Author Topic: Goldwings ??? (Read 84500 times)

dhall57 · « **Reply #425 on:** June 19, 2014, 03:09:46 am »

Not really any negatives about my 77 Wing. Great bikes, but their is nothing perfect and their is one thing that annoys me a little bit and I here it's common with these older Wings and even can happen with the newer models also because of the engine design. Some smoke at start up after being parked on side stand. Putting bike on center stand pretty much eliminates this all together, but just dont want to put bike on center stand at every stop. What do you other Wing owners do?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #426 on:** June 19, 2014, 03:13:25 am »

My GL1200 doesn't do that Dwight, but I know what you're talking about, my old BMW "K" series bikes puffed a little smoke when parked on their sidestands when the engines were up to operating temp. Cheers, Terry.

dhall57 · « **Reply #427 on:** June 19, 2014, 04:04:06 am »

Sometimes its very little Terry and hardly noticeable but other times it a little worse, but clears up completely once on the road. Gone just about 1000 miles since getting her on the road and oil level is still full. Again only does this when bike is parked leaning over on the side stand.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #428 on:** June 19, 2014, 04:08:05 am »

Yeah, it's not a biggie Dwight, my first BMW K100RT with 60,000 miles used to blow a cloud of smoke if I parked it on it's sidestand, but the GL1200 doesn't blow any at all. Cheers, Terry.

78 k550 · « **Reply #429 on:** June 19, 2014, 06:52:01 am »

its normal. All mine do it at one time or another. I keep them all on the center stand.

Paul

Tugboat · « **Reply #430 on:** June 19, 2014, 11:25:33 am »

When you first shut it off, let it sit upright for a second while the oil drains down to the sump. Take off your helmet, gloves.... THEN put it over. Helps tremendously.

78 k550 · « **Reply #431 on:** June 19, 2014, 11:32:07 am »

Quote from: Tugboat on June 19, 2014, 11:25:33 am

When you first shut it off, let it sit upright for a second while the oil drains down to the sump. Take off your helmet, gloves.... THEN put it over. Helps tremendously.

I never thought of that. Good tip.
I have had them on the center stand then on the side stand for long time and never noticed smoke. or very,very little.

Paul

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #432 on:** June 19, 2014, 01:02:08 pm »

Mine did that too D.

As far as the video of Wings on the Dragon, I didn't say you couldn't ride one there. if the bike can change direction than it can be ridden on The Dragon. But just because you CAN ride it there doesn't mean it's a good fit.

Tugboat · « **Reply #433 on:** June 19, 2014, 02:12:20 pm »

My wife and I did the Dragon 2-up last year. It was not easy. The gremlin bell would ring when I was just about to scrape - wish I had one on the other side!

78 k550 · « **Reply #434 on:** June 20, 2014, 05:35:54 am »

anyone riding out here for the 4th should pm me. Or anytime of the year.

Paul

tbpmusic · « **Reply #435 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:16:38 am »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on June 19, 2014, 01:02:08 pm

Mine did that too D.

As far as the video of Wings on the Dragon, I didn't say you couldn't ride one there. if the bike can change direction than it can be ridden on The Dragon. But just because you CAN ride it there doesn't mean it's a good fit.

Watch this - Deals Gap on a full dress 1800 Wing.
This guy rides like the devil is on his 6.
The guy on the camera bike is a really good rider, but this full-dress 1800 is insane.....
Remember this a bike with a reverse gear, it's such a behemoth.

deals gap on a goldwing/gl1800 by yellow wolf dragons tail

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #436 on:** June 20, 2014, 09:37:17 pm »

As amazing as that vid is, the new Goldwings have actually got more ground clearance and handle way better than our earlier 'Wang's.

We've got some roads around here that are at least as windy as the one in the vid and I chased my mate John on his 1800 'Wang through them on my Triumph Rocket III, and while his Honda doesn't have the grunt of my Triumph's 2300cc's, the Triumph's footboards scraped well before anything on John's big blue 1800. Cheers, Terry.

dhall57 · « **Reply #437 on:** June 21, 2014, 05:39:56 pm »

That Triumph Rocket 2300 is a bunch of bike Terry

Here's my little GL1000 sitting at the track crossing.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #438 on:** June 21, 2014, 06:28:33 pm »

Ha ha, yes it is mate, when you consider that there's a CB750 hiding in each of it's three cylinders, how would you like to kick start it?

That's a beautiful pic of your 'Wang Dwight, I reckon I'd frame that one! Cheers, Terry.

Stev-o · « **Reply #439 on:** June 21, 2014, 08:34:13 pm »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 21, 2014, 06:28:33 pm

That's a beautiful pic of your 'Wang Dwight, I reckon I'd frame that one! Cheers, Terry.

If only Marcia were sitting on it!

dhall57 · « **Reply #440 on:** June 22, 2014, 03:22:44 am »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 21, 2014, 08:34:13 pm

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 21, 2014, 06:28:33 pm

That's a beautiful pic of your 'Wang Dwight, I reckon I'd frame that one! Cheers, Terry.
Thanks Terry. The more time I spend on this thing the more I like it!

If only Marcia were sitting on it!

You got that right Stev-o and in one of her mini skirts too

The Marcia,Marcia,Marcia thread and my avatar has been in hiatus for a while. Let see if I can do something about that

dhall57 · « **Reply #441 on:** June 22, 2014, 03:37:53 am »

Stev-o, Back on the 17th you posted a pic of a 77 naked Wing on CL in your area for $1000. Hadn't heard anymore from you about it. Did you ever go check it out?

Stev-o · « **Reply #442 on:** June 22, 2014, 09:25:55 am »

Quote from: dhall57 on June 22, 2014, 03:37:53 am

Stev-o, Back on the 17th you posted a pic of a 77 naked Wing on CL in your area for $1000. Hadn't heard anymore from you about it. Did you ever go check it out?

No, never did. Sorry to say, I am just not a 'wang man. I'll just continue to admire yours from afar.

BTW - Looks like it still hasnt sold...

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/4480564730.html

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #443 on:** June 23, 2014, 01:08:45 am »

Yep it's so true, some men have big 'Wangs, and some don't............

dhall57 · « **Reply #444 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:38:23 am »

So what is it Stev-o that you don't like about GW's, the look, styling, etc. Im not that big of a fan of the loaded down ones old or new models, but the bare, naked ones I like.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #445 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:49:11 am »

I don't think Steve has a problem with the mechanicals Dwight, he's just not keen on the look of any 'Wang, regardless of year and model. But then again, he's got a soft spot for fugly K7's and K8's, and even the occasional "F", so he's obviously had a head injury sometime in his life........

78 k550 · « **Reply #446 on:** June 23, 2014, 06:50:50 am »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 23, 2014, 03:49:11 am

I don't think Steve has a problem with the mechanicals Dwight, he's just not keen on the look of any 'Wang, regardless of year and model. But then again, he's got a soft spot for fugly K7's and K8's, and even the occasional "F", so he's obviously had a head injury sometime in his life........

that's funny. no offense stev-o.

Stev-o · « **Reply #447 on:** June 23, 2014, 06:54:02 am »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 23, 2014, 03:49:11 am

I don't think Steve has a problem with the mechanicals Dwight, he's just not keen on the look of any 'Wang, regardless of year and model. But then again, he's got a soft spot for fugly K7's and K8's, and even the occasional "F", so he's obviously had a head injury sometime in his life........

Oh, Uncle Terry, you crack me up! I have been in a couple bike accidents but no head injury. BTW - I bought another K7, now I have two!

Quote from: dhall57 on June 23, 2014, 03:38:23 am

So what is it Stev-o that you don't like about GW's, the look, styling, etc. Im not that big of a fan of the loaded down ones old or new models, but the bare, naked ones I like.

Two of my best friends [brothers] have had Goldwings for years, I just never cared for the "loaded down ones". I just have no desire to have a big heavy bike, my Z1 900 is as big as it gets. I do 0 interstate riding, so have no use for a cruiser.

I do like the look of your bike but wont be buying one. No offense intended.

dhall57 · « **Reply #448 on:** June 23, 2014, 11:19:50 am »

None taken Stev-o

Even though you don't want a Wang like I got I wouldn't mind having a Z1 like you got;D

Not working today and I know I haven't been riding the 750's much since getting the Wing on the road but I jumped on the GL1000 this morning and took off. No particular direction or place I wanted to go just felt like riding a little bit and just got back in. Ended up at Pilot Mountain about a 150 mile round trip from the house. The Wang ran great!!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #449 on:** June 23, 2014, 12:35:29 pm »

Re: Steve-O's SanAntonio Wang

Quote from: Johnie on June 17, 2014, 10:45:07 am

Looks like he mounted a luggage rack on his gas tank. Never saw that before. Looks like a nice price for that bike.

That "luggage rack" would remove your manhood in a bad wreck as you slid forward before going over the handlebars...

The "tank" is just a cover. So it could be removed without too much trouble I would guess.

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Author Topic: Goldwings ??? (Read 84500 times)