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Welcome Ned!
No one, I mean NO ONE is more limited in mechanical aptitude than I am. Just ask anyone on here about my timing belt fiasco. Before I bought my 'Wing I had never worked on a motorcycle before.
That being said: Thanks to the members of this forum, the fact that all the manuals you will ever need are free online, and a little motivation I am now confident that I can just about do anything for my bike that is needed.
I was kind of in your shoes last year. High gas prices spurred me to start looking for a bike and a GW was what I wanted. I set myself a limit and started shopping. After 2 months and viewing a lot of bikes I found one: a 1984 Aspencade with 40K on it. It wasn't running, had set up for over a year, and was a full day's drive away. Now she runs like a top! I love riding her.
Set yourself a limit financially and go for it! When you find what you think is a deal come back here, tell us all about it, and enjoy the ride!
Note: my wife was not too enthused about my bike at first. After one ride with me the she won't stay off it!
Welcome Ned!
No one, I mean NO ONE is more limited in mechanical aptitude than I am. Just ask anyone on here about my timing belt fiasco. Before I bought my 'Wing I had never worked on a motorcycle before.
That being said: Thanks to the members of this forum, the fact that all the manuals you will ever need are free online, and a little motivation I am now confident that I can just about do anything for my bike that is needed.
I was kind of in your shoes last year. High gas prices spurred me to start looking for a bike and a GW was what I wanted. I set myself a limit and started shopping. After 2 months and viewing a lot of bikes I found one: a 1984 Aspencade with 40K on it. It wasn't running, had set up for over a year, and was a full day's drive away. Now she runs like a top! I love riding her.
Set yourself a limit financially and go for it! When you find what you think is a deal come back here, tell us all about it, and enjoy the ride!
Note: my wife was not too enthused about my bike at first. After one ride with me the she won't stay off it!
