Too true...did you read that article in Motorcycle Consumer News (March '07) about the problems Honda had with the 1800's. Serious stuff with that frame issue. The article explained everything happening with the Wings and how Traxxion (Max) came up with the fixes they are installing. Very informative article. A guy from Detroit was there on his 1800 getting all the work done...apparently, the GWRA (?) has a website and word has spread qucikly about the Traxxion fixes for their problems, both front and rear.
I've not ridden them for tons of miles. But have sat a few Goldwings before. Riding Max's some that day before you arrived readily informed of the significant difference that I was hoping to expect on our bikes. Just glad it measured up comparably.
Rumor has it, supported by reports from the voices in my head, that any bike I ever have will have to get this work done to it now if the factory hasn't measured up in the interim. This upgrade is kind of like losing your virginity. Once you've had a taste you just don't want to be without.