Author Topic: Joining The Red Headed Stepchild Board (Read 4863 times)

Bankerdanny · « **on:** August 17, 2011, 12:27:21 PM »

Well, now that the sale of my 550 is pending (expting the cash today or tomorrow). I went out and picked up a '77 Goldwing.

Some of you might have met me might recall that I was going to buy a wire wheel GL this spring when I ran across the 550 and just couldn't pass it up.

It has been great fun. But the 1400 miles I rode during the Rally a few weeks ago just reinforced for me that I want a bike that can chew up miles.

So, here is it. And I guess my penance for selling my SOHC/4 is that I will be spending more time on this thread.

rbmgf7 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2011, 01:11:40 PM »

First generation GL's are hawt

I always wanted a GL1000 to tour on.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:06:54 PM »

Nice. I may start looking for one too. Took my wife out for a ride on a friends 83 Gl1100 and she said " ya know I wouldn't mind if you bought one of these".

Probably go for an early one too.

ekpent · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2011, 06:27:38 AM »

Looks nice Dan. Is it pretty roadworthy right now ? You must have passed on the cheap 650 you were going to check out.How many miles on the ticker ,those things go forever. Glad you nailed one down. Eric

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2011, 06:56:37 AM »

It needs the carbs cleaned and I'm going to replace the cam belts, but otherwise doesn't seem to need much.

The 650 was a disaster. The owner had left it to sit outside next to a shed for a couple years. The rims were rusted and peeling. The side covers were missing, the frame was rusty, and to top it off the gas cap has gone missing and the tank was filled with what I assume was water.

It was just more of a project than I was interested in.

I'm thinking now that I will wait until February or so to look for another SOHC/4

kck3 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2011, 05:29:47 PM »

Just our of curiosity - care to share what you sold the 550 for?

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2011, 05:40:39 PM »

Sure, it's searchable on eBay anyway. $1,500. I had 48 watchers, but only one bidder. He was shocked and very happy to win.

6adan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2011, 08:50:46 PM »

I thank you will love the wing. I have just finished a 75, went for the first good ride yesterday. I have really gotten into these early wings. I have a 79, two 75's, a 76 LTD and a 81 interstate plus several for parts so if you need help just ask

Dannie.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2011, 09:03:48 PM »

Thanks.

Brought it home today. Planning a marathon work session next weekend to try and get it back on the road. I don't want to be without a bike for very long. Plus I am riding the 550 to my sister's where I do the work and the buyer is picking it up there. If I can't ride the Wing home it means a 2 hour trip on 2 or more trains to get home vs about an hour drive.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2011, 09:37:28 PM »

That's a gorgeous looking Goldwing. Must be getting older... I'm starting to dig windjammers. Keep us posted!

Stev-o · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2011, 09:54:16 PM »

They look good naked

6adan · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2011, 07:42:49 AM »

One more thing I should have told you about,is you need to change the timming belts. The Gates belt # is T274 or NAPA # 250274 or Goodyear Gatorback #40274. This is very important because if one should brake it WILL bend valves. I always change belts before I ride one of these wings. Go to NGW you will get lots of info on early wings like here for SOHC 4's

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2011, 09:21:23 AM »

@Anders: Thanks. I was thinking of removing the fairing and replacing it with a Road King style windshield. But I do like how it looks and I am going to ride it as is for a while and see what I think. I am really looking forward to a couple of weekend trips this Fall to see how I like it.

@6adan, that was already on my list. I was supposed to pick up new belts from NAPA Sunday, however when I got to the store the counterman could find a record of my internet order from Friday, but no record that they had actually placed or received an the belts from the warehouse.

In the end it was a minor annoyance as I didn't have time to start the job Sunday anyway. So I will pick them up during the week and install them next weekend.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:26:43 AM »

Nice. Some kid in my neighborhood has a late '70's naked brown Goldwing with clubmans on it. That's the Ukrainian Village for you. Just throwing out ideas, hehe.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2011, 11:27:17 AM »

There were a couple GL cafes at Rockerbox. The Wing looks surprisingly good that way.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:39:18 PM »

...yup, there's a GL1000 cafe running around my neck of the woods sporting weber carbs!

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:00:12 PM »

Although they are so long and low even with clubmans and a bum stop seat they are really more lead sled than racer.

78 k550 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2011, 05:14:00 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on August 22, 2011, 02:00:12 PM

Although they are so long and low even with clubmans and a bum stop seat they are really more lead sled than racer.

I love my Wing.
I bet my 75 will stay up with or beat your 750 even with a low cylinder.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2011, 05:15:28 PM »

Quote from: 6adan on August 20, 2011, 08:50:46 PM

I thank you will love the wing. I have just finished a 75, went for the first good ride yesterday. I have really gotten into these early wings. I have a 79, two 75's, a 76 LTD and a 81 interstate plus several for parts so if you need help just ask

Dannie.

Any LTD side emblem's?

Paul

6adan · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2011, 08:54:46 PM »

Paul, sorry but I do not have any extra emblem's. I do have another LTD I am thinking about selling,it is not in very good shape. Some info. on the early GW when it came out in 75 it was the second fastest bike just under the KZ 1000.
Dannie

78 k550 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2011, 04:44:15 PM »

Oh yes.
Welcome to the Dark side. HeHe

http://www.ngwclub.com/

Paul

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:31:31 AM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on August 23, 2011, 04:44:15 PM

Oh yes.
Welcome to the Dark side. HeHe

http://www.ngwclub.com/

Paul

Already registered there. I started what did you do to your bike today and lets see your Wing on the road threads the other day.

78 k550 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:16:38 AM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on August 24, 2011, 06:31:31 AM

Quote from: 78 k550 on August 23, 2011, 04:44:15 PM
Oh yes.
Welcome to the Dark side. HeHe

http://www.ngwclub.com/

Paul

Already registered there. I started what did you do to your bike today and lets see your Wing on the road threads the other day.

Those are good threads.

Paul

lucky · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:28:25 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on August 20, 2011, 06:56:37 AM

It needs the carbs cleaned and I'm going to replace the cam belts, but otherwise doesn't seem to need much.

The 650 was a disaster. The owner had left it to sit outside next to a shed for a couple years. The rims were rusted and peeling. The side covers were missing, the frame was rusty, and to top it off the gas cap has gone missing and the tank was filled with what I assume was water.

It was just more of a project than I was interested in.

I'm thinking now that I will wait until February or so to look for another SOHC/4

That normal ....Isn't that how most people take care of motorcycles !! LOL

78 k550 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:09:31 PM »

My 75 died this weekend.
Look's like a motor swap at my place next weekend. I have a 78 that has good compression.
Anyone in the area are welcome. Have a friend riding in from Hastings NE to help.
I'll have food and other goodies.
So not bad, got it 5 or so years ago paid 450 had a shop put in a water pump. 59,000 on the clock now reads 36,000 so I think it has had a god life since I got in on 3 cylinders. Cylinder 3 read 80 lbs Not even going to check it till I get the motor out.

Paul

78 k550 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 27, 2011, 09:40:06 PM »

Terry,
Have a few people swinging by you should try and make it there will be food.

Paul

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:25:09 AM »

I got a lot done this weekend, but one unitentional and unwanted result was a broken float tower. So now I will be ordering a repair kit from Randakks.

Here's a link to my thread at the Naked Goldwings board with pictures: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=36097

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:41:22 AM »

I have seen this one around town a few times.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2011, 02:54:52 AM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on August 27, 2011, 03:09:31 PM

My 75 died this weekend.
Cylinder 3 read 80 lbs Not even going to check it till I get the motor out.
Paul

Why not Paul? Honda shamelessly "Borrowed" some design cues from BMW when they designed the "Lead Wing", and one of the benefits thereof is the ability to replace a piston/cylinder/conrod/big end bearing with the engine still in the frame. While it's not hard to do an engine swap, it'd be far easier to fix whats up with your bike.

And don't take any offence from the "Lead Wing" reference, that's what we called 'em back in the day, they were as smooth as silk, but as heavy as, er, well, lead. I bought a 1975 model in the early 1980's for cheap, I spent a lot of money on it but ran out of dough before it was 100% and sold it, but I'd buy another one tomorrow, if I didn't have my Triumph Rocket III, which is not unlike a 'Wing, if of course the 'Wing had 2300cc's of unbelieveable grunt! Cheers, Terry.

78 k550 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:38:12 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 30, 2011, 02:54:52 AM

Quote from: 78 k550 on August 27, 2011, 03:09:31 PM
My 75 died this weekend.
Cylinder 3 read 80 lbs Not even going to check it till I get the motor out.
Paul

Why not Paul? Honda shamelessly "Borrowed" some design cues from BMW when they designed the "Lead Wing", and one of the benefits thereof is the ability to replace a piston/cylinder/conrod/big end bearing with the engine still in the frame. While it's not hard to do an engine swap, it'd be far easier to fix whats up with your bike.

And don't take any offence from the "Lead Wing" reference, that's what we called 'em back in the day, they were as smooth as silk, but as heavy as, er, well, lead. I bought a 1975 model in the early 1980's for cheap, I spent a lot of money on it but ran out of dough before it was 100% and sold it, but I'd buy another one tomorrow, if I didn't have my Triumph Rocket III, which is not unlike a 'Wing, if of course the 'Wing had 2300cc's of unbelieveable grunt! Cheers, Terry.

No offence to the lead sled comment.
I can't wait to get the 75 running correct.
I have a few people swing by from NGWclub. So we shall see if we can repair it first I think I have an extra piston I think with rings.

Paul

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #30 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:28:02 PM »

Attaboy Paul, get those spanners out and save the other engine for a rainy day..........

Danno · « **Reply #31 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:31:02 PM »

I have two gl1000's both 75 one with wire wheels one with prototype alloy rims that were never produced check out my avatar to see one naked

Don R · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:32:26 PM »

I used to ride a K3 750 with a jammer, I liked it for cold weather and touring. I never got the lowers and my knees would freeze. I would lean foreward and move my feet back and could get a little engine heat. Bud had lowers on his and said it let the engine heat hang around your legs. I like the bags, the trunks look so high I always wondered about high weight. Nice find. Maybe next year we can do a ride in nice weather.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #33 on:** November 05, 2011, 07:11:59 PM »

Nice Find .................and its still a sohc/4...........kinda

When your looking for a nice CB750 let me know............I have several leads from all stock to slightly modified.

Remember that tired old red K0 that was in my garage? I sold it on ebay for more than $5,000.

And just in case you think I have been cruising the Kettle Moraine Forest for the past few months..........take a look at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salt-Team-Advanced-Landspeed/222251137821263

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #34 on:** November 06, 2011, 12:47:21 AM »

Quote from: Old Scrambler on November 05, 2011, 07:11:59 PM

Nice Find .................and its still a sohc/4...........kinda

When your looking for a nice CB750 let me know............I have several leads from all stock to slightly modified.

Remember that tired old red K0 that was in my garage? I sold it on ebay for more than $5,000.

And just in case you think I have been cruising the Kettle Moraine Forest for the past few months..........take a look at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salt-Team-Advanced-Landspeed/222251137821263

I don't like Facebook mate, can you post some pics here? Cheers, Terry.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 06, 2011, 01:17:51 AM »

Quote from: Old Scrambler on November 05, 2011, 07:11:59 PM

Nice Find .................and its still a sohc/4...........kinda

When your looking for a nice CB750 let me know............I have several leads from all stock to slightly modified.

Remember that tired old red K0 that was in my garage? I sold it on ebay for more than $5,000.

And just in case you think I have been cruising the Kettle Moraine Forest for the past few months..........take a look at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salt-Team-Advanced-Landspeed/222251137821263

...that's really cool and all, but I hope you are cruising the Kettle Moraine anyway...cus those are some great roads...think there are any you have not been on?...find 'em!

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #36 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:34:16 AM »

Terry.............the salt flats fun was had on a Triumph T20 Cub.............I just received the official AMA certificate that I am the record holder in the modified 250cc push-rod gas class....82.541 mph. You don't have to be on facebook to look at the page indicated above.

Banker..............be careful of what you ask.............a few of the roads are gravel!! I am the ride leader for the annual MOTORCYCLE CLASSICS Ride-Em Dont' Hide Em event in conjunction with the Vintage Motorcycle Festival the 2nd week in June at Road America. You have 40 more miles of twisties to cover.

Greggo · « **Reply #37 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:49:41 AM »

Early 'Wings are the only good looking ones IMO

Subscribed!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #38 on:** November 06, 2011, 02:35:16 PM »

Quote from: Old Scrambler on November 06, 2011, 11:34:16 AM

Terry.............the salt flats fun was had on a Triumph T20 Cub.............I just received the official AMA certificate that I am the record holder in the modified 250cc push-rod gas class....82.541 mph. You don't have to be on facebook to look at the page indicated above.

Thanks for that mate, I love those pics, and congratulations! Cheers, Terry.

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Author Topic: Joining The Red Headed Stepchild Board (Read 4863 times)