*Graham,* * * *Assuming you have a Goldwing GL1100 Interstate here are the instructions for removing the rear wheel:* * * *1. Put the motorcycle on it's center stand (duh!)* *2. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts* *3. Raise the rear while with a block of wood large enough that the axle clears the muffler* *4. After raising the caliper, remove the three final drive case nuts and pull the wheel backwards, then remove the wheel from the left.* * * *These instructions are unique to the 1980 and 81 Interstate. * * * *Paul * On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 6:57 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote:
> I think I see how it can be removed the same way as any one of my > Nighthawks (without the saddle bag paraphernalia) because the axle clears > the mufflers, am I right? I'm only buying this bike if it's a great deal > like the '84 Wing I bought last winter for $500. It was in pristine shape, > just needed air in the tires, a new starter motor, battery and polishing. I > bought it for an Amish friend who I made promise that he would give it to me > for the same price if he ever wanted to sell it. He drops in now and then > to gloat. Graham > > On Mar 20, 2011, at 8:39 AM, paul annen wrote: > > i can have mine off in less then that!!!! (yes on the wing)... i dont have > my side bags installed at the moment... > > On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 11:56 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > >> We nighthawkers can have our rear wheels removed in under 30 minutes. >> Just thought I'd rub it in for you wingers out there ;) >> >> On Saturday, March 19, 2011, [email protected] >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> > there is no key to remove the bags on my 86.... The procudure for >> removing my side bags is basicaly 5 wires (all color coded break and turn >> lights) and 4 bolts each.... Pain, but not bad... >> > -----Original Message----- >> > Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011 10:16:00 pm >> > To: [email protected] >> > From: "Graham Rogers" <[email protected]> >> > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] 1981 Honda GoldWing - full dress >> > >> > >> > I came across a full dress '81 Wing today - in extremely good shape. >> > 45k miles, started right up. Only issue I can see is when it comes >> > to a new rear tire, how much of a pain is it to change? This has the >> > vetter fairing but the owner has lost the key to the side rear travel >> > bags. He still has the key to open them but not to remove them from >> > the bike (two different locks, two different keys). Anyone know >> > whether the tire can be changed without removing them and if so >> > what's the procedure? Owner is asking $1600 but will probably take >> > less, Graham >> > >> > -- >> > 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. >> > >> > >> >> -- >> >> -Kyle >> >> -- >> 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. > > > -- > 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.
