1975 Honda goldwing
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1975 Honda goldwing
Hello fellow goldwing enthusiasts... I've just purchased a 1975 Goldwing, What a BIKE!!! The previous owner changed a few things from stock and I'd like to continue the path of cafe racer but not go crazy as this bike looks so good stock. Got heaps of spares and all the original parts with the old girl as well. Any tips from the goldwing pro's?
Cheers Jonathon
Cheers Jonathon
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Nice find .... if you aren't absolutely sure of their history you should change the timing belts .... other than the usual roadworthy stuff, lights, brakes the only tip is .... Ride It ....
Gord
Nice find .... if you aren't absolutely sure of their history you should change the timing belts .... other than the usual roadworthy stuff, lights, brakes the only tip is .... Ride It ....
Gord
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
Nice bike. Nice corner of the world. Welcome!
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
Welcome from Wisconsin. Enjoy the ride!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
Welcome from the Rushmore State! I agree with doing the basic maintenance items before getting into the appearance too much.
However, I’m a huge fan of the form follows function philosophy. Ride it for a bit and see what you think needs improving - handling and brakes will probably be up there if you’re a more spirited rider. And the true cafe spirit is to improve performance as well as style, most original cafe racers also followed the form follows function. For more style inspiration, I’d recommend looking at some of the bikes of the month.
However, I’m a huge fan of the form follows function philosophy. Ride it for a bit and see what you think needs improving - handling and brakes will probably be up there if you’re a more spirited rider. And the true cafe spirit is to improve performance as well as style, most original cafe racers also followed the form follows function. For more style inspiration, I’d recommend looking at some of the bikes of the month.
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
welcome to NGW..... as Gord says, change the belts
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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
Thanks for the welcomes, I've booked the old girl in to get the belts done.
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
welcome to the site. Sweet looking wing..
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Re: 1975 Honda goldwing
Very nice looking Wing. Welcome!
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