[alexm20j]

I want to buy a new GL1800 ABS, but I would like to know what the 05 will offer. Does anyone have an approximate timeframe for the 05 availibity?

 

[Tony in AZ]

August or september ?

 

[Orange Bandit]

They will be available only after they sell all the leftover '03's and then the '04's that they refused to release because the '03's didn't sell. It could be '06 or '07 at the rate they are going!

 

[Fred H.]

2005 Frame changes

There had better be some major changes to the frame on the 2005 if they plan on selling any of them.

Personally, I think Honda should offer each and every owner of a 2001-2003 model a hefty trade in allowance on a 2005 to try to get these inferior frames off the street.

 

[Shooter Indy]

Fred H,

Do you think the '04 frames are any better?? I wonder if I'm going to have the same problems. I love my '04 wing, but I'm glad I kept the Valk in case I need a dependable ride.

 

[Sandman53]

As excited as I've been about my upcoming purchase of an '05, I'm seriously considering another brand/type bike if the 'wings still have an aluminum frame.

I may have to settle for the ST1300 or something just short of the 'wing. Isn't it strange you don't hear about any aluminum frame problems on the FJR1300 or ST1300. Makes you wonder if there is a problem with the frame thickness to overall bike weight on the 'wing. :?

Gordon 8)

 

[ben]

I was at the dealers where I bought my 02 today(its 60 miles from where I live) and would you beleive he has new 02's and 03's on the showroom floor(along with his 04's).

 

[Purple Haze]

It's the price

They were asking too much money for the bikes if it didn't sell.I went around to some dealers and they start at list,and don't budge much.Eat them I got a 04 for what they wanted for the 03's

 

[Jim Davis]

SANDMAN >>>

Or could it be us ? :wink:

Maybe the weight of the GL1800 riders are the main reason for frame cracks :! :idea:

I am going on Weight Watchers man... Until I drop below 200lbs. :!:

Don't get me wrong, I am not fat, just big boned and it's hard to get my bones smaller darn it :!: :roll:

 

[Hal @ Honda Direct Line]

I want to buy a new GL1800 ABS, but I would like to know what the 05 will offer. Does anyone have an approximate timeframe for the 05 availibity?

The correct answer is "when Honda decides to release them".

 

[Sandman53]

Well in the heat of the moment I made statements that have a tendency to modify with the cooling of emotions.

In other words I stopped by the local Honda shops today and sat on the available 'wings in the showroom.

I'm sorry but there is just no bike that compares with the factory fresh comfort of that "Big Mama"so just ignore my comments above.

I'm still an '03,'04, '05 wannabe. :lol:

Gordon 8)

P.S. there was an '03 Kawasaki Voyager in the showroom....NO CONTEST!