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Offline DavePhipps

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Gettin a Goldwing
« on: October 24, 2008, 06:48:43 PM »
Found a free 78 Goldwing in the local Craigslist. Picking it up tomorrow. No title and it's been sitting for a decade. Never had a touring bike before, so this will be interesting.  :D
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2008, 09:21:35 PM »


         Be sure to show us what you've come up with, always cool to hear that someone has been fortunate. 8) I know that it hasn't been seen, but I'd take nearly any bike that was free (and some that most other folks wouldn't even consider). ::)
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2008, 02:32:26 PM »
i have been on my wing so much that i have neglected my other bikes.my neice has a '79 wing and i rode it from tolede to detroit. found it to be smooth and comfortable, i could see myself owning one
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 08:51:54 AM »
Well, the batteries need replaced in the camera so  no pics for now.
The bikes in a pretty good state for not being driven for 10 years. The Vetter Windjammer needs replaced or repaired. It's got lots of cracking, and no windscreen. Bags need re-keyed.
There is decade old gas in the tank and it stinks!!!!! Need to empty that out and clean the tank.
Electrically it needs a blinker relay, wires reconnected and a new battery.
I'm going to check the carbs this weekend and try a good battery to see if it turns over.
Wish me luck.
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Offline 78 k550

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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2008, 05:59:14 PM »
nice find.
cant go wrong with an early Wing.
only 2 places you need to go.
http://www.nakedgoldwings.com/
http://www.randakks.com/
See you over at Naked Goldwings. :)

Peace

Paul
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2008, 07:53:32 PM »
Great find.  Those are nice looking bikes.   8)
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2008, 06:59:51 AM »
Quote from: 78 k550 on October 27, 2008, 05:59:14 PM
nice find.
cant go wrong with an early Wing.
only 2 places you need to go.
http://www.nakedgoldwings.com/
http://www.randakks.com/
See you over at Naked Goldwings. :)

Peace

Paul


Already been to randakks :)
Checking out http://www.nakedgoldwings.com/ in a few.

Thanks Joel. I'm mighty happy about it.
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2008, 09:25:03 AM »
I've had a love hate relationship with the GL1000 for a while now....

Nice score.

You'll have fun getting the tank out and the carbs clean.  :D
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Re: Gettin a Goldwing
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2008, 12:14:12 PM »
Foe those others that  might be looking to  get a bike without a title in Indiana here's the paperwork needed.

http://www.state.in.us/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/23037.pdf
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