B%5D=EAIaIQobChMIz4SF3LT44QIVTSOGCh3lWA09EAAYASAAEgIpdvD_BwE&gclid%5B%5D=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHiV7uHFIK4cY2ZCOHh2z8h6vkS8uwpdhIH8U98eTkxLOC3HSWwoZf8xoCtY8QAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&price=&has_video=false. Also, I know on my Shoei I wound up changing a couple things. 1. I got smaller cheek pads. I went from an XL to Large. That helped a lot. 2. I switched to the Sena HD speakers. Specific to the Goldwing, I make sure the bluetooth is turned OFF on both phones.
Thank you for your thoughts on this DCT. I am "gliding-smoothly" on my 1800 manual tour, I'm also satisfied.
Thanks for the vids. 👍 Greetz from Belgium. Stay Safe.
Thanks for the comment! Congratulations! You will love it. I will be producing more "How to" videos on the Goldwing. Please subscribe if you haven't. I would love to visit Belgium!!! John
great video….i’m trading in my 2006 Goldwing this week for a new to me 2018 Tour DCT airbag, and I can’t wait !!!
Scott, I'm excited for you! Congrats.
Sweet ride my friend, love the color.Still don't know about the DCT, been a clutch guy for so long!
Thanks for the comment. Either manual or DCT, you can go wrong with the Goldwing. Please Like and Subscribe if you haven't. John
Rick, I'll see you in the gym my friend!
Yes sir John, and look forward to seeing that new toy in person my friend!
@@SoulFuel001
I did this morning and I will just have to try one and see for myself! Unfortunately thats the only downside to switching over, Japanese bikes won't let you test ride over a block or two, BMW will throw you the keys and tell you to stay gone for and hour or you really won't know what it's like 😀@@SoulFuel001
So was I till I rode one. Even after i bought a 2022 I went back to an indian Chieftain. Just last week I bought my second DCT Goldwing Tour because it takes nothing away from riding the bike but adds so much to it.
I just moved to Mobile from Seattle about 1 year ago. Worked in Daphne for the last year, now im back on this side of the Bay. Still dreaming about buying a K1600gt, Gold Wing, or a Challenger. As soon as i do, im gonna have to ride over through Fairhope and then out further south. I've been to OB and Gulf Shores, just not along the bay at all on the east side. Looks like a beautiful ride.
Yes, we like it on the Eastern Shore. I'm very familiar with the BMW's as well. All 3 of those bikes have their pros/cons. You can test ride the BMW and Indian at Adventure Motorsports but there are no test rides on any Hondas in our area. You can come out and take a look at mine. I'm always ready to talk motorcycles! John
Beautiful Wing. Gold Strike LED’s on back. Trunk light, Rear fender filler lights and license plate light. Looks like a tinted F4 windscreen. Nice bike. You are right. The DCT is a game changer. I have a 22 DCT Airbag in ultra blue. Congrats to you. So much more you can do. You might seriously consider a belly pan and Gold Strike highway pegs. Wing Stuff for most things. Traxxion Dynamics has a number of great items. Safe travels. ATGATT
Thanks for the comments. I have the highway pegs/boards. Yes, I'm looking at the belly pan.The Ultra Blue looks awesome! Please subscribe if you haven't. I'll be doing a lot more Wing video and need your input!!! John
@@SoulFuel001
Subscribed!
I always enjoy your videos & would love to crash your breakfast meeting. It would take me at least two days to get there, but if I was invited, I'd probably do it, depending on the time of year. I know my 2018 DCT is up to it. Keep doing what you do.
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment. As the channel grows I will organize a meetup and ride. Hopefully, next Summer. I appreciate you.
Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends if you haven't. Thanks, John
Congrats. Love the example and the opinions. Picking up an 18 this very weekend, and youre right, no real way to test drive one. I depend on owners like yourself for 1st hand experience. Ive only known automatic mega scooters so hoping it'll be quite a natural fit. Minus 4x the power!
Thanks for the comment! Congratulations! You will love it. I will be producing more "How to" videos on the Goldwing. Please subscribe if you haven't. P.S. - maybe start on "ECON" mode until you are used to the throttle. Just a tip. John
John - great video. Thanks. I’m going to get one, but can’t decide whether to go clutch or DCT. Your thoughts?
Thanks for Commenting. Looks like 80% plus get the DCT. I have seen $4000 discounts on the 2023 manual here. I think the DCT is perfect for this bike but if the cost were $4-5k (because of discounts) I would look very seriously at the manual. I have limited experience with slow speed maneuvers but so far I'm shocked at how easy it is. More to come. Please Like & Subscribe. I hope this helps. John
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Elle est vraiment superbe 👍
J’ai possédé la 1000 GL en 76’
Puis la 1500/6 ❤
Je rêve d’avoir celle-ci ; mais je n’ai plus les moyens financiers 🤷♂️
Merci pour cette vidéo !!!
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Best regards, John
@@SoulFuel001 done ☑️ 😉
@@MOTORCELTIC Thank you so much!!!
Wow! Great bike 👍
Thanks for the comment!
We ride over to Biloxi from fla. My wife doesn't like the tunnel 😮
Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe if you haven't. Maybe we could ride together sometime. The tunnel doesn't bother me unless there is a lot of traffic, then it can be tense.
I'd like to see a statistical summary of the outcome of the Goldwing airbag deployments. Is this "feature" truly a safety mechanism or a marketing ploy. Call me skeptical.
Thanks for the comment. Since I swapped my bike for this Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag I didn't pay the $3k plus for the Airbag. Honda has a couple videos showing it deploying on the previous model GW. I hope to never find out! Please Subscribe if you haven't. Thanks, John
@@SoulFuel001 subbed. 👍😉
really don't need highway pegs and I'm 6'2"
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I am old skool guy,so I prefered HD than GW..GW is too advanced and it's look like racing car. Not like HD bagger they look classic and more masculine..😆😆😆
Welcome to the channel. Check out my HD reviews as well. I'm thankful there are so many choices when it comes to motorcycles!!! Thanks for the comment. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001?sub_confirmation=1 .
Thanks, John
I had one and the quality was crap sold it as soon as i could
Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe if you haven't. Sometimes a first yest of a new generation of any vehicle can be challenging. What are you riding now? John
@@SoulFuel001 I now have a triumph T120 best bike I’ve ever had and I’ve had over 25 bikes and just got myself a 2003 pan European st 2300 with 20k on the clock in mint condition less than £3k I don’t miss any of the tec on the goldwing or other bikes I have had back to basics much happier and lots of cash sat in the bank
It's a CAR 💵🤣🍻
Thanks for the comment. Funny. I hear you. It's still on 2 wheels and rides like a traditional motorcycle, only at a much more comfortable level.
@@SoulFuel001 I mean price and comfort 👌🍻
@@aarsenalfan Yes. Shockingly you can price a HD or Indian with the tour pack setup and you are at the same price or higher. Prices have gotten out of control on so many things, motorcycles included.
This bike IS NOT a goldwing- It is a SKINNY TRANS ST1800 sport bike trying to identify as a goldwing.. This bike represents NOTHING of what a goldwing stands for- All you sport bike riders WILL love this bike!
Welcome to the channel. Thanks for the comment. Please Subscribe, Like and Share with your friends www.youtube.com/@SoulFuel001 . Thanks, John
An airbag, automatic transmission, and ABS? That's not a motorcycle, it's a car. My carbureted 2006 Sportster 1200 is a motorcycle.
Thanks for the comment.
Sportster, itsnt that a womans bike ? 😅
@@bjrnarthur9272 If anything, a Goldwing is a womans bike. I believe they come with a make up mirror, and they are smooth and quiet.