Found a solution to my big ugly backrest

mo8414 · Apr 8, 2026

Got it for $4k and my wife loves it. Definitely not a fan of heavy wind and this bike like it was today on the freeway. It really makes me wish the rocket had a reverse. Pretty smooth transmission. I miss the gear indicator that im used to on the rocket but I guess its pretty easy to wire one in. Seat is way better than the rockets but the rocket is still way more fun. All n all I'm pretty happy with this newer goldwing and I'm surprised how low the seat is, lower than the rockets seat. Older goldwings were pretty tall. Going to plate it tomorrow.

steve59 · Jul 25, 2026

Well done. I sold my GTL when wife said she was done and went back to an R3 for my solo touring. Can't lie, i'll miss the comfort of the K1600, but the R3 engine has a way about it that makes a rider forget about the farkles.

Rick111 · Thursday at 4:03 PM

I have a 2015 Goldwing Valkryie love the bike love the ride but the Rocket 3 storm is just a statement and a totally different machine to ride.

mexican · 2026-07-31T14:46:01-0500

mo8414 said:
Got it for $4k and my wife loves it. Definitely not a fan of heavy wind and this bike like it was today on the freeway. It really makes me wish the rocket had a reverse. Pretty smooth transmission. I miss the gear indicator that im used to on the rocket but I guess its pretty easy to wire one in. Seat is way better than the rockets but the rocket is still way more fun. All n all I'm pretty happy with this newer goldwing and I'm surprised how low the seat is, lower than the rockets seat. Older goldwings were pretty tall. Going to plate it tomorrow.

Do they make one for small guys? i want one :unsure:

mo8414 · 2026-07-31T14:58:59-0500

mexican said:
Do they make one for small guys? i want one

Surprisingly enough the gl1800 is pretty short. I was surprised because the older ones are tall. I got a 28 inch inseem and easily put my feet down

Rick111 · 2026-07-31T23:14:35-0500

Most people are surprised how low it is .

mexican · 2026-08-01T16:02:30-0500

mo8414 said:
Surprisingly enough the gl1800 is pretty short. I was surprised because the older ones are tall. I got a 28 inch inseem and easily put my feet down

Great to hear! 28 its my inseem as well! what year is it?

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