Hello Al From the foothills of North Carolina

[tcampbell_nc]

My name is Tony Campbell and I am a Goldwing Addict.

Sadly, my advanced age and handicapped inseam have forced me to make the decision that I need th hang my wings up. I have a very pretty 1983 Aspy that I am going to sell to someone who will take good care of her. I am an active member of Steve Saunder's Goldwing Facts Forum, and have posted it there. One of the members there recommended this forum (which is the first I had heard of it). Wow, some of us must be living under rocks. I wish I had found a site dedicated to the old girls when I was needing technical assistance.

I don't know the rules (yet) about posting "for sale" here, but look for my old girl's pictures here soon.

 

[mcgovern61]

Tony, welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

Good luck on the sale!

 

[backlander]

Howdy Tony and welcome to CGW.

 

[dan filipi]

Welcome to the forum Tony.

Bummer you need to sell. I can tell you really don't want to.

We have a For Sale forum. Go ahead and post in there.
The only rule is at least one picture has to be posted in the ad and visible in the post.

 

[tcampbell_nc]

Thanks folks.

And you are correct. I really don't want to sell her. I had her on the road a couple of days ago and really questioned my decision to sell. She is so smooth, quiet, and comfortable. But sometimes we simply have to ask ourselves the really tough questions, and, even though the V-Star is not as comfortable when riding, "I" am much more comfortable with the lighter weight, lower seat, and lower center of gravity. Ultimately, if I keep the old girl, she will not get riden very much, and that is not good for her. She likes to be moving and not sitting.

 

[stanlw]

Welcome from New Mexico

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! Mmmmmmmm - '83 Aspy - drool, slobber... Whatever you do, I hope it works out for ya!

 

[mcgovern61]

Just like to throw this out there; a Voyager kit can add wheels to your bike for about $4000!

https://www.mtcvoyager.com/voyager-kits/ ... trike-kit/

 

[tcampbell_nc]

Thanks for the suggestion.... but....

Book value on the bike is between 3000 and 3500. That is less than the kit.

Also, I know some folks like 3 wheels, but I like leaning in the curves. In my area of North Carolina, it is difficult to find a straight stretch of road, so the bike is not upright the majority of the time.

Thanks though.

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz

 

[mwbill37841]

welcome from tenn. got the same inseam trouble.

 

[NCScooter]

Welcome from the piedmont down here in Fayetteville. I never wanted to ride, nor could until I had my hips replaced. Wish you all the best!

 

[tcampbell_nc]

NCScooter » Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:47 pm[/url]":u5xr190p]Welcome from the piedmont down here in Fayetteville. I never wanted to ride, nor could until I had my hips replaced. Wish you all the best!

Thanks. I know I will probably need at least one knee replaced, but I am hoping for a few more years on the ones God gave me. As I said, I still ride the old girl. I just get a little anxious when I have to stop on a road with a lot of crown. I have stopped a few times where my right foot would not reach the ground. Considering the fact that my right knee is the problem, if she started leaning to the right in that circumstance, I might not be able to stop her from going over.

I considered a lowering kit, but that is too much for my limited mechanical ability.

Glad to know that you are riding after hip replacement.

 

[mcgovern61]

Just an FYI, I lowered my bike by lowering the triple tree on my forks by 1 1/2" and it made a big difference in getting my feet flat on the ground. I also have knees that are going to need replacements and this trick made all of the difference in the world for me!

 

[tcampbell_nc]

mcgovern61 » Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:17 pm[/url]":xa8lapiq]Just an FYI, I lowered my bike by lowering the triple tree on my forks by 1 1/2" and it made a big difference in getting my feet flat on the ground. I also have knees that are going to need replacements and this trick made all of the difference in the world for me!

How did you do that?

 

[slabghost]

Loosen the bolts that hold the fork tubes top and bottom both sides. Slide the fork tubes up by lifting the front wheel. Both sides must be equal. If there are any more tips or tricks I'm sure mcgovern61 or someone will chime in soon. A lower seat will also help. I bought a Shadow seat to put on my 1200. Not got it yet though.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics from PA!

 

[mcgovern61]

slabghost » Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:44 pm[/url]":6bceigvb]Loosen the bolts that hold the fork tubes top and bottom both sides. Slide the fork tubes up by lifting the front wheel. Both sides must be equal. If there are any more tips or tricks I'm sure mcgovern61 or someone will chime in soon. A lower seat will also help. I bought a Shadow seat to put on my 1200. Not got it yet though.

That is correct! Fairly easy to do! Cannot emphasize enough that they must be equal on the forks or the steering will pull and wobble. I used a tape measure to be sure it was the same distance down. Generally, if you loosen the bolts and tap gently, it will drop equally.

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from N.Western,Pa. :hi: