Paul and All,
(Hey that rhymes!)
Unfortunately the GL 1200 will not be following me home. Current
repairs to the house are swallowing all available extra cash, plus a bit
more. (My life is getting in the way of my motorcycling!)
Another friend of the family has a GoldWing of approximately the
same era - think it might be an 82 or 83 - and its up for grabs. I'm going
to see about it and perhaps some much lower cost option can be arranged.
We'll see.
Keep you all in the loop!
-Joey
On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 9:31 AM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote:
> *Pretty wild Joey, but I'm glad you got things worked out.*
> *
> *
> *One word on the Wing--since it's an '84 you're talking about a GL1200,
> which was the Honda engine known for running hot and frying the wiring
> harness that leads to the stator, thus requiring stator replacement. (You
> probably know all this.) A simple wiring work-around can keep the burn out
> from happening if the stator hasn't already been (I've done the rewiring
> myself) but it would be prudent to ask the seller if anything has been done
> along those lines.*
> *
> *
> *I totally understand the back and neck issues. I've owned two Nighthawks
> and loved them both, but just couldn't go very far on either because I need
> back support on longer rides. (In other words, I need to be reclining
> slightly with something against my back.)*
> *
> *
> *Let me know what you decide along those lines and shoot some pictures our
> way of the "intended."*
> *
> *
> *Paul
> *
> [email protected]
>
> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>> Last night, when I arrived at a friends house to watch the
>> fireworks, I discovered two puddles under my NH. One is normal - one
>> of my carbs leaks out the drain line. Has for 11,000 miles. The other
>> however, caused me some concern. Upon inspection I found lubricating
>> oil leaking out of the O-ring gasket under the oil filter cover.
>> Words were uttered. (Some under my breath)
>> Checking the oil level - I discovered she was not
>> significantly low - and I rode her the mile back home. My first
>> thought was I'm very glad this didn't start on my 331 mile day last
>> week.
>> Today I called three auto parts places to find one with the
>> proper oil filter in stock and not having enough time to get in
>> contact with my Amsoil dealer, I took someones suggestion (Graham
>> perhaps?) and picked up a gallon of Rotella T.
>> Not having my own garage - I made a speed trip to my Folks
>> place, smelling burning oil and feeling it hit my boot the whole way.
>> Not a good feeling. Upon arrival I dropped the oil and filter and gave
>> a very detailed inspection to the cover, the o-rings involved and the
>> channels they ride in. Neither Dad nor I could find any problems. So,
>> put fresh oil in and a new filter installed, and off for a test ride.
>> No issues at all - put about 125 miles on - no issues. I'm
>> flabbergasted. Never had anything like this happen on this bike and
>> Dad has never seen anything like it either. Anyone else have thoughts
>> on the subject?
>> In the middle of my 125 mile extended test ride, I happened
>> upon a 1984 Goldwing with the Interstate package for sale. Threw a leg
>> over it and discovered that, much to my surprise, my 30" inseam is
>> sufficient to ride on one. (Wanna guess what I'm thinking of doing to
>> solve my long distance cramping problem?)
>> Overall a good day - but not what I'd hoped I'd be doing.
>> -Joey
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