My Goldwing

[Honda enthusiast]

I've dusted off my GL1100 and got it running well after sorting out the carbs...there's new Hel lines to fit and a genuine exhaust I got from D&K to fit...and I'll polish the casings...Bikes have come and gone but I've held onto this one, it's been here for 30 years, love it although it's a big lump [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Goldwings always look great cool bikes.

[Honda enthusiast]

I need to use it, Ted it's a shame to see it gathering dust...it's a UK bike supplied by Bill Heads in Preston and had 8300 miles when I got it, now 17232...I love the engines smooth running, it's heavy for me to get upright from the side stand on an incline but paradoxically quite easy to get on the centre 👍

[Spitfire]

Looks great, I've have only ever ridden one of those once and was amazed at how smooth it was and how easy to handle it was on the move.

Cheers

Dennis

[Bryanj]

Nice, have you changed the belts yet? Somewhere i have the numbers for Gates ones

[Laverda Dave]

Here's a confession, I didn't like the Goldwing when it was first released although I really liked the Executive model Honda UK brought out back in 1977/78 (my last year of school) but I've really taken to them now, the old model that is.
I have a new GL1100 crank and flywheel together with new standard size pistons, rings and conrods complete with brand new shells. I picked it up from HGB motorcycles a few weeks ago whilst they were having a clear out of one of their shipping containers. I haven't bought all the above I just said I would clean it all up for them in my parts washer as these had been sitting in their stock since 1997!
If you are interested in them let me know and I'll ask HGB how much they want for them👍

[Honda enthusiast]

Looks great, I've have only ever ridden one of those once and was amazed at how smooth it was and how easy to handle it was on the move.

Cheers

Dennis

I agree Dennis, the weight disappears once past walking speed and it accelerates progressively wafting along to cruise speeds at a brisk if unfrightening pace. It's not a bike to hurtle into bends with 😁

Cheers Hubert

[Honda enthusiast]

Nice, have you changed the belts yet? Somewhere i have the numbers for Gates ones

Two belt changes Bryan, one a long while ago with genuine and then six years ago with Gates , think they'll be ok for another four.

😁👍

[Honda enthusiast]

Here's a confession, I didn't like the Goldwing when it was first released although I really liked the Executive model Honda UK brought out back in 1977/78 (my last year of school) but I've really taken to them now, the old model that is.
I have a new GL1100 crank and flywheel together with new standard size pistons, rings and conrods complete with brand new shells. I picked it up from HGB motorcycles a few weeks ago whilst they were having a clear out of one of their shipping containers. I haven't bought all the above I just said I would clean it all up for them in my parts washer as these had been sitting in their stock since 1997!
If you are interested in them let me know and I'll ask HGB how much they want for them👍

Dave , mine only might need stem seals everything else is ok and it runs like a good un. I really don't need them, no point in buying just to sit on the shelf...just shows things like this do turn up though me thinks though they'll auction them ...

My next job is when the Laverda and K7 are done is to get the frame repaired where there's a rust point, but I can ride it for a year or two before it's an issue 😁👍

Kind regards Hubert

[Johnny4428]

Lovely bike Hubert! Rock solid! 👍

[taysidedragon]

I rode a 1500 Goldwing years ago for an article in Ride magazine. I didn't like the look of the fully faired, kitted up bikes, but I  was really impressed with the smooth engine, low centre of gravity and the ease of handling for such a heavy machine. The early naked versions are definitely growing on me. 👍

[Orcade-Ian]

Hi Hubert,
The Wing is still looking great!  Our first 1200 Aspencade also came from Bill Head in Preston and was our first foray into these very capable mile-munching bikes.  We had 35 years of enjoyment with a variety of Wings and visited many places in Europe and on home soil and that only came to an end early last year.  I've never ridden an 1100 (or an 1800!)
I did a brief account of our involvement:

http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/Japanese/35%20Years%20of%20Winging.htm

Ian

[Johnny4428]

That’s a very interesting read Ian! It confirms my suspicion that for years you really have been “winging it” 😜
(Someone had to)😂

[Bryanj]

Honda never put a time ,or mileage, on the belts but i recon 80,000 or 8 years is a good idea, at least its not the dumb Ford idea of a "wet" belt inside the engine!
Only thing i ever had to change unusual was the coupling shaft to pinion on a very early wing that did not have a grease nipple

[Honda enthusiast]

Hi Hubert,
The Wing is still looking great!  Our first 1200 Aspencade also came from Bill Head in Preston and was our first foray into these very capable mile-munching bikes.  We had 35 years of enjoyment with a variety of Wings and visited many places in Europe and on home soil and that only came to an end early last year.  I've never ridden an 1100 (or an 1800!)
I did a brief account of our involvement:

http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/Japanese/35%20Years%20of%20Winging.htm

Ian my

Hi Ian I remember your gold GL1500 very well, when we went on the N Lancs run I was on the ST1100 which got sold in 2006. Like you I love them even if they are a bit lardy...😁 When I put the Krausers on it, it's going to be time to head up towards Ullapool again

Kind regards Hubert