| What can you tell me about this bike from the pics? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 07:42 pm | 1st Post |
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So I got bit by the wing bug (in no short fault due to reading this forum for the past week or so). I currently ride an 07 fatboy, and while I like it and it looks good and all, it sucks over heating on my commute. I'm doing 140 miles round trip daily, mostly interstates, right into the stop and go heart of Atlanta and back to the country - I prefer a bike over a cage because I use the HOV lane and shave ~45mins off my trip - but I still get a good bit of stop and go in the city and my current air cooled vtwin gets hot enough to shut off sometimes (and cooks my boys). And honestly - it's just not that comfortable to sit on for 3-4 hrs a day. I'm thinking a wing would make a lot more sense... but I don't want to drop a lot of money on one right now until I get the @!#$ harley paid off... (which will probably become my wife's bike, I'm not letting it go, I really do like it for rallys and country cruising) Anyway - shopping wings - willing to put some time and labor and parts money into one - but want to get something I can use out of the gate. Found the following bike about an hour away from, owner doesn't know much about it other than what's in the ad. I'm going to look at it this Saturday - and if it rides good enough where I feel safe riding it the hour back home I want it (i.e. cranks, runs smooth, brakes seem to work, etc..) Here's what the ad said: "1982 Honda Goldwing, 40,800 miles, Runs and drives excellent, Fully dressed, Custom Black Metallic Paint. Come buy it and ride it home. Cash sale only. $1300 FIRM" What can you tell me from these pics? i.e. It looks like an 82 Interstate with a Vetter fairing and lowers, and I think I see floor boards (I want) and highway pegs (I want) and the exhaust looks aftermarket? Do you think this would me a good starter wing / why / why not? Its down to this and 2 others (an 84 interstate for 1800, and and 81 interstate for 1500)... but I think I'm pretty much sold on this GL1100 since its cheaper and half the mileage... Thanks! -Scott Attachment: 82-Interstate.JPG (Downloaded 672 times) Last edited on Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 07:53 pm by redbaron ____________________ ------------------------ 84 GL1200 Interstate 91k 07 Fatboy 15k |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 07:51 pm | 2nd Post |
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I would but that !! 1300 is a steal! You should too , You will sell that HD !!! Have you ridden one yet??
____________________ If you don't like the way I'm living, ...then just leave this long haired country boy alone.............. 1986 VT 500C red. For now. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 07:53 pm | 3rd Post |
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Nope - just read about them (mostly on here)
____________________ ------------------------ 84 GL1200 Interstate 91k 07 Fatboy 15k |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 07:53 pm | 4th Post |
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Hey twopeanuts I have a 1500 and love it. I would see how long the guy owned it and if he had any maintenance records on the bike. The price looks good if its been maintained. You have to figure timing belts all fluids battery brakes and filters. If you could do this all yourself and it's running well now I think you could get your money back on it. I'm sure other 1100 riders will be along to share their opinions. Good luck with the search and I like the color of your fatboy in your avatar.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 07:57 pm | 5th Post |
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Looks to be stock exhaust with extensions on them.....For $1300.00 it makes me want to jump on it, but one more Wing and I'll be sleeping in the garage with them...We have one member, Rudy that lives not too far from you might want to see if he could meet you there and advise you on it....That is one nice looking Wing.....I'll contact him and see if he is willing to help you.....I also noticed that on the light bars there are strip lights...These were sold by JCWhitney, now they are obsolete.??? But they do sell LED strip lights if these don't work....Crap one more edit...Who ever owns it looks like they cut the windshield down, so if you are wanting to keep the bugs off might want to consider buying a regular windshield.....Several companies sell them including Vetter.....Not expensive at all... Last edited on Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:02 pm by redbaron ____________________ THE NATION WHICH FORGETS ITS DEFENDERS WILL ITSELF BE FORGOTTEN 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Old Red 1982 GL-1100 Goldwing Interstate...Black Beauty http://www.RudysBackyard.com |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:01 pm | 6th Post |
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Good looking from the pics. check for leaks, fork seals. Check the fluid in the brake master cylinder. Does he have maintenance records? Personally I don't like the floor boards on the old wings, cuts down the lean angle too much to me.
____________________ Dan 1998 GL1500SE in Pearl White. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:13 pm | 7th Post |
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That bike here in Canada will sell for around $3500 fairly quickly! I own an 1100 Aspy & an 88 Electra Glide. the Aspy will out power my Harley with no problem & get up to highway speed in half the time. You can run them at 80 mph all day long. average fuel mileage is mid 40's. If it's running well I would dive on it! the handling is different but after around 1 week on that bike, you will be scraping the floor boards in the twisties!
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:28 pm | 8th Post |
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I had my 1100 in Phoenix for one summer and it could idle in rush hour traffic forever and not overheat. You will feel heat off the engine, but that's motorcycling. If the 1100 you are looking at runs decently and you are handy, it looks like a fair deal. John
____________________ Dadoo 82/83 GL1100I built from Ebay parts "Chrome is no substitute for horsepower" |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:41 pm | 9th Post |
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That sounds like a great buy. It has many more good miles in it with little expense. My 1100 just rolled over 100,000 miles. If it's a good runner you really can't go wrong for that money.
____________________ Tim CMA Faith Riders Chapter 732 Don't steal, the government hates competition. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:42 pm | 10th Post |
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There are a BUNCH of aftermarket Doodads added to that bike.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 08:58 pm | 11th Post |
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Hey nuts, I'll be happy to look at it with you if you wish. What part of the 'country' around ATL are you in? I'm in Woodstock.
____________________ Rudy RudysProducts Info: Due to recent declining health, I have decided to pass Rudy's Products on to a nearby friend who will be trained to do it right. As a result, product availability will be hit or miss during the transition, both at the web store and at Cyclemax. SmartLights are discontinued with the possibility of occasional small batches being made if there is interest. The transition will be gradual and I will continue to make items as I am able. Please expect extended delivery times. If you have a specific need, please let me know and I will attempt to accommodate you. I thank you all for your friendship, support and loyalty. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 09:06 pm | 12th Post |
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Rudy: From Woodstock it would be about a 3hr trek one way - couldn't ask you to do that in this weather we've been having. I live in Forsyth, GA now (about 2hrs south of Woodstock) and the seller in Butler, GA (about another hour south of me)... but Thanks!
____________________ ------------------------ 84 GL1200 Interstate 91k 07 Fatboy 15k |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 09:18 pm | 13th Post |
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Howdy twopeanuts
____________________ "Redwing" "The Rider Of The Fastest Colour" "Everyone is Entitled to My Opinion" |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 10:11 pm | 14th Post |
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I'd find out if it towed a trailer also since I see a hitch on it. Could be just for looks though since it has all that other bling on it.
____________________ 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 Myself, USN, Vietnam Vet. 68-72, 74-76 VF-194 aboard the USS. Oriskany USS Saratoga, ships company |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 12:51 am | 15th Post |
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Nice looking ride for the bucks. I paid 1100 for my 81 when I got it a few years ago, didn't have nearly all the bling on it. Welcome to the forum!! Last edited on Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 12:56 am by nightwizard40 ____________________ Served 823rd RED HORSE Unit '83-'88 USAF 'Semper Ducimus' Red Knights Alabama Chapter 2 "Loyal to our Duty" PGR Alabama Div. http://goldwingtech.info/Rudys_MC_Links.htm 1983 CX500 Custom 1981 GL1100 Standard 1982 GL1100 Aspencade 1985 GL1200 LTD http://www.instamapper.com/ext?key=5953812943818996578 |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 01:00 am | 16th Post |
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Yeah - I can't wait for Saturday morning to get here (seller is out of town until Friday)... Last edited on Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 01:03 am by twopeanuts ____________________ ------------------------ 84 GL1200 Interstate 91k 07 Fatboy 15k |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 01:02 am | 17th Post |
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And, since it was apparently an Interstate, the fairing was changed for a reason. I'm guessing drop damage. The exhaust look like MAC or Jardine, not stock.
____________________ Mike Kramer "Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: Now." Denis Waitley |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 01:31 am | 18th Post |
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Welcome and Hello . Thats a nice looking bike . Nothing like black and chrome for a bike . The vetter though not stock is a nice fairing and the lowers are rare finds. I think for the looks of the pictures the price is sure fair . I'll add that it likley wont overheat and shut down with you , though it will warm up in stop n go traffic . When the temp rises and the thermostat turns on the fan that warmed up air will flow back towards your legs . Here in Fl I added a toggle switch into the fan circuit so I could turn the fan on earlier and leave it on in stop n go driving . Good luck with your trip to check this sweet bike out .
____________________ Mike You meet the nicest people on a Honda ! 83 Interstate '93 1500 Aspencade , fastest color at night ! some assembley required . Thankyou Brian for the second chance. 94SE 184000 miles |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 01:53 am | 19th Post |
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There has been a lot of work done to that motorcycle. That always raises a flag with me. I would look for things like stripped out screw heads and rounded off bolt heads. Boths signs that a hack did the work on it. Another thing I would do is pull the left side cover off and look at the wiring to see if it has been chopped up. Also like Bagmaster said: check for signs that it has towed a trailer, Scuffed ball, trailer lights wiring, ect. From the pics, it looks pretty nice. Like some PO just went nuts with the JC Whitney catalog. Good luck
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| Posted: Wed Mar 3rd, 2010 02:37 am | 20th Post |
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Im not sure but that bike looks like a friend of mines His name is Kinny ,if it is its a great bike and has been taken good care of and has after market pips and is a little loud.See if you can find out if it belonged to a man name Kinny.if so I would jump on it,butt either way it sounds like a great deal.
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