Paul,
Question - granted I think at the moment its a bad deal - but -
what if the price was significantly lower - say $750?
Wondering if I pick it up cheap - run it for a year or two and
re-evaluate. The rubber was in good condition and the battery was new last
fall.
Thoughts?
-Joey
On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 1:08 PM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote:
> *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
>>>>>>
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