Topic: GW1000 or CB900?

[donny]

I see 1000GW's  and CB 900 for sale occasionally rather cheep, but of course they could be a money pit. Is one much better than the other? Which is a better bike for long distance cruzin?  Much better than the 750?

[Aaron J Williams]

The wing would be the better long distance bike but the CB 900 would be the better sport tourer. Both are nice bikes but comparing either to a SOHC 750 would be like apples to oranges. Shaft drive vs chain, air suspension vs springs, CV carbs vs mechanical slides, cushy seat vs worn out foam, the list goes on and on. You should get one of each and decide by ride.

[333]

What CB900? A C or an F?  I've always wanted an earley Wing, but a friend got a CB900C and had me get it going.  I think 10 speeds(C) are way cool.

[bill440cars]

         All depends on what you want to do with it. What do YOU have in mind?  

[kghost]

Too bad I don't have any more GL1000's 

[78 k550]

Too bad I don't have any more GL1000's 

Kgost,
what did you get out of her?

Paul

[kghost]

Too bad I don't have any more GL1000's 

Kgost,
what did you get out of her?

Paul

Enough not to lay awake at night....

Pm send

[donny]

[All depends on what you want to do with it. What do YOU have in mind? ] 

...this is the question I asked:
 quote "Which is a better bike for long distance cruzin? "

I haven't ridden either the GL1000 or CB900.  appears the CB900 is a better bike..

[Aaron J Williams]

The wing would be the better long distance bike.

[crazypj]

[All depends on what you want to do with it. What do YOU have in mind? ] 

...this is the question I asked:
 quote "Which is a better bike for long distance cruzin? "

I haven't ridden either the GL1000 or CB900.  appears the CB900 is a better bike..

 Not in my opinion.
The 900 is easier to work on but usually does need work.
Cam chains, generators and starter clutch are weak points
 Good bike when its all fixed though.
PJ

[donny]

    thanks for the info...still undecided...well....am now leaning toward a GL1000,, they are cheeper anyway...whatever i find, I am sure the ad will say  (need  some carb work.
I hear there are certain years to stay away from.

[Aaron J Williams]

There are a lot of stories about GL1000 carbs being junk but they are great carbs if clean and adjusted right. The have small idle circuit passages which makes it a little harder to get them clean but it can be done. I'm rebuilding a set for a GL1100 right now and the passages came clean without any problems. They do suck to remove from the bike but are not too bad after you get them out. The only wing I have heard to be trouble was the GL1200 due to charging system problems. I prefer the GL1100 just because it has a little more power than the 1000 and none of the problems of the GL1200. I have heard of guys getting 200,000 miles out of a wing and I have seen them with 100K+ miles on them still going strong. Wings use timing belts instead of chains, they have valve adjusters instead of shims like the CB900 has and they are liquid cooled instead of air cooled like the CB900. Ultimately either bike is a good choice but I would test drive both before making a choice.