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#1 10-12-2010, 01:52 PM,

Hi everybody. Thanks for creating a place for us GL1200 enthusiasts. :YMAPPLAUSE: I am a life long rider. MC permit at 15 and now all of a sudden it's 36 years later! I've had 11 different bikes in that time. I don't have a Goldwing, but I want one. The GL1200 is a size of fully loaded tourer I like. The GL1500 seems too gigantic to me and the GL1800s are still too expensive for me to take the plunge. There are nice ones selling for around $10,000, but that's ten grand!

My current bike is a '99 Honda Shadow ACE 1100 Tourer. It's comfortable, handles great and I've ridden it to all four corners of California and a little beyond. It's not really suitable for passenger comfort when that passenger is my wife. A GL1200 would work better for us, for two up riding.

I'm here to learn about GL1200s and to contribute to the forum when I can.

Thanks again,

Kevin

#2 10-12-2010, 02:16 PM,

Hi Angela,

Thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Oakland CA. Tonight, I'm going to look at an '86 SEi, white, always garaged, etc.etc., 27K miles for $3500. Might be the one. Though I must admit that I'm a little afraid of fuel injection. We'll see how it runs.

Wish me luck!

**Keener** · #3 10-12-2010, 03:39 PM,

Good luck with your search for a 'Wing, Kevin and welcome to the site!

#4 10-12-2010, 06:21 PM,

Welcome Nor. Cal Kevin
Greetings from So. Cal Kurt
There are some great bikes out there ready to be ridden or resurrected.
Just picked up a 85 Aspy for my wife and I to enjoy. But, I really like throtteling the Standard solo.

**bluewing** · #5 10-12-2010, 06:31 PM,

Welcome to the site Kevin and good luck on your search. This is the best 1200 site around, full of info and friendly people.

arkansassuperdrafter · #6 10-12-2010, 09:22 PM,

Welcome to the forum from Southwest Arkansas. I have learned a lot from the folks on this forum.

#7 10-12-2010, 09:39 PM,

The '86 with low miles had spent some of its life outside so all the chrome was pitted, black stuff faded, some little cracks here and there. Maybe a 2-2 1/2. It needed brakes, front fork seals and all the usual regular maintenance. I'll pass on this one. I wouldn't hesitate to take on the mechanical restoration if the cosmetic condition was better.

I specialize in finding low mileage creampuffs, wheather car or bike. I'll find one.

#8 10-12-2010, 09:41 PM,

arkansassuperdrafter Wrote:Welcome to the forum from Southwest Arkansas. I have learned a lot from the folks on this forum.

Howdy Arkansassuperdrafter,

Are those white sidewall tires on your 'Wing?!? Looks cool!

Fire1386 · #9 10-14-2010, 05:26 AM,

Welcome from North Central Ohio.....there is an amazing amount of wealth in these forums.... 8)

Sgt Dave · #10 10-14-2010, 06:55 AM,

Hey Kevin and welcome to THE site for all things GL1200 from north Georgia.

I have a high mileage (200K) nearly cream puff that is NOT for sale :-SS :lol:

Once you have found your perfect ride, this is the place to come for advice, friends, and knowledge.

If you are ever in the Atlanta area let me know.

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