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I know this ain't H-D related, but it's also common for many of us to have friends on Goldwings. Below is a link to a pic of a failed frame on a high-mileage GL1800. If you've got buds on Wings, please alert 'em!!
I know this ain't H-D related, but it's also common for many of us to have friends on Goldwings. Below is a link to a pic of a failed frame on a high-mileage GL1800. If you've got buds on Wings, please alert 'em!!
This is a known problem with early late-model 1800's, like in the 2001 and 2002 range IIRC, and the subject of a factory recall. Speaking of "friends on Goldwings," it is interesting that **** riders always wave at me, so they are all friends!
Just sold my 02 wing (picking up my new Ultra next week) However a friend of mine had the frame on his 03 break a few weeks ago. AFTER A PICKUP HIT HIM !!
OUCH.lots a broken toes on his left footbut he is up and around and doing great
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