2008 Goldwing Airbag model. 39,000 miles. $9,000. The D-Air and Tech Air airbags are $2,000, so compared to that this Wing seems like a bargain. Perfect cosmetically, except it does have a few military stickers I need to remove. Has a CB, that I didn't understand was not standard on the bike. No fog lights. I did figure out how to raise and lower the height of the rear suspension with the push of a button. Pretty cool. I am working on how to temporarily route the sound system and CB to my Pactalk bold. I already have a Sena SR10 that I think will work once I get a cable. The L glove box has a powerport an aux. plug. I should be able to run my iphone through the aux port and control the volume from the bike. I expect I'll end up with the $500 integrated system at some point, but that will be next year. Or maybe I'll get a power amp and blast everything through the speakers! I'm not sure that would really work.
It was easier to get out of the Condor chock than the ST. It is physically large, and obviously heavy, but the low seat makes it easy to handle at low push around the driveway speeds. I've been trying to recover from my long trip before I put it through the paces.
I never did rent that wing. I'm thinking it would take longer than a day to decide whether I like it or not. If I don't like it, I'll sell it. I wouldn't lose any more than a 3 day rental when I sell, considering what I paid.
I'm going to have to get rid of the ST. My garage is not big enough for 2 cars, 3 motorcycles and 2 lawnmowers. My SC430 is currently outside. I can't abide that for long. The ST has 53,000 miles, has had the cooling system service done, has a heated RDL, has the newest Helibars, and the ML highway pegs. Cosmetically very good. It has been lowered with a Works shock in the rear, and by a professional shop in the front when they serviced the front forks. It has ABS and traction control, which will put it in the running for someone who is looking for a somewhat modern bike. I'll probably ask $3,500 with some room. I don't want to start stripping stuff off because it is such a nice package.