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SCWinger
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 12:18 am | 1st Post |
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Hi,
I just want to say hello and provide a short introduction. My wife and I hail from upstate SC and are the proud owners of an '87 GL 1200 Aspencade. We don't get to ride as much as we would like (7 days per week ). I've been riding for 20+ years and we've owned the 'Wing for about a year. I look forward to being an active part of this site.
Thanks for having us.
Jim
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Cruisin' in Carolina!
Jim & Vivian
Previous Bikes
Honda CB-350
Kawasaki VN-750
Yamaha XV-1100
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Button Lady
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 12:31 am | 2nd Post |
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Hey!  from Hamburg, NY
THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO BE!
If you have Goldwing Technical Smarts - GIVE IT! 
If you need help - ASK FOR IT! 
If you know of an event coming up or a cool ride you went on - SHARE IT! 
If you have a joke or funny story - TELL IT! 
If you have prayers to give or need some - FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, SAY IT! 
If you have anything bad to say to or about anyone on this forum - STUFF IT! 
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!! 
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Dum spiro spero - While I breathe, I hope
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lostinflorida
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 01:04 am | 3rd Post |
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| Welcome to the forum from Florida.
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ponymanr
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 06:21 am | 4th Post |
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Welcome Jim to you and your wife, from N.W. Missouri!
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Roger C.
St Joseph, Missouri
Where the Pony Express started and Jesse James ended.
1981 GL1100 Vetter dressed
2008 GL1800 Audio/Comfort/Navi
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RayandTracy
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 07:21 am | 5th Post |
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Welcome to this Great Site!
Pull up a chair and join on in!
Ride Safe, Ray
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1986 interstate parts
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum6/57854.html
I should be riding today 
10 percent of everything sold will be donated to the forum
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badass
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 08:20 am | 6th Post |
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| Hi....welcome from the Netherlands!!!
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Ronald
GL1100 Standard
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Previous bikes in random order:
GL1200 Interstate 3x
Honda Transalp
Honda CB900C
Suzuki Burgman
Yamaha XV920
Yamaha TDM 900
Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
Yamaha Diversion 900
Honda Shadow 800
GL1100Interstate
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Speedratchet
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 12:41 pm | 7th Post |
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Hello Jim and welcome from Arizona. 
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Iron Butt #35218/Patriot Guard Riders ID: 145830
Bike History: 08 GL1800 Goldwing, 02 H-D Wide Glide, 90 Suz GSX 750 Katana, 88 Suz GSX600F Katana, 79 Yam XS1100, 84 H-D Low Rider, 83 Kaw KZ750 Spectre, 79 Hon CX500 Custom, 78 Yam XS650 Special, 77 Yam YZ125, 75 Yam MX 80
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Tynkerbelle
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 02:03 pm | 8th Post |
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 Hi Jim and Wife and Welcome to the Forum!
You have lots of great places to ride we were there this past summer!
If you get a chance stop in Cahoun and say Hello!
Tynk from Florida
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Darla
Never ride faster than tink can fly!
75 GL1000
81 GL1100
85 CMX250C
79 CM400A
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SCWinger
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 02:37 pm | 9th Post |
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Hi,
just joined the site and wanted to say hello. I also want to say thanks for having such a site devoted to the Goldwing's that we ride and love.
My wife an I hail from the upstate of SC. I have been riding for 20+ plus years but this is the 1st bike that I have been able to get my wife to ride with me. Prior to the Wing, I rode a Yamaha Virago XV1100. I have owned a couple of other bikes over the years.
Actually, I have been "lurking" in the shadows for several weeks. I have learned so much about the Goldwing that I now own. I have an '87 Aspencade that I bought last August. I am the third owner and the bike has been well cared for. As can be expected, there were a few "bugs" to work out. I think with the help of the members of this site that most of them will be gone shortly.
Just a list of things I've done so far.
1. Added wind wings.
2. Complete detail to almost new condition.
3. Repaired left speaker. (broken wire)
4. New mirrors with chrome backs.
5. New chrome grill.
6. Various other chrome pieces.
7. New foot pegs.
Now for the latest bug. We went on a charity ride last weekend and it ran hot on me. This was at very low speed. I got it back home and have been troubleshooting this week. I had today off and was finally able to track down the issue. The thermostatic switch was bad. I ordered one from Mother Honda (ouch). I also took the opportunity to flush the cooling system, change the plugs, new timing belts, new thermostat, check all the brakes and bleed the clutch.
Hopefully, once I get the new switch and put it all back together, we will be able to enjoy many safe and enjoyable miles without problems.
While I have things apart, is there anything else that I should focus on?
I apologize for such a long post but I DO love my 'Wing!
Thanks,
Jim
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Cruisin' in Carolina!
Jim & Vivian
Previous Bikes
Honda CB-350
Kawasaki VN-750
Yamaha XV-1100
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Bagmaster
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 04:03 pm | 10th Post |
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Hello SCWinger and welcome to the family from another SC member!!
There are a few of us getting together the first weekend of November for a ride of the Blue Ridge Parkway. You're more than welcome to join with us. Here's the link to the thread. It'll give you the opportunitty to meet some of the forums members face to face, have a good ride and conversation. When you get the chance post some pics of your bike in the gallery.
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum2/50990.html
Last edited on Sat Aug 30th, 2008 04:05 pm by Bagmaster
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Michael
Too much chrome to polish, too little time!!
Have trailer, will travel!! Not all Wingers are old Wingers.
PGR member. Riding in memory of my father, Clyde D. Ward, USN. WWII and Korean Conflict.
Myself, USN, Vietnam era Vet.
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SCWinger
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Posted: Sat Aug 30th, 2008 07:23 pm | 11th Post |
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Posted a few photos in the gallery. As the line from "Full Metal Jacket" says, "there are many like it, but this one is MINE"!
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Jim & Vivian
Previous Bikes
Honda CB-350
Kawasaki VN-750
Yamaha XV-1100
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Wolfman
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Posted: Mon Sep 1st, 2008 03:50 am | 12th Post |
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Hello from Virginia,
Welcome Aboard!!!!!
Glad to have you with us!
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Honda Riders of Tidewater -- Chapter President
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SCWinger
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 02:38 am | 13th Post |
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Well, the thermostatic switch I had ordered finally arrived today. I installed it, installed the radiator,and added coolant. I started the bike to check for leaks and to burp the system. I had a small leak at the top of the radiator at the clamp. Tightened the clamp, and presto, no more leak. I brought the bike up to temp and as soon as it hit 4 bars, the fan came on, cooled it down and I had my 'wing back!!
I took it for a 20 mile test ride and no leaks, ran fine at low speed, fan works like new, and the temp never went over 4 bars. 
Thanks for all the info and suggestions.
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Jim & Vivian
Previous Bikes
Honda CB-350
Kawasaki VN-750
Yamaha XV-1100
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Rabbit
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 02:50 am | 14th Post |
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Welcome from the
Steve Saunder's GOLDWING FORUM
A Big Welcome From TEXAS
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1998 Goldwing SE
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Shooter
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 06:10 am | 15th Post |
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Belated welcome, there's just somehing about the 1200 series styling. Very hard not to keep looking at, and your Aspy is no exception. Good looking Wing... 
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Flyone
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 09:59 pm | 16th Post |
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| Welcome from the State of Confusion......Kansas!!
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2002 GL1800 (Fastest Color)
2001 Cycle Mate CM2000 Trailer (Of course, fastest color)
2008 GL1800 CSC Cobra Trike (Fastest Color)
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