OK...so like I need yet another bike...right???

[William Groebe]

That's a rare find, Chuck. Nice.

 

[chuck hahn]

Larry..took the carbs out Sunday and all the bodies went right in the dip..have three can of the Berrymans and just double up in one can. I got up at 5AM and got them out of the dip and washed under hot water and some carb spray before going to work.

Left work today at 4 PM and got the carbs reassembled and stuffed back in. New plugs all the way around and got the wires on the right plugs according to the service manual. Turn on the fuel, full choke, and crank so the bowls would fill up..took maybe 30 seconds and then VROOM!!

Lots of rich gas smelling smoke as the gas from the PO fiddling with it and filling the exhaust. This lasted a few minutes and then cleared off. Not so much as a whiff of oil smoke guys!! Adjusted the idle at 1200 and let it sit and run to see if the temp gauge worked. Yup good temp gauge.

Let it run till she tripped the temp sensor and the fan came on so i let it cycle and shut off..then it came back on again as would be expected. Was on center stand so I clicked thru all the gears and then back down..perfection.

Proceeded to check lights, horn, kill switch, turn signals, and brake lights...all work as they should. Next is the routine maintenance, carb sync, and some cleaning of the dust and dirt behind the covers and along the frame. So, as of 8:45 PM we now have a fully operable Goldwing.

 

[chuck hahn]

OH.....Checked the charge at the battery...15.2

 

[JEEPRUSTY]

Most excellent Chuck. Post a vid so we can hear it running.

 

[chuck hahn]

Yeah.. I was mad at myself for not remembering the camera. Lots of time for that though. I will throw it in the truck so I wont forget. Pondering whether I should take the tank off and slosh some Acetone around just to be certain there isnt some floaties. But then again the inline filter should do its job if there is..Least I would think.

 

[nvr2old]

You'll be amazed at the sensory deprivation that you'll experience when you ride it, Chuck. It's so smooth and so quiet, it's almost alarming. Honda's auto engineering dept. came up with the engine design, so it has a definite "car quality" to it. The first Goldwing I ever rode was one exactly like the one you have and it blew us all away at the dealership I worked at. Deceptively fast for the time. They'll willingly sit on 90mph all day if you wish to. Such cool bikes.

 

[Rob S.]

It's already worth at least four times what you paid for it. :xsmilie_mrgreen:

 

[chuck hahn]

Guy told me on Ebay it will probably be sent back to Japan or the Middle East..guess thats a hot spot for vintage bike now. Anyway he thinks in the range of 2,500 to 3,200 as a final bid..and maybe a bit more on the right day when that guy that just has to have one sees it.

 

[Vmass]

Here's one near me. Lower mile than would typically be seen on a wing. The bags would have to go if it were mine, as well a the cushy, colored set.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/4670153320.html

 

[chuck hahn]

Nice...wonder of those are Bates bags???

 

[chuck hahn]

Carbs synced, body panels all back on and a new battery tonight. Gonna be riding it to work and I will be taking the camera!!!

 

[Steve]

Nice...wonder of those are Bates bags???

Nope. . . .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121430930520?lpid=82

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[Rob S.]

Here's one near me.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/4670153320.html

The seller calls it "naked", so what are those two things hanging near the back?

Well, I guess for a 'Wing, it is relatively naked.

 

[chuck hahn]

Steve..i was actually thinking about that after I posted. They look more like Harley baggage on second longer look.

 

[Nessism]

Flip that bad boy chuck. Hope you line your pockets with green. The motorcycle gods owe you one. Just don't price it so high that you have to sit on it too long. Good luck!

 

[chuck hahn]

ED...most that I have talked to that follow these bikes are telling me in the hood of 2500ish to as much as 3200 they expect to get on Ebay. If and when I do sell it, I would probably out a 1800 area reserve???

 

[bccap]

Great score Chuck. I've always liked the first generation GL's. Seen a few restored at local shows and they look great. It was a revolutionary bike for Honda. starting out as a sport bike and morphing into its present incarnation. Who cares how it handles or its power. You don't buy a 40's Indian to take in the twisties either.

 

[81GS850]

You lucky SOB! I guess this never hit CL huh? Man I wish I got deals like this! I'm just 45min away in Edmond/NW OKC area. Sounds like an awesome bike to take for a spin.

 

[Gregory]

ED...most that I have talked to that follow these bikes are telling me in the hood of 2500ish to as much as 3200 they expect to get on Ebay. If and when I do sell it, I would probably out a 1800 area reserve???

Just a thought. If you are on the fence and wanting to ride it a bit before selling... why don't you put it on CL for your crazy price first? Then you would be able to gauge the interest, and local people may be more apt to spend bigger bucks if they were looking for one and don't have to pay shipping.

 

[chuck hahn]

GS850....never was on Clist. I work at Hitachi and they have thier own in house version of Clist where emplyees can post adds for things they are selling, need help moving, or whatever. Guy back in the distribution center posted the add and I was fortunate enought to be the first person to call him about it...and now its a rider again.

Greg..Just my luck that if I did that someone would jump and I would get any time with it. I will hold off till I decide, but I will say this...Its one heck of a smooth bike and its wuinning favor with me rapidly.