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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #250 on: December 21, 2013, 11:36:39 PM »
Terry,
Here is one of my girls.
My 84 STD.

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #251 on: December 22, 2013, 12:30:37 AM »
Nice! Have you found me an engine yet mate? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #252 on: December 22, 2013, 12:48:16 AM »
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 21, 2013, 11:36:39 PM
Terry,
Here is one of my girls.
My 84 STD.

Paul
you have had an std since 1984?
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #253 on: December 22, 2013, 07:47:46 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 22, 2013, 12:30:37 AM
Nice! Have you found me an engine yet mate? Cheers, Terry. ;D

Ok, the search is on.

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #254 on: December 22, 2013, 07:49:11 AM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on December 22, 2013, 12:48:16 AM
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 21, 2013, 11:36:39 PM
Terry,
Here is one of my girls.
My 84 STD.

Paul
you have had an std since 1984?

No, I got it in 2009 with 33,000 on the clock. It was that clean when I bought it.

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76 GL1000 LTD
84 GL1200 Standard
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #255 on: December 22, 2013, 08:07:50 AM »
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 22, 2013, 07:49:11 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on December 22, 2013, 12:48:16 AM
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 21, 2013, 11:36:39 PM
Terry,
Here is one of my girls.
My 84 STD.

Paul
you have had an std since 1984?

No, I got it in 2009 with 33,000 on the clock. It was that clean when I bought it.

Paul
Paul, sometimes stuff goes right over my head too.  I don't think I will take this any farther. :D
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #256 on: December 22, 2013, 09:17:19 AM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on December 22, 2013, 08:07:50 AM
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 22, 2013, 07:49:11 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on December 22, 2013, 12:48:16 AM
Quote from: 78 k550 on December 21, 2013, 11:36:39 PM
Terry,
Here is one of my girls.
My 84 STD.

Paul
you have had an std since 1984?

No, I got it in 2009 with 33,000 on the clock. It was that clean when I bought it.

Paul
Paul, sometimes stuff goes right over my head too.  I don't think I will take this any farther. :D

LMAO I got it.

Tomorrow is my 49th I must be slowing up.

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #257 on: December 22, 2013, 01:33:41 PM »
Ha ha, I got SB's joke first time out, and I'm almost 54! That "Standard" is a magnificent looking bike, it looks just like my 'Wang', without the fairing.

Don't worry about searching for an engine for me Paul, I think I'll rebuild my spare engine because the last engine I brought in ended up costing me $2K by the time I paid the shipping, and all the BS charges here in Oz. It wouldn't have cost any more to bring in a complete bike.

I think I'll finish a couple of projects and get them out the door, and start looking for a nice "Standard" like yours. If you see another one in that condition Paul, let me know? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #258 on: December 22, 2013, 08:07:25 PM »
The LTD was a GL1000 wire wheel bike, it had gold anodized rims and a dark burgundy color. I think the first EFI Wang was the GL1200i
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #259 on: December 22, 2013, 08:46:38 PM »
Hopefully this will be Wang the sequel
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #260 on: December 22, 2013, 08:51:02 PM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on December 22, 2013, 08:07:25 PM
The LTD was a GL1000 wire wheel bike, it had gold anodized rims and a dark burgundy color. I think the first EFI Wang was the GL1200i
That does get mixed up with the Limited fuel injected.
I also own a  76 LTD not stock but maybe one day bring it up for a restore. If you come across a LTD tool kit i'm in the market.

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #261 on: December 23, 2013, 03:06:53 AM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on December 22, 2013, 08:46:38 PM
Hopefully this will be Wang the sequel

Nice! ;D
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #262 on: December 23, 2013, 07:35:59 AM »
The sticker on the plate says 2010, probably 'ran when parked'. We'll see.
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #263 on: December 26, 2013, 06:44:29 AM »
In early November I unloaded my VStar and bought a one owner 1984 Aspencade with under 47,000 miles. I only got to ride it twice before the snow flew, but it is impressive. Not as impressive as yours, Terry. After all, it's only an 84 and it's blue and it's an Aspencade. I am looking forward to putting on many more miles come spring.
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #264 on: December 29, 2013, 12:21:17 AM »
No worries mate, the '84 Aspencade is a truly impressive bike, for sure. I might have to get offa my butt and get mine out on the road for a ride tomorrow! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #265 on: January 02, 2014, 07:27:36 PM »
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #266 on: January 02, 2014, 07:44:22 PM »
Woohoo! Thanks Paul, I just bid on it. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #267 on: January 02, 2014, 07:47:43 PM »
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« Reply #268 on: January 02, 2014, 08:26:42 PM »
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #269 on: January 02, 2014, 11:38:09 PM »
Ha ha, well I think Steve needs a bit of 'Wang education Paul, so if I win I might need him to collect it and store it for me until I can arrange shipping?

Whattya reckon Steve, do you wanna take a walk on the mild side? I reckon the ride back from Stafford might convert you to the "Fellowship of the 'Wang"? Of course if it's snowing, that might be a problem, I guess.......... ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #270 on: January 03, 2014, 05:01:23 PM »
You might be able to talk me into collecting it for you, Terry.

Stafford is a suburb of Houston and I go there for business several times a year. Plus the bloke has 7 other bikes, I'm sure we could have a nice chat about bikes!
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« Reply #271 on: January 03, 2014, 05:53:15 PM »
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You might be able to talk me into collecting it for you, Terry.

Stafford is a suburb of Houston and I go there for business several times a year. Plus the bloke has 7 other bikes, I'm sure we could have a nice chat about bikes!

You never know what is buried in the garage.

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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #272 on: January 03, 2014, 06:08:40 PM »
Quote from: 78 k550 on January 03, 2014, 05:53:15 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 03, 2014, 05:01:23 PM
You might be able to talk me into collecting it for you, Terry.

Stafford is a suburb of Houston and I go there for business several times a year. Plus the bloke has 7 other bikes, I'm sure we could have a nice chat about bikes!

You never know what is buried in the garage.


Dead body?  Pound of weed?!  Vintage Ducati!!!  I'm there!
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« Reply #273 on: January 04, 2014, 12:09:59 AM »
Thanks for the offer Steve, but I retracted my bid as I got a call back on another bike I've been looking at locally, and I can't afford (and don't have room in my garage for) both. Cheers, Terry. ;D 
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Re: I believe that my 'Wang is the most Impressive bike ever made (by Honda in 1986)
« Reply #274 on: January 04, 2014, 07:23:40 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 04, 2014, 12:09:59 AM
Thanks for the offer Steve, but I retracted my bid as I got a call back on another bike I've been looking at locally, and I can't afford (and don't have room in my garage for) both. Cheers, Terry. ;D 

No prob, Terry.  Care to give us a hint on what bike it is?
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