Author Topic: Goldwings ??? (Read 85876 times)

Tugboat · « **Reply #475 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:57:58 AM »

Sold my '83 yesterday ("eighty tree" as Spanner1 calls it) for $2k. Sorry to see it go but looking forward to my next project.

78 k550 · « **Reply #476 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:39:36 PM »

Will it be another Wing?

Paul

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #477 on:** July 30, 2014, 12:16:37 AM »

As long as it's not a horrible early 80's DOHC4 or V4, it'll be good.........

MoMo · « **Reply #478 on:** July 30, 2014, 03:58:02 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on July 30, 2014, 12:16:37 AM

As long as it's not a horrible early 80's DOHC4 or V4, it'll be good.........

how 'bout a PC? works really well on the golf course, right Terry?

70CB750 · « **Reply #479 on:** July 30, 2014, 04:21:57 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on July 30, 2014, 03:58:02 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on July 30, 2014, 12:16:37 AM
As long as it's not a horrible early 80's DOHC4 or V4, it'll be good.........

how 'bout a PC? works really well on the golf course, right Terry?

Ural with a sidecar

strynboen · « **Reply #480 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:03:36 AM »

i vas thinking of one...a sidecar kosts more alone..then a russian bmw...if i not can get the boxer going..the sidecar can fit the honda 550...

Tugboat · « **Reply #481 on:** July 30, 2014, 09:36:15 AM »

Actually I am looking at a CB900/CB1000 as a replacement. We'll see.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #482 on:** July 30, 2014, 02:39:25 PM »

I can drive 12 miles and be in VA and drive 45 miles and be in NC. So driving to another state can be easy from my current location... KY is less than 100 miles away. Some of the NorthEastern states you would measure saddle time rather than miles as traffic density (and population density) makes travel there much more frustrating and dangerous. That Wing with the Lesters looks nicely kept. Should be a good buy for someone.

David

dhall57 · « **Reply #483 on:** July 31, 2014, 12:26:57 AM »

Been told this place has some real good home cooking and it does. Magnolia Dinner in Asheboro, NC.

78 k550 · « **Reply #484 on:** July 31, 2014, 02:05:33 PM »

lost my clutch today coming home from lunch. Look's like the adjusted inside needs some attention.

Paul

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #485 on:** August 17, 2014, 05:31:19 AM »

Wow, I just saw this ad thru a post in the Naked Goldwings site, 8 'Wangs and a CB500 for 3 thousand bucks!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mpo/4608697033.html

dhall57 · « **Reply #486 on:** August 17, 2014, 05:45:59 AM »

Terry I bet your booking the next flight to Seattle right now

MoMo · « **Reply #487 on:** August 17, 2014, 05:57:35 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 17, 2014, 05:31:19 AM

Wow, I just saw this ad thru a post in the Naked Goldwings site, 8 'Wangs and a CB500 for 3 thousand bucks!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mpo/4608697033.html

Quote from: dhall57 on August 17, 2014, 05:45:59 AM

Terry I bet your booking the next flight to Seattle right now

Terry, sell your land barge and buy a real barge and go for it

....Larry

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #488 on:** August 18, 2014, 01:06:12 AM »

Land Barge? WTF Larry? A 'Wang is a finely balanced "Sports Tourer", capable of tearing it up in the twisties, haven't you ever seen that youtube vid of the GL1800 cranking the Dragons Tail? What a fcuking insult!

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

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #489 on:** August 18, 2014, 01:07:35 AM »

Quote from: dhall57 on August 17, 2014, 05:45:59 AM

Terry I bet your booking the next flight to Seattle right now

I wish I could Dwight, I'd have to build another garage to house them, but it'd be worth it!

MoMo · « **Reply #490 on:** August 18, 2014, 02:36:50 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 18, 2014, 01:06:12 AM

Land Barge? WTF Larry? A 'Wang is a finely balanced "Sports Tourer", capable of tearing it up in the twisties, haven't you ever seen that youtube vid of the GL1800 cranking the Dragons Tail? What a fcuking insult!

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

I have seen that, truly an amazing rider. Just think though, a barge fully loaded with Wangs and other bikes from the US would make you one very wealthy Aussie-and that'd be very

....Larry

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #491 on:** August 18, 2014, 03:42:58 PM »

That's a heck of a deal really. The one in the immediate background has Lesters on it.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #492 on:** August 22, 2014, 05:09:32 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on August 18, 2014, 02:36:50 PM

I have seen that, truly an amazing rider. Just think though, a barge fully loaded with Wangs and other bikes from the US would make you one very wealthy Aussie-and that'd be very ....Larry

Yeah mate, it is a great deal, but the shipping and taxes/duties etc is the killer, and would severely eat into any profit. I was looking for some more 'Wang parts on ebay last night and one seller has several GL1200's going real cheap, I'm amazed at how little they go for, for what they are, but I guess the benefit of having a population of 320 million in the US, vs 23 million here means there are a lot more bikes around going cheap. Cheers, Terry.

Prospect · « **Reply #493 on:** September 29, 2014, 01:50:41 PM »

I was in Sao Paulo Brazil briefly and saw this first year Goldwing. I love those early goldwings just don't have enough room anymore. Here is a pic

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #494 on:** September 29, 2014, 06:13:43 PM »

The same color as mine, Antares Red

Prospect · « **Reply #495 on:** October 22, 2014, 05:22:07 PM »

I'm going to take a look at a first year gold wing for sale. At least I hope it's a first year. Can anyone post a link to the vin/engine guide to see the serial range for the first year gl1000. Does the engine and frame vin match or is there a large spread like on the cb750?

dhall57 · « **Reply #496 on:** October 22, 2014, 05:42:21 PM »

This should help

1975 K0 The frame serial number began GL1-1000012 while the engine serial number began GL1E-1000001.
1976 The frame serial number began GL1-2001483 while the engine serial number began GL1E-2001422.
1977 The frame serial number began GL1-3000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-3000006

Good luck Prospect. The early naked Wangs are really nice bikes. I think all the other GW owners here will agree

Be sure to take some pics. The frame and engine vin just like the 750's won't match. On my 77 the last 3 of the frame vin is 169 and the eng vin is 208.

Before getting my 1977 GL1000 , just like you I was wanted a original first year Wing naked if possible. Thought I had found one had less than 30k on the dial but had fairing and bags added. The frame vin was correct for a 75 model year but after closer inspection the engine vin showed to that of a 77 model bike. That took the wind out of my sails and I let this bike pass by. Shortly after this I found my naked all original 77 with less than 10k. Sometime it pays to be patience.

Prospect · « **Reply #497 on:** October 23, 2014, 01:43:45 PM »

Quote from: dhall57 on October 22, 2014, 05:42:21 PM

This should help
1975 K0 The frame serial number began GL1-1000012 while the engine serial number began GL1E-1000001.
1976 The frame serial number began GL1-2001483 while the engine serial number began GL1E-2001422.
1977 The frame serial number began GL1-3000001 while the engine serial number began GL1E-3000006

Good luck Prospect. The early naked Wangs are really nice bikes. I think all the other GW owners here will agree Be sure to take some pics. The frame and engine vin just like the 750's won't match. On my 77 the last 3 of the frame vin is 169 and the eng vin is 208.

Before getting my 1977 GL1000 , just like you I was wanted a original first year Wing naked if possible. Thought I had found one had less than 30k on the dial but had fairing and bags added. The frame vin was correct for a 75 model year but after closer inspection the engine vin showed to that of a 77 model bike. That took the wind out of my sails and I let this bike pass by. Shortly after this I found my naked all original 77 with less than 10k. Sometime it pays to be patience.

Thanks for the info. Exactly what I was looking for. I remember when you were looking for the bike and found one with an incorrect year engine. I too would have passed.

I've always had a soft spot for the gold wing even though I have never ridden one. Around here they are very cheap and not sought after. Far cheaper than a cb750 which has become the chouice of the hipsters/cafe crowd. It will be hard to sell it eventually.

I still have to see the bike but from what I hear it was parked 4 years ago and now it won't start. Typical story. Price is right.

These days I'm shying away from projects but rather bikes that just need a bit of work to get back on the road. I found what I rewally like to work on is engines, electrics and carbs. Not the rest.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #498 on:** October 23, 2014, 02:35:16 PM »

The carbs are a pain in the ass to work on, but parts are easy to get (you can buy the timing belts and thermostat at any auto parts store) and it has a robust owners community. Once you ride a properly tuned one you will understand why the GoldWing model name is going strong after almost 40 years.

dhall57 · « **Reply #499 on:** October 25, 2014, 01:09:48 PM »

Quote from: Prospect on October 22, 2014, 05:22:07 PM

I'm going to take a look at a first year gold wing for sale. At least I hope it's a first year. Can anyone post a link to the vin/engine guide to see the serial range for the first year gl1000. Does the engine and frame vin match or is there a large spread like on the cb750?

Did you ever go and check out that early Wang!

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