Really need some advice..

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notworthy

Discussion Starter · Oct 19, 2009

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I am nervous about an offer I just made on a 1985 Goldwing Interstate. I saw one I really liked on craiglist and it was so pretty I made a low ball offer and it was accepted. But it is conditional on my seeing it as I said I would "probably buy it".

The private owner took it in on trade. It only has 18,000 miles on it and he says a mechanic inspected it and says it runs like it just came off the showroom. I haven't ridden a bike since I was a kid and they were all small bikes. I have no mechanical aptitude but find myself with a lot of time in my early 50's.

I was told that low milage is not necessarily a good thing and that the stators are big problems.I can still back out but do not want to. I know I sound stupid but I am normally a bright fellow. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Jerryk959

· #2 · Oct 19, 2009

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Welcome Aboard!:waving:

Try reading here for some good ideas of what to look for in a used 1200:http://homepage.tinet.ie/~wingnut/used1200.htm

Good luck!

notworthy

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 19, 2009

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Thanks. I will give it a good going over and see if I can get a mechanic to look at it also.

Button Lady

· #4 · Oct 19, 2009

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SETHAN12

· #5 · Oct 19, 2009

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Welcome from the state of Pennsylvania!:action:

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RayandTracy

· #6 · Oct 19, 2009

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Flyone

· #7 · Oct 19, 2009

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Welcome to the Forum from Kansas!!! :waving:

I hope you find the Forum as informative and as much fun as we do!! :cooldevil:

Again, Welcome Aboard!! :action:

Rooty Kazooty

· #8 · Oct 19, 2009

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WELCOME to the best forum on the web for wingers, bar none!! :waving::waving::waving::waving::waving::waving::waving:

satan

· #9 · Oct 19, 2009

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Another good read is http://www.goldwingfacts.com/used1200.htm (you've prolly already read that one, since you're here)

Best betwouldbe to go alongas you're already thinking -- get a second set of eyes if you don't trust your own; by NO MEANS sell yourself short... touch and test every feature and you'll be off to a good start.

Don't overlook local Riders' groups for a friendly hand ... GWRRA Region E Chapter N is right there in Springfield ( click for contact info ). Nothing like asking a current rider for a once-over look on your new purchase. I know that I don't shy away from "test rides" or the opportunity to look one over.

Bamaeagle

· #10 · Oct 20, 2009

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Welcome to site.....

Rabbit

· #11 · Oct 20, 2009

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Welcome from the
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bamadave

· #12 · Oct 20, 2009

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Hello and welcome to the Forum from Alabama!

Speedratchet

· #13 · Oct 20, 2009

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Hello and welcome from Arizona.

SpiderBob

· #14 · Oct 20, 2009

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Welcome to the forum, from sunny Southern California :clapper:

boxcar43

· #15 · Oct 21, 2009

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WELCOME ABOARD FROM TEXAS

Wolfman

· #16 · Oct 25, 2009

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Hello from Virginia,

Welcome Aboard!!!!!

Glad to have you with us!

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