My new alternate mode of transportation.

[Megadan]

I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to old and rare vehicles.  So when I came across this, I had to have it.  1975 Goldwing with a rear fender and bags from another bike and a custom paint job in a color I absolutely love.  Only has 28k miles on it too, with the motor refreshed and carbs rebuilt about 10k miles ago.  I ended up getting rid of my little Isuzu project and got this as a replacement.  This will give me something else to get to work on so I can do some work to the Comanche as a side bonus.

Honestly, the only thing I plan on changing is to remove the front fascia and windscreen that's on it, I love the rest of it.

Oh, and don't mind the clutter, This garage is kind of a dumping ground, but I needed someplace to store it inside.

[DirtyComanche]

Love that colour, my JK is very similar.


You should build a shed and put all that clutter in it instead. :brows:

[Megadan]

I have plans for that eventually.  This garage isn't big enough for my truck and I have a lot of junk, so it ends up in purgatory garage lol.

[HOrnbrod]

Concur on the color. But it would be even nicer if the bike were a BMW R75/5 or R90 from the same era.  :yes:

 

I know nothing about Goldwings and have only ridden one once. I do remember it felt similar to a Beemer, maybe even smoother. Nice bike mate.  :cheers:

[Megadan]

Concur on the color. But it would be even nicer if the bike were a BMW R75/5 or R90 from the same era.  :yes:

 

I know nothing about Goldwings and have only ridden one once. I do remember it felt similar to a Beemer, maybe even smoother. Nice bike mate.  :cheers:

I know zero about the old BMW's aside from articles written comparing the two.  Yes, it is smooth, and pretty zippy given it's size.  This one still needs a few little things here and there, but it's a solid bike, and it looks like it's worth a lot more than what I paid for it.  The custom touches kind of confuse people, and when I say it's a '75, they usually have a surprised look on their face.

[Reddout]

Great find, man.  Was it local?

[Megadan]

Great find, man.  Was it local?

Somewhat local. Previous owner lived around the Waterloo area.  He trailered it in for a trade with my friend, and when I saw it, I just gave my friend money for it lol

[scguy]

I love a naked Wing. My cousin has an 80 GL1100 he stripped down and that thing will scoot.

 

That's my 84 Nighthawk 700S in the background.

 

I love the bags and color. Keep the shiny side up!

[Reddout]

I really like it in it's present form.

[HOrnbrod]

They make a great Cafe platform.

 

[Megadan]

I did toy with the idea of changing it into a Cafe racer, but I love the bike as it is, and the bags make it a better bike for daily driver purposes.  

One idea I've been toying with is making myself a "Rune" as it may have looked if they released one in 1975.  The current rear fender makes is possible.to pull off a similar look.  I'd have to ditch the bags and figure out the exhaust though.

The Rune is one of my favorite bikes of all time. Can't afford one even now though.

http://www.roadsmile.com/images/honda-rune_key_4.jpg

[HOrnbrod]

That's not for me - too big and heavy. My favorite Honda has always been the GB 500 Clubman.   :drool:

 

 

I kind of loosely followed it building the MZ Rotax 550 cafe.

 

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Obviously I don't tour much.  :yes:

[Megadan]

I like big bikes.  Might be because I'm a big guy.  I've never been into the sport aspect as much as most people are. I like touring bikes and cruisers mainly,

[scguy]

Do you do any long rides? That's my head and butter, man. I took a month off work last year and put 10k miles on my VFR800 traveling from SC to Canada and Oregon, Utah, the works.

[Megadan]

Do you do any long rides? That's my head and butter, man. I took a month off work last year and put 10k miles on my VFR800 traveling from SC to Canada and Oregon, Utah, the works.

Not yet.  This is actually my first foray into the biking world, and I am still taking it slow and cautious.  Also still trying to feel out the bike, because even if it has such low miles and had a lot of work done, doesn't mean it isn't without fault.  I mainly ride to work (10 miles one way) and use it on the weekends to scoot around town on.

[scguy]

Okay good deal. If you haven't already, check out the Naked Goldwing forum. For any gear, I love motorcyclegear.com

 

I would also recommend watching Twist of the Wrist II on YouTube. A Goldwing isn't a sports bike, but the physics are all the same and understanding why a bike handles the way it does is invaluable.

[Megadan]

Okay good deal. If you haven't already, check out the Naked Goldwing forum. For any gear, I love motorcyclegear.com

 

I would also recommend watching Twist of the Wrist II on YouTube. A Goldwing isn't a sports bike, but the physics are all the same and understanding why a bike handles the way it does is invaluable.

I've checked out NGW already. My bike was actually built by a member on there.  

 

I'll check out those youtube channels and see what they are about.  I took the basic rider course here to get my endorsement to ride, and after a year I can take their advanced course, which I plan on doing.  I'm pretty comfortable being on the road. I was a trucker for many years.  Even though they are total opposites, the same basic rules apply. Assume everybody is an idiot, assume nobody can see you, and be constantly aware of your surroundings.