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OK guys promise not to get too mad. 2008 GL1800 Gold Wing. We test drove a demo and found it to be the best ride for Peggy and I got to pick the color. (Dark red metallic ) closest I could get to the color Black cherry Venture The color I wanted is still in the crate so we will pick it up Saturday. But before I sign the final papers it will be test driven first.... Its not the fancy one its the base line GoldWing . Dont need heated seats my big rear takes care of that...
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Popeye, I remember seeing your bike in Eureka springs last year. Your bike was a knock out. You dint need head lights you had all that chrome . Yes your Venture was very nice indeed no bad looking spots at all. Hard to beleive that these photos are of your old Venture. Did he say anything about the VIN# matching? on the bike...
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OK most of you know I did buy a 88 GL1500 Wing not long ago, Well my son was looking for a big bike too but could not pay the money all at once so I am letting him buy my GL1500. In turn I 'm buying a brand new bike:). I went to some dealers this week looking and driving a few Ventures. I won't name dealers that I been to since some of them gave me a bad time & bad service. there were couple of the bikes I wanted to test drive but being new they would not let me unless I pay first sorry I don't play that game. Another dealer let me ride a very nice midnight series but the transmission was too noisy for me and hear Peg talking to me, also kinda hard to turn in slow turns as well may have just been me. Found a black cherry boy it was pretty but the dealer wanted 18,999.00 and would not come down any at all while the other ones were in the 16,800-17,000. Anyway I was looking at another Midnight series and it was very nice, transmission was nice too not so loud as the other one. Peg got on a Second Gen (demo) black cherry and we took it out for a good long drive but the back rest was hurting her back some ... I was hoping she could ride a Second Gen. but she needs a full length back rest to help support her upper back area on long trips. Another reason why I ride the 83 beast solo now. So I signed the papers today on a 2008 dark red bike , sorry not Second Gen. I rather not say what it is right now, I might get hung out to dry..... The new bike has a nice smooth ride and Peg can ride it with her back condition. Sure did like riding the Second Gen. this is a nice riding bike for sure......Sorry it dint work in my favor. Sorry guys I received a PM today about a bike for sale, If I known sooner I would have waited on signing the papers at the bank and checked it out. Sorry
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NO the world is not coming to an end yet.... Yes I looking at buying a brand new touring bike. Banker called me this after noon and said if I wanted a new bike go find one and ride it home.. Yes I'm looking at possible Second Generation Why? got tired of waiting for them to bring back the First generation design. NO really I like the design of the Second Gen. always have even tho I give Redneck a hard time about it. Was maybe looking at 2007 or 2008 models I know nothing has changed on the design but would like to know what I need to look for in these bikes?? does all the Ventures have the CB - radio- intercom system?pillow top seats? see I do not know everything. OK I can hear him now.....go ahead Redneck Will be looking around here or may go up to Shawnee and look at their store if I can remember their name. its hard to remember when your hair starts turning gray. P.S. The 83 beast is not leaving.....
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Very nice in deed. These patches ROCK:cool10: Don you out did yourself this time, ah heck every time!!!!! Thanks for the quick shipping too.....
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Yep living in the south has its ups and downs too. Like last weekend we put 335mi on the bike then yesterday we got 289mi and today I was only able to get 235mi on the bike wow what a slow weekend here in Oklahoma.
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OK, So your saying you saw Redneck on a First gen. and he admitted he was wrong all along about the Second Gen.
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OK JT, Where are the photos? Where did you get the welding kit from. I used the plastic weld paste in the past and would like to get the plastic weld kit. Not that I need it right now, but would like to have it on hand just in case something happens. Also am Glad things worked in your favor too. When Redneck finds out you fix the First Gen. You think he'll be happy.
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Kenny,Lowell,Lyle Thank You, Thank You for being there for us who could not make it. When Lowell left my house to go back your way I wanted some much to go but I was not able too. Kenny Thank You so much for all you have done and for keeping us up to date. Thank You for being such a good friend God Bless.....
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Difficult Finding Neutral
buddy replied to MasterGuns's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
Now that I remeber my buddy Randall changed out his clutch system on his Virgo and had all sorts of trouble shifting gears what he found out later was when he used form-a-gasket instead of the gasket it put the clutch in a bind. Once he installed the gasket his probelms went away. -
Difficult Finding Neutral
buddy replied to MasterGuns's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I know when its time to change the oil out on the 83. It will get real hard to shift between gears and neutral is hard to find. Once the oil is changed old 83 shifts fine untill the next oil change. May not be your problem but I hope it helps. I find that 20w50 works longer in the Beast for Summer time. -
Dont worry to much Jeff you know the Second gen. time is running out since the Third Gen. is coming very soon.... Take your time on fixing her , you know once your done you can go another 200,000 miles
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If by chance they do not want to work with you on this. Don't go period. Simple as that if they dont like it Oh well its your money not theirs. There's a lot of other places I can go for 400.00 .... Eureka Springs trip is a lot cheaper than that for sure.
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Glad you made it back home OK and also glad you was able to get your bike running better as well . Even when it was running bad you was getting real good gas mileage too. Hope for the better and ride safe tomorrow.
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Gary that is one sweet ride for sure, Love that paint. Theres one for sale here but it does not come close to that beauty you have there. Glad your back in the saddle again Gary. who needs chrome with a paint shine like that.....
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Gary your so very true at what you say about the easy off. I only left it on for about 2-3 min. then I remove the easy off and paint then used warm water & soap cleaned and dried then re waxed the trunk. Sure did turn out real nice
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I can see why you tired the oven cleaner Lowell, last weekend your Venture Cooked my Wing a couple of times. Your bike may have some miles on her, she sure can cook a Wing thats for sure....
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Here are the photos
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Most everybody Knows Peg & I just bought an 88 GL1500. Well the bike runs real good and the paint is very nice but the trunk sure was not to my liking. Has a name painted on it by the PO calling the bike "Blue on Black. I learned from the Gold Wing site that "Easy Off will remove this name paint so I tired it today and yes it remove the name and did not hurt the paint job neither. So I saved the paint job and saved me some money too. I will try to post some photos later on. my internet will not allow it right now.
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No I'm probably not but I'm up at 430am every morning. Some times I don't sleep either.
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Yes Sir it is My door is always open and fresh coffee will be ready!
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Morning Lowell, Don't over do yourself trying to get to every M&E. Most folks don't see how many miles you put on your bike or the wear and tear on your body either. plus you spend twice as much on fuel this year than last year as well. I can see you at the Rallie's if you don't make any of the M&E's . Use your retirment the way you want its yours you deserve it my friend... We may not have much but you know our door is always open for you and hot coffee as well. Plus you have our phone # if you need help give us a call 24/7......
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Hey Frogman, Did you buy from the same seller again?
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Hey JT, Don't worry about what RedNeck said. His a legend in his own mind:stirthepot: But we still Love him. Talking about the little bell, Peg bought one the other day at the Yamaha house and I set it in the trunk for the time being, last two mornings I had antifreeze in the floor. Had no leaks untill the bell came along. So I took the lower fairing apart and ran the motor for over an hour NO antifreeze leak no where? So now I figured its time to use or loose that bell. Sorry for you fairing coming apart like that. Maybe some of the family here will help you out with the parts.
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Thats for sure They let me in.