sure, we love pics here... might i bring up the notion of a sub group called wings and things again??
On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 3:56 PM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]>wrote: > The '84 GL1100 of last year I found in a barn. The owner said the front > wheel was bent and the charging system was bad. My son and I went out and > looked at it. It was covered in dust but looked good otherwise. I had > David push down on the back end while I spun the front wheel - no bend in > it. The starter/solenoid just clicked when we hooked the bike up to a > battery. Anyway I paid $500 for it, brought it home, put air in the tires, > replaced the starter motor and battery and after about 5 minutes of winding > away and another 5 minutes of smoke, the bike ran great. No bent front > wheel and the charging system was fine. As much as I wanted to keep and > sell the bike I let a friend have it on condition that if he ever was to > sell it I was to get it back. He agreed. It looked pristine once I > cleaned it up. It was an Interstate I think. Want to see a pic of my > Limited Edition? Can I post it on this thread? Graham > > On Mar 9, 2012, at 3:41 PM, paul annen wrote: > > you must have found the 2 rare ones, that is just what i came across when > doing my home work before buying mine. and the starter on mine looks easy > to do, but my mechanic buddy says otherwise... lets hope i never have to > find out > > > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Graham Rogers > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I have an injected 1985 GW Limited Edition. It really runs smooth and is >> easy to start. The previous owner, who owned it for 22 years said it was >> always easy to start. He had it meticulously maintained. By the way I >> know where there is another '85 Limited Edition , front fairing is a wright >> off and the computer but the engine runs nice. It's owned by a friend of >> mine in Lansdale PA (near Philly). He bought it to put back together but >> has never gotten around to it. He wants $500 for it. I'd like his side >> covers but that's all. I replaced the starter on an'84 (GL1100) last year >> and it was very easy - about 15 minutes work. Maybe the GL1100 and GL1200 >> models are different in that regard. I haven't looked at mine, Graham >> >> On Mar 9, 2012, at 2:46 PM, paul annen wrote: >> >> the bars on the fux tank confuse me.. but i like them... bike is NOT an >> 89... not a bad deal, i would bump it while loading on a trailer to make >> sure the trans and engine arent locked up... but these bikes arent known >> for that... and the style looks like a carb not injected... if it will >> clean up nice and pretty i would offer 1k but be willing to pay 1.5 if its >> as nice as the pics look >> >> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM, paul annen <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> 85 could be carbed or injected, starters are a pain to swap >>> out, batteries are no big deal.. i would say that if its injected that >>> would be a deal breaker... they started an injected option in 85 and stoped >>> only a few years later because they could never get them to run right >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Ha. Wonder if this one is still available... >>>> http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/2825084111.html - but it's sat >>>> for 2 years and needed some work before that... >>>> >>>> Still, I like my 750 and don't really have space for a bigger bike, >>>> much less 2. Probably will go for something bigger in a while, but it >>>> might be a long while. My wife really likes riding with me though, so it >>>> shouldn't be too hard to convince her to get one at some point. >>>> >>>> I have enjoyed reading about the bike's trip across the country and >>>> your first impressions. >>>> >>>> Jeremy >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> <Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit...Thank >>>>> you, my wife> >>>>> >>>>> Got a kick out of your comment, Mrs. Kindy. I've been drooling over >>>>> Naked Wings for about a year now, but price vs. condition vs. >>>>> proximity were all over the lot. (From $700/needs work, locally, to >>>>> $10k/show quality in Oshkoshbygosh). >>>>> >>>>> Had pretty much given up on the idea, when Paul put his on the >>>>> market. So what seemed like a snap decision to go for it, really >>>>> wasn't -- it had been stewing in the pot for quite awhile. >>>>> >>>>> Transporting it across most of North America was kind of a nail-biter >>>>> at first (on both ends, I imagine) but it grew into an interesting >>>>> logistics experience by the time we got her done. >>>>> >>>>> As far as value is concerned, it was a bargain -- like new, at a >>>>> fraction of new (they're going for $18-$25K these days). If you're >>>>> like most women, I know you love bargains. >>>>> >>>>> So, if Jeremy comes across a similar deal, humor him. You'll both >>>>> enjoy it. >>>>> >>>>> (You're welcome Jeremy) ;-) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 9, 8:57 am, Jeremy Kindy <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit... >>>>> > >>>>> > Thank you, >>>>> > my wife >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:34 AM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > > Good question. >>>>> > >>>>> > > Compared to my NH750, first impression is just pure riding comfort. >>>>> > > You hear people say it's an old man's bike. Well, I AM an old man >>>>> and >>>>> > > it's true. I would compare its ride quality to a Chevy Camaro vs. >>>>> > > maybe a modern Caddy or Lincoln Town Car. >>>>> > >>>>> > > But It doesn't wallow or float, just kinda takes the bumps in >>>>> stride >>>>> > > with well-damped rhythm and keeps on motorin'. It's definitely >>>>> not a >>>>> > > bouncy machine. Part of that is due to weight. It topped out on >>>>> our >>>>> > > freight scale at 680 lbs., semi-wet (about a gallon and a half of >>>>> gas >>>>> > > in a 5-gallon tank) >>>>> > >>>>> > > Second, is available torque. It's a low-revving motor to start >>>>> with, >>>>> > > comparatively-speaking, and the power band is down low, not up in >>>>> nose- >>>>> > > bleed territory near the red line like most Japanese bikes. I >>>>> tried >>>>> > > roll ons in every gear and was very satisfied with the response. >>>>> > >>>>> > > Acceleration is not hyper like the 750. It's much more subtle and >>>>> I >>>>> > > found myself going faster than I actually perceived, based on gear >>>>> > > selection and engine sound. Exhaust note is very mellow and the >>>>> motor >>>>> > > just doesn't sound like its working all that hard. >>>>> > >>>>> > > My quibble at the moment, based on very little riding, is low-speed >>>>> > > footwork. Though the seat height is just about the same, the >>>>> opposed- >>>>> > > cylinder engine is much wider than the 750, I found it more >>>>> difficult >>>>> > > to get my long legs away from the motor and my feet down smoothly, >>>>> > > coming to a stop -- and up on the pegs from a standing start. >>>>> Part of >>>>> > > that is probly habit and unfamiliarity, but it seems awkward. A >>>>> > > contributing factor is this bike has crash bars that stick out >>>>> another >>>>> > > few inches beyond the cylinders and the foot pegs are very close to >>>>> > > the cylinder heads. >>>>> > >>>>> > > An oddity is handling, compared to the 750. The gas tank and bulk >>>>> of >>>>> > > the engine are below seat-height on this bike, so the center of >>>>> > > gravity is not that high off the ground. Handling is deceptively >>>>> > > light and easy for a relatively heavy bike. >>>>> > >>>>> > > Fit and finish are, no question, superior to the 750. A review I >>>>> read >>>>> > > described it as over-engineered and I tend to agree. But I'd be >>>>> quick >>>>> > > to add that I've developed a new found appreciation for over- >>>>> > > engineered machines. >>>>> > >>>>> > > This is not your cross-town errand runner. It's a road warrior, >>>>> and I >>>>> > > like that. >>>>> > >>>>> > > Anyway, that's what little I know, based on a hundred miles or so >>>>> of >>>>> > > piddlin' around with it. >>>>> > >>>>> > > On Mar 8, 10:12 pm, "Allen Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > > > So now that you have had a decent ride on her, what are your >>>>> thoughts? >>>>> > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>>> > >>>>> > > > -----Original Message----- >>>>> > > > From: surfswab <[email protected]> >>>>> > >>>>> > > > Sender: [email protected] >>>>> > > > Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:00:00 >>>>> > > > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!< >>>>> [email protected]> >>>>> > > > Reply-To: [email protected] >>>>> > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well? >>>>> > >>>>> > > > Okaaay...bike's titled, tagged, gassed and ensconsed in its new >>>>> home. >>>>> > > > Had to rent a bigger space it'll share with its NH750 roomie and >>>>> > > > assorted household flotsam. But it's all by its lonesome for >>>>> the time >>>>> > > > being. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > Since it's now legal I had to ride it there by way of McDonough >>>>> (for >>>>> > > > non-Georgians, that's not real far, but it's not a straight line >>>>> from >>>>> > > > Conley to Forest Park either, if you catch my drift). Took >>>>> about all >>>>> > > > the daylight I had left after dealing with motor vehicle >>>>> bureaucrats >>>>> > > > most of the day. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > I'll be looking for the care package, Paul. Got a tracking >>>>> number? >>>>> > >>>>> > > > On Mar 8, 4:21 am, Paul LeBoutillier <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> > > > > Wonderful! I couldn't be happier. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > Oregon also requires a VIN inspection on all out-of-state >>>>> transfers but >>>>> > > > > those are done at the DMV office at the time of registration. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > I'm glad the GL made the trip safely. :-) >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > Sent from my Xoom Tablet powered by Android >>>>> > > > > On Mar 7, 2012 6:00 PM, "surfswab" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > Indeed it did. In fact, I left the house this morning about >>>>> 10 >>>>> > > > > > expecting to camp out at my workplace and wait out their 11 >>>>> a.m. - 1 >>>>> > > > > > p.m. delivery window. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > But as I pulled in the driveway at about 10:20 the truck was >>>>> right >>>>> > > > > > behind me. We had the bike off, inspected and paperwork >>>>> done by >>>>> > > > > > 10:30 !! >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > All was intact and it looks gorgeous -- better than the pics >>>>> even. >>>>> > > > > > Put a little gas in it and tooled around our lot some. >>>>> Starts good, >>>>> > > > > > runs good, rides like my living room sofa would if it had >>>>> wheels. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > That was the best part of the day, however. Georgia >>>>> requires a "VIN >>>>> > > > > > Inspection" before they'll allow out-of-state registration. >>>>> A semi- >>>>> > > > > > cool feature of that is any beat cop can do it -- and >>>>> they'll come to >>>>> > > > > > you -- record the number and run it thru their "hot sheet" >>>>> computer >>>>> > > to >>>>> > > > > > see if it's been reported stolen. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > The not-so-cool feature is that because it's a low priority >>>>> call, >>>>> > > they >>>>> > > > > > take their sweet time. Called 'em before noon, but they >>>>> didn't show >>>>> > > > > > until after 4, so the tag/title offices were closed by the >>>>> time that >>>>> > > > > > little piece of work was done. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > I used the time to get acquainted with the bike, though, so >>>>> it wasn't >>>>> > > > > > a total waste. That means I'll burn a good bit of daylight >>>>> tomorrow >>>>> > > > > > waiting in line to transfer title -- and again, in a >>>>> different >>>>> > > > > > location, getting license plates. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > Bike is sweet, though, and I'm a happy camper. >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > On Mar 7, 3:30 pm, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > > > > > > *Hey Ron, did the bike arrive? * >>>>> > > > > > > * >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > > Paul LeBoutillier >>>>> > > > > > > * >>>>> > > > > > > * >>>>> > > > > > > * >>>>> > > > > > > *www.hondanighthawks.net* >>>>> > >>>>> > > > > > -- >>>>> > > > > > 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 athttp:// >>>>> > > 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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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. >> > > > -- > 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. 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