I took some of the chrome of mine... On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:36 PM, Kyle Munz wrote:
> I swear Honda has someone who's full time job it is to go over every square > inch of Goldwings looking for room for one more chrome doodad or an > electrical hemhaw or some pinstriping doomathingy. > > -Kyle > > > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> > wrote: > well now you're talking a new thread .... > > On Mar 9, 2012, at 4:12 PM, paul annen wrote: > >> bikes, hot cars, not so hot cars, trucks, family.... just tell a good story >> with it, someone will enjoy it.. just label the thread apropately >> >> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Kyle Munz <kyle...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I'm pretty sure that I speak for most of the group when I say that pics are >> always welcome. Pics of any bike, in any thread ;) >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> The '84 GL1100 of last year I found in a barn. The owner said the front >> wheel was bent and the charging system was bad. My son and I went out and >> looked at it. It was covered in dust but looked good otherwise. I had >> David push down on the back end while I spun the front wheel - no bend in >> it. The starter/solenoid just clicked when we hooked the bike up to a >> battery. Anyway I paid $500 for it, brought it home, put air in the tires, >> replaced the starter motor and battery and after about 5 minutes of winding >> away and another 5 minutes of smoke, the bike ran great. No bent front >> wheel and the charging system was fine. As much as I wanted to keep and >> sell the bike I let a friend have it on condition that if he ever was to >> sell it I was to get it back. He agreed. It looked pristine once I cleaned >> it up. It was an Interstate I think. Want to see a pic of my Limited >> Edition? Can I post it on this thread? Graham >> >> On Mar 9, 2012, at 3:41 PM, paul annen wrote: >> >>> you must have found the 2 rare ones, that is just what i came across when >>> doing my home work before buying mine. and the starter on mine looks easy >>> to do, but my mechanic buddy says otherwise... lets hope i never have to >>> find out >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Graham Rogers <grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> I have an injected 1985 GW Limited Edition. It really runs smooth and is >>> easy to start. The previous owner, who owned it for 22 years said it was >>> always easy to start. He had it meticulously maintained. By the way I >>> know where there is another '85 Limited Edition , front fairing is a wright >>> off and the computer but the engine runs nice. It's owned by a friend of >>> mine in Lansdale PA (near Philly). He bought it to put back together but >>> has never gotten around to it. He wants $500 for it. I'd like his side >>> covers but that's all. I replaced the starter on an'84 (GL1100) last year >>> and it was very easy - about 15 minutes work. Maybe the GL1100 and GL1200 >>> models are different in that regard. I haven't looked at mine, Graham >>> >>> On Mar 9, 2012, at 2:46 PM, paul annen wrote: >>> >>>> the bars on the fux tank confuse me.. but i like them... bike is NOT an >>>> 89... not a bad deal, i would bump it while loading on a trailer to make >>>> sure the trans and engine arent locked up... but these bikes arent known >>>> for that... and the style looks like a carb not injected... if it will >>>> clean up nice and pretty i would offer 1k but be willing to pay 1.5 if its >>>> as nice as the pics look >>>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM, paul annen <greenzer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> 85 could be carbed or injected, starters are a pain to swap out, batteries >>>> are no big deal.. i would say that if its injected that would be a deal >>>> breaker... they started an injected option in 85 and stoped only a few >>>> years later because they could never get them to run right >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Jeremy Kindy <jeremy.ki...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> Ha. Wonder if this one is still available... >>>> http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/mcy/2825084111.html - but it's sat for >>>> 2 years and needed some work before that... >>>> >>>> Still, I like my 750 and don't really have space for a bigger bike, much >>>> less 2. Probably will go for something bigger in a while, but it might >>>> be a long while. My wife really likes riding with me though, so it >>>> shouldn't be too hard to convince her to get one at some point. >>>> >>>> I have enjoyed reading about the bike's trip across the country and your >>>> first impressions. >>>> >>>> Jeremy >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM, surfswab <surfs...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> <Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit...Thank >>>> you, my wife> >>>> >>>> Got a kick out of your comment, Mrs. Kindy. I've been drooling over >>>> Naked Wings for about a year now, but price vs. condition vs. >>>> proximity were all over the lot. (From $700/needs work, locally, to >>>> $10k/show quality in Oshkoshbygosh). >>>> >>>> Had pretty much given up on the idea, when Paul put his on the >>>> market. So what seemed like a snap decision to go for it, really >>>> wasn't -- it had been stewing in the pot for quite awhile. >>>> >>>> Transporting it across most of North America was kind of a nail-biter >>>> at first (on both ends, I imagine) but it grew into an interesting >>>> logistics experience by the time we got her done. >>>> >>>> As far as value is concerned, it was a bargain -- like new, at a >>>> fraction of new (they're going for $18-$25K these days). If you're >>>> like most women, I know you love bargains. >>>> >>>> So, if Jeremy comes across a similar deal, humor him. You'll both >>>> enjoy it. >>>> >>>> (You're welcome Jeremy) ;-) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 9, 8:57 am, Jeremy Kindy <jeremy.ki...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > Please stop posting, my bank account doesn't need another hit... >>>> > >>>> > Thank you, >>>> > my wife >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 1:34 AM, surfswab <surfs...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > > Good question. >>>> > >>>> > > Compared to my NH750, first impression is just pure riding comfort. >>>> > > You hear people say it's an old man's bike. Well, I AM an old man and >>>> > > it's true. I would compare its ride quality to a Chevy Camaro vs. >>>> > > maybe a modern Caddy or Lincoln Town Car. >>>> > >>>> > > But It doesn't wallow or float, just kinda takes the bumps in stride >>>> > > with well-damped rhythm and keeps on motorin'. It's definitely not a >>>> > > bouncy machine. Part of that is due to weight. It topped out on our >>>> > > freight scale at 680 lbs., semi-wet (about a gallon and a half of gas >>>> > > in a 5-gallon tank) >>>> > >>>> > > Second, is available torque. It's a low-revving motor to start with, >>>> > > comparatively-speaking, and the power band is down low, not up in nose- >>>> > > bleed territory near the red line like most Japanese bikes. I tried >>>> > > roll ons in every gear and was very satisfied with the response. >>>> > >>>> > > Acceleration is not hyper like the 750. It's much more subtle and I >>>> > > found myself going faster than I actually perceived, based on gear >>>> > > selection and engine sound. Exhaust note is very mellow and the motor >>>> > > just doesn't sound like its working all that hard. >>>> > >>>> > > My quibble at the moment, based on very little riding, is low-speed >>>> > > footwork. Though the seat height is just about the same, the opposed- >>>> > > cylinder engine is much wider than the 750, I found it more difficult >>>> > > to get my long legs away from the motor and my feet down smoothly, >>>> > > coming to a stop -- and up on the pegs from a standing start. Part of >>>> > > that is probly habit and unfamiliarity, but it seems awkward. A >>>> > > contributing factor is this bike has crash bars that stick out another >>>> > > few inches beyond the cylinders and the foot pegs are very close to >>>> > > the cylinder heads. >>>> > >>>> > > An oddity is handling, compared to the 750. The gas tank and bulk of >>>> > > the engine are below seat-height on this bike, so the center of >>>> > > gravity is not that high off the ground. Handling is deceptively >>>> > > light and easy for a relatively heavy bike. >>>> > >>>> > > Fit and finish are, no question, superior to the 750. A review I read >>>> > > described it as over-engineered and I tend to agree. But I'd be quick >>>> > > to add that I've developed a new found appreciation for over- >>>> > > engineered machines. >>>> > >>>> > > This is not your cross-town errand runner. It's a road warrior, and I >>>> > > like that. >>>> > >>>> > > Anyway, that's what little I know, based on a hundred miles or so of >>>> > > piddlin' around with it. >>>> > >>>> > > On Mar 8, 10:12 pm, "Allen Thomas" <althomas...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > > > So now that you have had a decent ride on her, what are your >>>> > > > thoughts? >>>> > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>> > >>>> > > > -----Original Message----- >>>> > > > From: surfswab <surfs...@gmail.com> >>>> > >>>> > > > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >>>> > > > Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:00:00 >>>> > > > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!<nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> >>>> > > > Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >>>> > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Well? >>>> > >>>> > > > Okaaay...bike's titled, tagged, gassed and ensconsed in its new home. >>>> > > > Had to rent a bigger space it'll share with its NH750 roomie and >>>> > > > assorted household flotsam. But it's all by its lonesome for the >>>> > > > time >>>> > > > being. >>>> > >>>> > > > Since it's now legal I had to ride it there by way of McDonough (for >>>> > > > non-Georgians, that's not real far, but it's not a straight line >>>> > > > from >>>> > > > Conley to Forest Park either, if you catch my drift). Took about all >>>> > > > the daylight I had left after dealing with motor vehicle bureaucrats >>>> > > > most of the day. >>>> > >>>> > > > I'll be looking for the care package, Paul. Got a tracking number? >>>> > >>>> > > > On Mar 8, 4:21 am, Paul LeBoutillier <paul.leb...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > > > > Wonderful! I couldn't be happier. >>>> > >>>> > > > > Oregon also requires a VIN inspection on all out-of-state >>>> > > > > transfers but >>>> > > > > those are done at the DMV office at the time of registration. >>>> > >>>> > > > > I'm glad the GL made the trip safely. :-) >>>> > >>>> > > > > Sent from my Xoom Tablet powered by Android >>>> > > > > On Mar 7, 2012 6:00 PM, "surfswab" <surfs...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > > > > > Indeed it did. In fact, I left the house this morning about 10 >>>> > > > > > expecting to camp out at my workplace and wait out their 11 a.m. >>>> > > > > > - 1 >>>> > > > > > p.m. delivery window. >>>> > >>>> > > > > > But as I pulled in the driveway at about 10:20 the truck was >>>> > > > > > right >>>> > > > > > behind me. We had the bike off, inspected and paperwork done by >>>> > > > > > 10:30 !! >>>> > >>>> > > > > > All was intact and it looks gorgeous -- better than the pics >>>> > > > > > even. >>>> > > > > > Put a little gas in it and tooled around our lot some. Starts >>>> > > > > > good, >>>> > > > > > runs good, rides like my living room sofa would if it had wheels. >>>> > >>>> > > > > > That was the best part of the day, however. Georgia requires a >>>> > > > > > "VIN >>>> > > > > > Inspection" before they'll allow out-of-state registration. A >>>> > > > > > semi- >>>> > > > > > cool feature of that is any beat cop can do it -- and they'll >>>> > > > > > come to >>>> > > > > > you -- record the number and run it thru their "hot sheet" >>>> > > > > > computer >>>> > > to >>>> > > > > > see if it's been reported stolen. >>>> > >>>> > > > > > The not-so-cool feature is that because it's a low priority call, >>>> > > they >>>> > > > > > take their sweet time. Called 'em before noon, but they didn't >>>> > > > > > show >>>> > > > > > until after 4, so the tag/title offices were closed by the time >>>> > > > > > that >>>> > > > > > little piece of work was done. >>>> > >>>> > > > > > I used the time to get acquainted with the bike, though, so it >>>> > > > > > wasn't >>>> > > > > > a total waste. That means I'll burn a good bit of daylight >>>> > > > > > tomorrow >>>> > > > > > waiting in line to transfer title -- and again, in a different >>>> > > > > > location, getting license plates. >>>> > >>>> > > > > > Bike is sweet, though, and I'm a happy camper. >>>> > >>>> > > > > > On Mar 7, 3:30 pm, Paul <p...@hondanighthawks.net> wrote: >>>> > > > > > > *Hey Ron, did the bike arrive? * >>>> > > > > > > * >>>> > >>>> > > > > > > Paul LeBoutillier >>>> > > > > > > * >>>> > > > > > > * >>>> > > > > > > * >>>> > > > > > > *www.hondanighthawks.net* >>>> > >>>> > > > > > -- >>>> > > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>>> > > > > > Google >>>> > > Groups >>>> > > > > > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> > > > > > To post to this group, send email to >>>> > > nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >>>> > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> > > > > > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> > > > > > For more options, 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