We're GoldWingers too. We have been for 26 years and a couple hundred thousand miles. We have looked at other bikes but have always come back to the Wing.
We've wondered about the road conditions in South and Central America too. We haven't been south of Guadalajara, yet, so we're glad you asked this question.
We're off to Europe, with the Wing, on March 1st on what may yet be a round the world trip. After a year or two in Europe, then, probably fly to South Africa, Australia and south to north thru the Americas. It depends on the money.
We're not planning on any off-road, but we have no problem with hard packed dirt/gravel roads. We have ridden many miles on them in the USA. Don't worry or plan too much, problems will arise no matter what. At that point do as Grant says "You deal with it." If a road becomes impassable for our bike, we'll go back, around, wait for improvement or fly above it. We have no commitments or schedule to meet, we're not trying to set any speed records, we're both retired and finally about to start the kind of travel we have dreamed about for all our working careers. We are going to take our time and enjoy it all. If you wish to you can follow our travels on our web page http://www.bobkatsjaunt.com
Maybe we'll pass somewhere in South America, seeing another Wing will be a rarity. Be sure and stop, chat awhile and I'll buy the first  .
Bob & Kathy
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