Honda Gold Wing, from model year 1979-2009, have ALL had over 300 relays, at least two computers, stereo (not well sealed), cruise control (not well designed), GPS (not well selected), bladders in the seats that rupture after two years active riding, and so much more that can go wrong with them, that Gold Wing owners usually take up a second residence in a Honda dealer to keep their scooters up to DOT minimums.
Harleys have all these toys, but I am the first to note that unlike Honda, Harley actually performs exhaustive road and weather tests before they put their products on the showroom floor.
And also unlike Honda, Harley really DOES back up their product with factory-trained service. Whenever something goes wrong with a Harley, they have enough pride in their workmanship to fix it properly.
Would that Honda could ever come up to Harley standards of reliability and service length . . ..
