Is it worth moving up to an 1800?

[trike lady]

I wish that trike was near me. I lost out on a GL1500 for $500.00 from a local seller, it was probably grabbed by a shop in Hobbs or Lubbock and to be sold for a lot more.

 

[CrystalPistol]

I’ve looked online and my bike with 53,000 miles on it goes for $10,000 to $14,000. I’m asking $5,000 if someone is willing and able to do the work, you can get yourself a good trike for cheap money. If you look at my original post, you’ll see that up until now, this bike has been awesome. This is pretty much the first thing that has gone wrong with it and the bike still starts right up and runs great. I agree with the post about the problem being with the dealer and not the bike. I haven’t found any shops around here that are willing to go the extra mile for the customer. I live in Leominster, Massachusetts. My name is Brian and if anyone is interested in the bike, please send me a personal message and I’ll be sure to get back to you.

I already have a '97 SE / Lehman GTL (mine has just over 93,xxx miles), but if I didn't …. I'd be headed north already. That's a great deal.

Two things I'll say, Alternator and Water Pump on a 1500 are both easy to R&R (hardest part is getting down on floor and backup)… says one who has done the change outs on both a 1200 and a 1500.

All bikes, even 1800s need some $$$ love occasionally if ridden. 1800s do have FI, but I've never been in a spot it mattered much. 1800s wil get better MPG at 75 in the southwest, I've seen 1500 trikes burn fuel at a high rate there … one two up with trailer got high 20s, but it was still cheaper than his room expense for a one special trip taken. I've ridden 1800 trikes, with IRS … it was very easy to get back on my '97 afterwards with no regrets or longings for a 1800.

I think some shopping for mechanics is in order, someone who knows GLs. Local GWRRA chapter members likely can point one or more out.

 

[brianl]

Went to eBay. Found 8 new water pumps for 1500 wing in first 2 minute search. All were Honda factory replacements with warranty. Prices range from $145 to $165. It’s a 2 hr max to remove old and install new. Sounds like a repair shop problem and not a 1500 wing problem. Don’t know who the shop but if they over price a simple water pump exchange I’d be shopping for a different shop for all my service and repairs on any motorcycle or trike I owned. Hope you enjoy your “new” 1800 wing. Post pics!!:wave4:

Definitely was a repair shop problem. Replaced the fan switch and the bike runs perfect. No cooling leaks, nothing. Unfortunately ( or fortunately) I already have the 2017 on order and will be selling this one.