I had an 87 wing, it had the 1200. I had it for 8 years. It had 35000 mi. when I bought it and had 87000 when I sold it. The Speedo didn't work when I bought it so there is no telling how many mis. it really had. I never had any problems with the bike. I bought a Harly and wish I had keep the Wing.
rodhall -----Original Message----- From: Joey Kelley <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, Jul 6, 2010 9:01 am Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Well it was an interesting day, motorcycling wise 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 -- -Joey Kelley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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