Author Topic: Viewing pleasure for Wing Lovers (Read 2188 times)

Can550 · « **on:** August 24, 2019, 09:27:16 AM »

Just completed couple of my old wings, thought of sharing my labour of passion

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DaveBarbier · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2019, 09:56:27 AM »

I was never really into Goldwings but those are beautiful machines.

dusterdude · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:06:52 AM »

Very nice

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Don R · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2019, 12:13:16 PM »

Those are gorgeous. I have a 78 blue one. It's still vettered out, it's been 950 miles in a day twice. I love to lay in into a corner and throttle out.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2019, 02:52:16 PM »

I bought a new 75 in candy blue green, one year color. I really liked that bike, did some almost 1000 mile long days on it. I sometimes think about finding one to bring back but I think a lot of the parts are tough to find. Great bike, they were pretty fast and no one expected it.

beemerbum · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2019, 07:15:52 PM »

Hmmm.... Maybe we are due for change from the SOHC. Beautiful machines.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2019, 09:18:44 PM »

Those are gorgeously done CAN550! I really like the blue one.
Very nice work on both of them. I always appreciated the naked Wings.
David

kerryb · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2019, 09:27:45 PM »

Those are very nice! The gold rims are a nice touch. I just got back from a week in n. Carolina on my '83 aspencade, but my butt only allows sub-500 mile days!

RAFster122s · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2019, 10:39:04 PM »

Gold rims were std on the anniversary edition bike, so it is a stock item.

pjlogue · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2019, 03:44:39 AM »

Beautiful bikes! I have a '76 LTD which I'm restoring. Did you repaint the LTD? If so where did you get the decals for the side covers and "tank"?

-P.

Can550 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2019, 05:57:49 AM »

It’s original paint, has some age related fade on top. A friend has a complete paint set if you are interested (better than on mine).

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DaveBarbier · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2019, 10:07:25 AM »

Quote from: RAF122S on August 24, 2019, 09:18:44 PM

Those are gorgeously done CAN550! I really like the blue one.
Very nice work on both of them. I always appreciated the naked Wings.
David

And I prefer the burgundy! I was just going through the history of Goldwings and it’s such a shame how they just get more and more covered up with plastic. All bikes do of course, but these look exceptionally nice in their birthday suits.

Can550 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2019, 10:38:51 AM »

My black 79

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Can550 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2019, 10:39:21 AM »

My red 77

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pjlogue · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2019, 05:17:35 AM »

Quote from: DaveBarbier on August 25, 2019, 10:07:25 AM

Quote from: RAF122S on August 24, 2019, 09:18:44 PM
Those are gorgeously done CAN550! I really like the blue one.
Very nice work on both of them. I always appreciated the naked Wings.
David

And I prefer the burgundy! I was just going through the history of Goldwings and it’s such a shame how they just get more and more covered up with plastic. All bikes do of course, but these look exceptionally nice in their birthday suits.

I agree. Three things about the bikes of today are 1) all the shrouds and plastic covers and 2) many of the bikes have their ass end sticking up in the air with a gaping distance between the rear tire and the fender. 3) the low cafe' handlebars. My back would be killing me after 30 min in that position. None of these I find aesthetically/ergonomically attractive.

-P.

pjlogue · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2019, 05:20:47 AM »

Quote from: Can550 on August 25, 2019, 05:57:49 AM

It’s original paint, has some age related fade on top. A friend has a complete paint set if you are interested (better than on mine).

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Paint is in great shape for being 43 years old! Beautiful bikes. I have a spare set of side covers and false tank parts that I'm going to repaint to (hopefully) match the original candy burgundy the LTD came with.

-P.

1976cb750f836 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2019, 05:22:19 AM »

I have a bargain 77 wing if anyone is interested? PM me?

dhall57 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2019, 10:29:02 AM »

Thanks for posting these Can. All are very nice naked Wings. I have a 1977 black one and love it.

tdskip · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2019, 06:52:49 PM »

Wow - nice work and nice bikes guys.

How are the earlier Gullwings (GL1000) to ride everyday?

low-side · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2019, 02:15:42 AM »

They run forever if they're taken care of. 100K miles is common and 250K on the original engine is not unheard of. Plenty of power for modern traffic and they actually handle pretty well with modern suspension and tires. Rear brake is very effective, front feels wooden but works. Braided stainless lines and smaller bore master help with feel immensely. I brought my 78 GL back from the dead and I am very happy with it.

Deerslayer · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2019, 07:08:21 AM »

My ‘77.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2019, 09:07:51 AM »

That is beautiful, great job.
Are the exhaust original or re-pops?
Very nice bike.

tdskip · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2019, 05:34:12 AM »

Gorgeous bikes, thanks for posting.

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