Hello to all.
About a month ago I bought my second Goldwing, a 1980 GL1100I, with the intention of turning it into a naked bike conversion. Then much to my wife's dismay, a couple weeks later found this 1980 GL1100 Standard which a previous owner had added period original Hondaline bags to. So now I have 2.
I have ridden quite a few different bikes but have to say this is one of my absolute favourite rides. It handles much better than I expected. As the over-used phrase goes...I'm lovin' it.
This one is a keeper.
Cheers, Roman
New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
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New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
Looks very nice... you've found the MBS (multiple bike syndrome) support group. We'll support you no matter how many bikes you have!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
- 77Gowing
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
Ain't no cure for MBS.
"Less is More" Anonymous
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
That's a nice one, too! Welcome!
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
Welcome to the site!
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Let me be the first to suggest you change the timing belts
Gord
Let me be the first to suggest you change the timing belts
Gord
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
Thanks for the responses and welcome.
I did just change the timing belts. No clear records when it was last done. Now I know. On the weekend by yours truly! (-;
The old ones were Honda timing belts and looked great visually - I know you can't tell age or condition of these by sight.
I used Gates belts.
I also changed the engine oil and filter.
Flushed the cooling system and added new coolant (mixed with distilled water 50 / 50)
Added a K&N air filter.
Checked all air pressure settings, tires and suspension.
Fork air pressure was zero, seemed soft to me. I was a bit worried that wasn't going to hold air, but she is steady at 18 psig for a week now. (and rides much nicer)
Bike appears to have only 61,000 kms on it (Speedo shows 78,000 kms - I have limited documentation indicating a change of speedo)
All in all I am really impressed with this bike so far and am riding it every chance I get (although mostly only commuting back and forth to work)
Cheers, Roman
I did just change the timing belts. No clear records when it was last done. Now I know. On the weekend by yours truly! (-;
The old ones were Honda timing belts and looked great visually - I know you can't tell age or condition of these by sight.
I used Gates belts.
I also changed the engine oil and filter.
Flushed the cooling system and added new coolant (mixed with distilled water 50 / 50)
Added a K&N air filter.
Checked all air pressure settings, tires and suspension.
Fork air pressure was zero, seemed soft to me. I was a bit worried that wasn't going to hold air, but she is steady at 18 psig for a week now. (and rides much nicer)
Bike appears to have only 61,000 kms on it (Speedo shows 78,000 kms - I have limited documentation indicating a change of speedo)
All in all I am really impressed with this bike so far and am riding it every chance I get (although mostly only commuting back and forth to work)
Cheers, Roman
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
Welcome aboard. You did good except for one thing. The K & N filter.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: New to Goldwings (not new to bikes though)
welcome to NGW where we turn MBS (multiple bike syndrome) into a way of life
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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