Customising my first Goldwing

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Should work. But any auto parts store here in the states has them on the shelf/rack.

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Does anyone know of front forks that are the same as GL1100 ones but from a different bike?
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I believe the 81-82 CB900F Supersport are close enough.No anti-dive though.
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should work
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Excellent, so my front spindle and wheel will just slot in if these forks are in my yokes?
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yes but you will need 82 brake brackets for your calipers I think.
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hatchward wrote:yes but you will need 82 brake brackets for your calipers I think.
Iv got some CBR900 callipers that Ill be fitting. Im getting rid of the hateful antidive
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Its tyre time, Iv not bought tyres for the Goldwing before and im wondering whats good. Can i get opinions on these please? Iv chosen a cheaper set and a more expensive set but im only posting the link to one of each. I will get a matching pair.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292338171624 the expensive one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132415940380 the cheaper one
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Not sure if they are available in the U.K. (suspect that they should be) but the Shinko 230's have been well reviewed by many Goldwing owners. I had them on my first GL1000, and will be putting them on my current ride this spring.

This tire is very economically priced as well - likely more in line with the Maxxis tire your showed.
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Its painting time. Iv chosen a colour and its in the booth tomorrow. L31 Dove Blue.
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Iv been reading a lot about the bearing retainer, but I couldnt see it on my bike. Were they not used on the Interstate in 83?
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I just started build my naked wing. Already got it stripped. Now comes the difficult stuff. My bike is an 86 aspencade 1200. What I'm stuck on is the ecu. What wires can be rid of and what are my mounting options. Also I have to figure out a tachometer and speedo. Any help is greatly appreciated thanks.
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GENERALWON wrote:I just started build my naked wing. Already got it stripped. Now comes the difficult stuff. My bike is an 86 aspencade 1200. What I'm stuck on is the ecu. What wires can be rid of and what are my mounting options. Also I have to figure out a tachometer and speedo. Any help is greatly appreciated thanks.
I'd recommend starting a separate thread. You'll have some design challenges with the 1200.
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Hers some more finished pics, hope you like. Im especially proud of the cowling...can you guess what its from?
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