*Honestly I'd pass on that one Joey. If I were a betting man I'd say that baby has been laid down. * * * *I think you can find something that has had a little more TLC.* * * *Paul * On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 10:59 AM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote:
> All, > I'm just back from my GoldWing Journey.... > Heres the pics: > https://picasaweb.google.com/sandpvrr/1982GoldWingGeorgeMacLeod31211?authkey=Gv1sRgCP25qIf0pq_zwAE&feat=directlink > > The good news: it started. The bad news- its not much better > cosmetically than my 82 Nighthawk. The chrome has some pings, dings and rust > - couple dents - the mufflers are badly blued on one side (maybe both) the > add on Windjammer fairing has some small cosmetic issues (see pics) the left > side saddlebag top was cracked badly and repaired. Someone added additional > spot lights (extremely tacky but functional) and additional red rear running > lights (less tacky but the wiring is exposed) I am guessing this was sold as > a 'Naked Wing' as Paul's is - but someone added the fairing and bags from > another source. > It began to smoke from the engine after it started - I'm guessing > it was a small coolant leak since it didn't go away completely but did > lessen as it appeared to burn off. > One specific problem - when I shifted up between I think third > and fourth the transmission got into a second 'false neutral' where I was > able to let the clutch out completely and the bike never moved. Is this a GL > problem or does this one have some sort of broken gear. > I wasn't able to ride it - or even take it out of the garage owing > to snow and mud - but I'm thinking I'll pass on this one with the price as > is. If I can talk the guy down I'd think about it - but I would rather have > something newer and that I felt a little more confident on footing wise. > Thoughts?? > -Joey > > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: > >> *Keep us posted Joey.* >> * >> * >> *You're right that it was the 1200 Wings that were better known for the >> failing stators due to wiring that overheated. I've owned a couple 1200s in >> the past, but really like the 1100 models a lot better. (Transmissions on >> the 1100 are quieter too.)* >> * >> * >> *I'll look forward to seeing some pics.* >> * >> * >> *Paul >> * >> >> On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 7:40 AM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Paul and All (Hey that rhymes!) >>> I got a hold of the lister - local cell phone number so I >>> don't doubt the location of it too much and I'm going to see if I can get >>> some paperwork finished here at the house and then run down to see it. >>> We shall see. >>> There is also a 1984 GL on CL up here - but its about two >>> hours away from me and I believe it was the 1984s that had that overheating >>> stator issue? >>> I'm wondering if I can get the seller to come down some on >>> the asking price - but we'll see - I'll bring the camera. >>> Ironic that I was looking for something both newer and bigger >>> than the 82 450 NH - but if I end up with a small fleet of 1982 Hondas - I >>> won't complain, too much :-) >>> I should know more in a few hours. >>> -Joey >>> >>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> *Joey, I own a Goldwing GL1100 (although mine is a standard, meaning >>>> without the luggage and fairing) but I should be able to answer any >>>> questions you have.* >>>> * >>>> * >>>> *$1500 isn't an outlandishly low price for this bike at 69,000 miles. I >>>> sure would like to see pictures though.* >>>> * >>>> * >>>> *Paul >>>> * >>>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]>wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello All, >>>>> Just found this on CraigsList: >>>>> http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2259864382.html >>>>> 1982 GoldWing for $1500 - my obvious first thought is - whats >>>>> wrong with it. >>>>> I've already e-mailed the lister - trying to get a chance to >>>>> see the bike, sometime this weekend I hope, but haven't heard yet. >>>>> Anything in particular I should know about the 1982 GLs would be nice. >>>>> If I've got my history right - that would be either the last or next >>>>> to the last year of the 1100 correct? >>>>> Thanks in advance! >>>>> -Joey >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> -Joey Kelley >>>>> JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online >>>>> JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! >>>>> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>> JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online >>> JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! >>> JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> * >> * >> * >> * >> >> > > > -- > -Joey Kelley > JoeyKelley.com - My Life Online > JoeyFixesComputers.com - Its What I Do! > JoeyKelleyPhoto.com - Photographing Today, For Tomorrow > > -- > 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. > -- * Paul LeBoutillier <http://www.facebook.com/paul.lebout> <http://paul-on-life.blogspot.com/> * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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