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My Goldwing
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:
--- Quote from: Spitfire on March 14, 2024, 12:24:06 PM ---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
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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:
--- Quote from: Bryanj on March 14, 2024, 01:17:24 PM ---Nice, have you changed the belts yet? Somewhere i have the numbers for Gates ones
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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:
--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on March 14, 2024, 02:54:00 PM ---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👍
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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! 👍
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