Hello From Ft. Washington, Maryland

[Go Dog]

I am a new member to the site, and a new rider. <br />
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I have my eye on a 1998 Honda Goldwing trike with 41K miles, with Motor Trike kit. I am also looking at a 2007 Honda Goldwing trike with 25K miles. Is it worth it to pay $8,000 more for a 2007 vice getting a 1998. The 1998 seems to be pretty old....even tho it is in excellent condition!<br />
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Thanks<br />
Go Doghttp://www.triketalk.com/forum/images/smilies/smileygarden_de_banana7.gif

 

[Rod69]

Cant really tell you what to do, but I,d probably go with the newer one. Welcome to Trike Talk and whatever you decide ride safe. :wave4:

 

[87Trike1200]

Others may disagree, but here's my best shot. Personally, I think it is mainly a budget and/or investment consideration. I recently opted to put a 2012 MT kit on my '95 Wing (48k miles) as I knew the bike to be mechanically sound and it didn't "kill" my budget as much as a newer setup would. The 1500 has plenty of power for me (heck, my wife's 1200 is OK, too).<br />
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On the other hand, "newer is nicer". Also, what brand trike kit is on the 1800 and does it suit <u>your</u> requirements. Tough choice, if $$ is not a consideration, maybe go with he newer.<br />
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Either way, in the future, if you want to sell or upgrade, you'll probably get all (or most) of you investment back. Just my 2 cents worth... <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" class="inlineimg" />

 

[Ohio Eddie]

Welcome to Trike Talk from SW Ohio.

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard. also another consideration is the rider layout. the 1500 in my opinion has a little more room to stretch out.

 

[RdKnB]

Welcome to the group. First I am new also, bike is waiting for fenders to get painted, then I will start riding, but I would test ride both and see it that settles it for you. Either way welcome.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

The first question is have you ever riden a trike before? If you have and you know you both will like a trike and you have the $$$ I would look at the newer trike. I had a 95 Goldwing when I started mainly because I wasn't sure we would like riding since my wife had never riden before. The 1500 is a very comfrontable bike and I loved it as well my wife did also. After riding the trike a couple of years I wanted to get something newer and thats when I went to my Stallion. Hope you get one and get some good riding in. Ride safe and enjoy.<img src="images/smilies/coffee1.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Coffee" class="inlineimg" />

 

[rmrc51]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Central VA. ThumbUp

 

[Lucky]

Welcome Go Dog glad you joined us.We triked our Pearl (90SE/Motor Trike @52000)She now has 89000 and I have never regreted it.Good Luck! RIDE SAFE

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK....GOOD LUCK on Your Trike Purchase.....ThumbUp