New to me -1200 Aspencade.
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New to me -1200 Aspencade.
Bought this 1986 Aspencade G earlier this month. Has only covered 15000 miles and is immaculate.
Started its life being imported into Japan , then bought by a guy in Scotland who sold it on. He took a job in Western Australia and took it with him. He then brought it back to Scotland and I bought it from him.]FB_IMG_1657053620031.jpg[/attachment][/img]
Started its life being imported into Japan , then bought by a guy in Scotland who sold it on. He took a job in Western Australia and took it with him. He then brought it back to Scotland and I bought it from him.]FB_IMG_1657053620031.jpg[/attachment][/img]
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
a Well travelled GoldWing.
1886!
1886!
Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
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'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
Can't speak for the Aspencade, but I had a Standard 1200 for years. Put it in a ditch once, and it was STILL the best bike I've ever owned. The rule of thumb is that the Goldwings got better as they went on, and I believe it.
She looks mighty clean!
She looks mighty clean!
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
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1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
My 85 has an 86 engine, and I agree. Best bike I ever owned...... so far
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
it is identical to our 1200, which has 361,000 km and crossing its fingers, has never had any problems. obviously we have always done careful maintenance.
P.S This motorcycle has traveled half the world without wearing out the tires
P.S This motorcycle has traveled half the world without wearing out the tires
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
What a nice find, she is practically new and looks it too. What a beauty. That bike will last you forever. Liked the “This motorcycle has traveled half the world without wearing out the tires.”
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
Don't believe that that is an '86 Aspencade, in '86 the two colors were a blue and a 'rose' color. Look on the steering stem and the VIN will provide the year. Somewhere I'd found the colors by year, can't find it now. Nice looking relative to mine....
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
Welcome to the 1200 club!
here's mine.
here's mine.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
geoffr wrote: ↑Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:56 pm Bought this 1986 Aspencade G earlier this month. Has only covered 15000 miles and is immaculate.
Started its life being imported into Japan , then bought by a guy in Scotland who sold it on. He took a job in Western Australia and took it with him. He then brought it back to Scotland and I bought it from him.]FB_IMG_1657053620031.jpg[/attachment][/img]
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
Typo on the year but no big deal
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Re: New to me -1200 Aspencade.
Have checked vin plate and definitely an 86. Color was different in different countries.
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