*Sentence below SHOULD have read:* * * *I couldn't see if the rear bags fit in front of the turn signal stems or whether the blinkers were integrated into the luggage. * On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM, Paul <[email protected]> wrote:
> *Javier's advice is sound. * > * > * > *That said, if you can a) get the guy down significantly, and b) do some > wrenching on your own you might be able to make it worth your while.* > * > * > *I went back and looked at your pictures and I was left with some question > marks. Such as: is the original headlight harness still there, and I > couldn't see if the rear bags fit in from of the turn signal stems or > whether the blinkers were integrated into the luggage. Do you recall if they > were separate from the rear bags?* > * > * > *Here's why I mention it: If I picked up that bike I would absolutely > strip it down to its bare necessities. Including the driver floor boards and > heel-toe shifter. Those are a MAJOR pain! Fortunately they are easy to get > off and it's quite easy to find stock pegs to put back on.* > * > * > *I would take off ALL the luggage, all the added accessories and even the > roll bars (they looked pretty scuffed up from your photos) and just focus on > the basic motorcycle and getting the engine running good.* > * > * > *I would then buy a nice clear windshield and take it from there, > beginning to replace the old and scuffed parts.* > * > * > *By the way...a little (white) smoke when starting for a Goldwing is not > at all uncommon, especially if the bike has been on its side stand. The > opposed cylinder engine configuration makes that a fairly normal > phenomenon. * > * > * > *Paul* > * > * > * > * > > On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 6:47 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> -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. >>> 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 >> >> -- >> 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/> > * > * > * > > -- * 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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