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Last edited by chuck hahn; 12-16-2017, 07:26 AM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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Originally posted by wymple View PostI'm no Chuck Hahn. Everyone knows who the Wing man is.Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostThat would be Steve I believe.
Yes, I am one of several on this forum that happens to own one, but, like most Wings, it requires very little maintenance. Mine is still rather young, it's only 18 years old and has about 188,000 miles on it, so it hasn't needed much in the way of repairs.
I can give you some details about features, styling and other such stuff, but have never had to do anything inside the engine. In fact, my only "engine" work has been changing timing belts (and tensioners) and changing a thermostat. All other work has been the usual "maintenance" stuff, like brakes, tires, filters and accessories.
I will put my vote in for Chuck Hahn as the go-to guy for working on the older Wings. Somehow, I would think he might shy away from the 6-cylinder Wings, as they are considerably more complex.
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Worked a few Valkeries Steve. Just another Wing with 2 added holes and 2 more carbs.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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Wymple....After setting for 22 years I just fired up my neighbors 78 GL1000 Wing. Gotta sync the carbs yet and a whole laundry list of other stuff but the old girls full of life again.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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I like the old girl, but I wonder if she'll be worth it. I've had a couple of really good bikes that were reliable and am kind of spoiled. I would still trust my GS850 to take off for the coast in any direction, and my Guzzis have hauled me as far away as Arizona without a hiccup. This Honda makes a few rattling type noises when cold that go away when warmed up. Sounds like the clutch/trans area. I've ridden it up & down the road, longest run about 15 miles so far. My foot doesn't seem to like the shifter, I may have to set a heel-toe arrangement. I hate the bars with a passion. I got saddles for my horses better than the seat. At least this stuff can be changed out for function.
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Yes the clutch does make a bit of a clatter. The shifter being tucked up under the head cover kinda sucks a bit for having to be sure your foot is 100% off it before downshifting gears. I like my seat. Its the stock seat. Whats yours???MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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Thought maybe that was the seat..YUP its a pile of cow feces for sure.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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