1200 c.c. GoldWing - is it reliable?

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MoneyGuy wrote:

I'm a new member. I'm looking at buying a 1984 Wing, 1200 c.c. A friend says the 1200 is probably the worst built GoldWing. Can anyone comment on that for me? It's in great shape - 77,000 km (48,000 miles). Has a trailer also. Can anyone comment on the 1200 Wing form a mechanical point of view? thanks.

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My 85 Aspencade has 122,000 miles on it and purrs like a kitten. Do the electrical hard soldering, both on the stator side and the regulator sideNOW! Change the timing belts NOW!Replace the fusible link with an inline fuse holder. Keep up with the preventative maintenance stuff at regular intervals and this bike will serve you well and for a long time. The GL-1200 series, in my opinion, is the best looking of all the Goldwings. They handle well and can be run hard. They (with the exception of the stator) look to me to be easier to work on than the other vintages too. You won't regret buying this bike if it's been halfway well cared for.

TDS