Goldwings

kitesurfer · 08-17-2011, 12:14 PM

i just bought a new goldwing for my adventures. i had a bandit 1250 and was looking for vstroms. the strom may come later too. does anyone here ride goldwings? the goldwing forum is a negative place to hangout...

socalslim · 08-17-2011, 12:21 PM

I recently bought a GL1500 also. The immediate set up will be a cut down windshield, big driving lights, navigation and improved charging. Need to go to Utah and cover some ground. Still have 650L and R and ST1100.

Some Mook · 08-17-2011, 05:38 PM

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...improved charging...

jebus. The thing has an automotive style alternator already. What "improvement" do you fathom?

mngl1500 · 08-18-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Some Mook

jebus. The thing has an automotive style alternator already. What "improvement" do you fathom?

The stock alternator is failure prone. In 1995 HITACHI moved their manufacturing from JAPAN to CHINA, since then they have been producing bad alternators. Broken rotor windings or burned up rotor coils from inferior wire and insulation. Replace it with a compufire or get a quality rebuilt one. Depending on how much electric clothing you also have the stock alternator is under powered.

Trl Rdr · 08-18-2011, 07:32 AM

I have an 09 Wing, 4th one so far. Pulls my XR650R to the fun riding area's just fine. Leaving for CO Friday AM for a week of trail riding

Guy Young · 09-22-2011, 10:47 AM

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The stock alternator is failure prone. In 1995 HITACHI moved their manufacturing from JAPAN to CHINA, since then they have been producing bad alternators. Broken rotor windings or burned up rotor coils from inferior wire and insulation. Replace it with a compufire or get a quality rebuilt one. Depending on how much electric clothing you also have the stock alternator is under powered.

I think I may be getting a Wing ('08?) in the shop next week that needs the stator replaced. He already has the part, so suspect it's an OEM version and subject to failure too.

He rides year round if the roads are clear of snow, sometimes 2-up, so I know the system is probably cranking out the watts for two heated vests/jackets, gloves, grips, etc.

I'll see if I can talk him into trying to return the original (assuming still in plain brown wrapper), and opt for a Compufire.

The PacRat · 08-17-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kitesurfer

... the goldwing forum is a negative place to hangout...

What's the world coming to when the Goldwing riders are too snippy to hang out with???

tk1971 · 08-17-2011, 12:42 PM

The Naked Goldwings forum is still a friendly place.

WhatThaFrig · 08-17-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tk1971

the naked goldwings forum is still a friendly place.

+1

DAKEZ · 09-05-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tk1971

The Naked Goldwings forum is still a friendly place.

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+1

...And just where do I find this forum? I just bought an '83' Now affectionately referred to as The "Big Brown Turd" Soon to Be reborn as "FrankenWing"

So, Where/How do I find this forum?

welnamark · 09-05-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DAKEZ

...And just where do I find this forum? I just bought an '83' Now affectionately referred to as The "Big Brown Turd" Soon to Be reborn as "FrankenWing"

So, Where/How do I find this forum?

http://www.ngwclub.com/

skysailor · 08-18-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tk1971

The Naked Goldwings forum is still a friendly place.

Not sure how comfortable I'd be, naked on any forum?

waveydavey · 08-19-2011, 08:52 PM

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Not sure how comfortable I'd be, naked on any forum?

it's ok nobody can see you. I am naked right now and you never knew it.

hugemoth · 08-17-2011, 12:47 PM

I'm a former Goldwing rider. Sold it about 2 years ago. It was a wonderful bike for carrying a big load and eating up the miles in comfort.

Sumo64c · 08-17-2011, 04:30 PM

2010 yellow abs Wing owner here. Great 2 up touring mount. I don't have a AARP card either....

08-17-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
kitesurfer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: JAX, FL Oddometer: 1,017	Goldwings i just bought a new goldwing for my adventures. i had a bandit 1250 and was looking for vstroms. the strom may come later too. does anyone here ride goldwings? the goldwing forum is a negative place to hangout... __________________ 2012 VSTROM ADV 650

08-17-2011, 12:21 PM	#2
socalslim n00b Joined: Dec 2005 Location: high desert Oddometer: 6	I recently bought a GL1500 also. The immediate set up will be a cut down windshield, big driving lights, navigation and improved charging. Need to go to Utah and cover some ground. Still have 650L and R and ST1100. __________________ socalslim the voice of the high desert

08-18-2011, 07:32 AM	#5
Trl Rdr Big Red Bird Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE - The Tax me state Oddometer: 1,657	I have an 09 Wing, 4th one so far. Pulls my XR650R to the fun riding area's just fine. Leaving for CO Friday AM for a week of trail riding __________________ 2 XR650r(s) 2001 & 2002 Plated GL18HPM9 Titanium (Gold Wing) CRF230F for the tight shit! Baja Mexico Trail Ride Report Big Bend Ranch Drive and Ride Report

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08-17-2011, 12:42 PM	#8
tk1971 Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Oddometer: 31	The Naked Goldwings forum is still a friendly place.

08-17-2011, 12:47 PM	#14
hugemoth Banned Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Bend, Oregon summer, Snowbird in winter Oddometer: 2,078	I'm a former Goldwing rider. Sold it about 2 years ago. It was a wonderful bike for carrying a big load and eating up the miles in comfort.

08-17-2011, 04:30 PM	#15
Sumo64c Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 450	2010 yellow abs Wing owner here. Great 2 up touring mount. I don't have a AARP card either....