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Bryan S
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 02:35 am | 1st Post |
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| Hello, everyone, looks like a very cool site. I am buying a 1986 Goldwing Interstate 1200 in the morning. It is a two owner bike always garaged and very clean. 21,000 miles. I got a very good deal on this bike at 2500.00 US It is all original, trunks etc. Even a brand new set of tires that he bought 5 months ago and has not had them installed yet. He is not desperate to sell and does not need the money he just has no time to ride etc. Last time he rode it was three months ago and it ran perfect and smooth. sat for three months and he started it and it runs fast and rich im thinking any way. Im no guru so any help on this or opinions on these bikes etc would help me greatly. He thinks its running like the choke is stuck or something? Thanks in advance, Bryan S
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William_86
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 02:57 am | 2nd Post |
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check for the last maintenance done on the bike.
ask when was the last time the timing belts were changed. fluids and filters, carbs serviced/rebuilt.
the bike may need some sea foam and fresh gas the only way to know if the choke valves are stuck is removing fairing lowers and inner cover and ull see them.
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Bryan S
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:17 am | 3rd Post |
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| William, thanks for the info, im pretty excited about getting this gold wing. I have owned harley's choppers,crotch rockets etc but for some reason a goldwing seems like a nice smooth ride that you can put some miles on. Nice bike you have also i checked your pics out. Thanks again, Bryan S
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mikef
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:22 am | 4th Post |
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Hi Bryan S and welcome to the site. Please include your location so we know where you are located. The 86 is a great bike. I had one and still like that style, over the rest.
I took the liberty to move this thread to the new members forum. As you go over your bike, throw us your best questions in the tech forum. Gets more exposure there.
Last edited on Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:25 am by mikef
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Bryan S
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 03:37 am | 5th Post |
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| Mikef, Thanks. I went back in and add some info. New to this forum stuff but happy to see so many on here. Bryan S
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redwing52
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 04:33 am | 6th Post |
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| If there were a problem with the choke (enrichener) it would run "fast and rich." Check the cable that it did not slip etc. Watch the choke work at the carbs. Are they opening and closing all the way. You might be on the right track. If it runs crazy fast and makes a sucking sound check for a bad vacuum leak.
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Bryan S
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 04:52 am | 7th Post |
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| Thanks much, i will check into that. Bryan S
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badass
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 05:48 am | 8th Post |
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Hi....welcome from the Netherlands!!!
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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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Doug D
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 07:41 am | 9th Post |
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 Welcome from the HOOSIER STATE! 
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1986 GL 1200A Aspy "Mary Ellen"
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Beverly
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 07:53 am | 10th Post |
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| Welcome to the site Bryan! Congratulations on finding your new wing. It soulds like a great buy with so little miles on it. Listen to all the experienced wingers here on the site, they can be so helpful!
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Crazy Dog
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 09:52 am | 11th Post |
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Welcome buddy***best site by far***
Be strong at all times
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Rabbit
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Posted: Fri Sep 26th, 2008 02:07 pm | 12th Post |
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Welcome from the
Steve Saunder's GOLDWING FORUM
A Big Welcome From TEXAS
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Posted: Wed Oct 1st, 2008 06:53 pm | 13th Post |
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Hey! from Hamburg, NY
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