Article: Side by Side Photos / 2018 GL1800 with CSC Encore

[Capt.Bob]

I hope that you keep the prototype tail lights. They are mildly futuristic and I think blend quite well with the new more angular design of the Goldwing.

 

[California Sidecar]

Rear view please . Looks good

wow I hit save and there it was .i like it. What way does the trunk open up or down ?

The trunk opens down. Same as the Viper.

 

[trike lady]

I like the tail lights, I hope they stay too. They just work well with the lines of the trike. :good:

 

[56Elwood]

Can't wait to see it at Americade, I'll even go as far as to offer my services as an experienced, impartial, technically oriented test rider with no penchant for hyperbole.

 

[Papa Zook]

Can't wait to see it at Americade, I'll even go as far as to offer my services as an experienced, impartial, technically oriented test rider with no penchant for hyperbole.

Very nice of you Tom.

 

[California Sidecar]

Side by Side Photos / 2018 GL1800 with CSC Encore



Side by sides of the bike with the trike! 2018 GL1800 CSC Encore. The tail pipes shown on the trike are not the actual ones. The new ones are coming soon! While they are not exact to the Honda ones, they will be very similar and fit well with the Encore body design!

 

[jc1300]

Can't wait to see it at Americade, I'll even go as far as to offer my services as an experienced, impartial, technically oriented test rider with no penchant for hyperbole.

That is quite possibly the best case of Butt Kissing I've ever heard.....And really mad at myself for not going there first!

Damn.....jc

 

[curtit]

2018 GL 1800

Those surely do look good. I'm into home made trikes because they are cheap to make. I do not skimp on the metal I use (1/4" steel minimum). Wish I could afford a trike like yours.

Curtit.

 

[56Elwood]

That is quite possibly the best case of Butt Kissing I've ever heard.....And really mad at myself for not going there first!

Damn.....jc

Then stay away from my avatar!:laugh:

 

[Trikezilla]

GL1800 3 wheeler

Wow, now that's a gorgeous trike!

 

[jinglebob]

Nicely done. Have you tested it with the DCT transmission? Any issues with the DCT's reliability when it is pulling around that extra weight?

 

[California Sidecar]

Nicely done. Have you tested it with the DCT transmission? Any issues with the DCT's reliability when it is pulling around that extra weight?

Our test bike is a DCT. We are putting 20,000+ on the road miles on it. No issues to date.

 

[California Sidecar]

Encore video by Niehaus

https://www.facebook.com/1064678693...STEyMjIzMDE5MTE2NzUzNDoxODUwMjA0ODIxNzAzMzg3/

 

[G.W. Viper]

Just need some Ground Effects to finish it off :clapping:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Our test bike is a DCT. We are putting 20,000+ on the road miles on it. No issues to date.

Is the shifting responsive enuff?

 

[bikerbillone]

CSC DCT

Anxious to learn how the DCT holds up on the CSC, that is one big plus. I noticed in the Face Book show how large the trunk was.

 

[California Sidecar]

Is the shifting responsive enuff?

Yes, it appears to be fine.

 

[tigi]

Awesome looking machine !

 

[Doug D.]

Great lines, perfect fit!:clapping:

 

[The Wolf]

Really like the new look. I would like to see the aqua shields or running boards on this trike to give it a sleek and finished look. of course that's my own opinion. :clapping:

 

[3 for 2]

Really like the new look. I would like to see the aqua shields or running boards on this trike to give it a sleek and finished look. of course that's my own opinion. :clapping:

I think CSC has done a phenomenal job on the conversion. My thoughts are that the Honda top trunk looks like an afterthought. This is not being critical of CSC, more critical of Honda. Maybe CSC can come up with a design that melds the trunk in with the fenders of the trike.

 

[Razor]

The more I look at it the more I like it and the more I like it the more I look at it. One of these pictures is going on the frig door.

 

[California Sidecar]

Really like the new look. I would like to see the aqua shields or running boards on this trike to give it a sleek and finished look. of course that's my own opinion. :clapping:

The ground effects are coming along! SOON!

 

[Capt.Bob]

How did the fuel consumption reports turn out on the new smaller profile 2018 Honda Goldwing front end? Was there much of a difference between the Encore and the older models of the GW and the Viper?

 

[California Sidecar]

How did the fuel consumption reports turn out on the new smaller profile 2018 Honda Goldwing front end? Was there much of a difference between the Encore and the older models of the GW and the Viper?

We are currently conducting durability testing and will come out will the mileage results soon.

 

[California Sidecar]

CSC Encore Exhaust Tips

Piece by piece! I had to stop the rig to get a picture of the new exhaust tips that arrived for the CSC Encore. Just in time for Americade! Still working on those ground effects however. We know there are quite a few of you that are anxious to see those too. Perfection takes time! These tips are an excellent match and we are proud of them! #americade2018 #trikingitout #californiasidecar #2018GL1800 #CSCEncore

 

[TGCarol]

Sweet :clapping: Lookin’ really good

 

[Hoglover]

Saw the new Trike at Americade this week and I'll have to say that it's the best looking conversion of the new Wing compared to the other offerings.

Great job CSC !!

 

[Capt.Bob]

Given the engine problems that are cropping up on our M8-engined Tri Glides, the new DCT Goldwing coupled with the beautiful Encore trike kit is looking more and more appealing. I sat on a new DCT equipped Wing yesterday and was very impressed with the new front suspension. The new motor sports 4 valves per cylinder and I am anxiously awaiting the mileage results of the DCT spec Encore.

 

[Capt.Bob]

Honda rates their touring DCT Goldwing at 42 mpg. It will be very interesting to see what kind of MPG CSC is getting out of the new DCT/CSC setup?