Hi newbie goldwing owner

[actungbaby59]

Hi newbie here
I never thought own a goldwing ever.
But brought one its 1984 not in such good shape looks wise.been sitting since 2018 .i havent picked it up yet.
Just few qwestions.before i try start it.
Should i take carbs of.i know i need new throttle grips redo brake fulid clean brakes .i done this with my vfr 750 s.
First thingdrain petrol tank.
Ps getting bike to me is problem as not going moving such heavy bike by myself.chould be quite dangerious.am thinking geting on lift truck .a van seems impossible

 

[pidjones]

They roll on and strap down on the low ramp-gate trailers (like folks haul riding mowers) pretty well. Just make sure you will clear the ramp-trailer joint BEFORE trying to load - maybe select a low spot for the trailer wheels. Something to take heed: they are interference engines with two belt-driven cams. CHANGE YOUR BELTS! First, before doing anything else. Four years setting? Yes, probably needs carbs cleaned unless stored empty, but probably also needs tank at a minimum flushed. If stored outside (why fo people do thst to bikes?), you need to check everything for water damage. There is a connector with three connections just aft of the alternator, kind of forward and inboard the battery. It has three yellow wires. It is your connection from the alternator to the reg/rect. Inspect it for heat damage and repair/replace as necessary. All of these things have write-ups in this forum and others.

 

[julimike54]

Welcome to The Forum and enjoy!
Something to peruse...

https://classicgoldwings.com/threads/new-2-u-bike-read-me.259/

 

[Dusterdude]

Welcome

 

[zman]

Welcome to the forum, Yea that's a tough one, too dangerous with a moving van these bikes are heavy and will tip, do you have AAA or equivalent down there, some roadside services will tow bikes even if its a friends card as long as they are there at the time of tow. Bike looks' nice be careful and good luck.

 

[ian_alex]

Hi, if you are going to read articles about starting after long storage, might suggest you google

Starting a Honda GL1000 after a Long Lay-up​

February 21, 2019 By Randakk

 

[actungbaby59]

They roll on and strap down on the low ramp-gate trailers (like folks haul riding mowers) pretty well. Just make sure you will clear the ramp-trailer joint BEFORE trying to load - maybe select a low spot for the trailer wheels. Something to take heed: they are interference engines with two belt-driven cams. CHANGE YOUR BELTS! First, before doing anything else. Four years setting? Yes, probably needs carbs cleaned unless stored empty, but probably also needs tank at a minimum flushed. If stored outside (why fo people do thst to bikes?), you need to check everything for water damage. There is a connector with three connections just aft of the alternator, kind of forward and inboard the battery. It has three yellow wires. It is your connection from the alternator to the reg/rect. Inspect it for heat damage and repair/replace as necessary. All of these things have write-ups in this forum and others.

Thank you for great info

 

[actungbaby59]

Welcome to The Forum and enjoy!
Something to peruse...

https://classicgoldwings.com/threads/new-2-u-bike-read-me.259/

Thanks my name is patrick

 

[actungbaby59]

Welcome

Thanks buddy

 

[actungbaby59]

Welcome to the forum, Yea that's a tough one, too dangerous with a moving van these bikes are heavy and will tip, do you have AAA or equivalent down there, some roadside services will tow bikes even if its a friends card as long as they are there at the time of tow. Bike looks' nice be careful and good luck.

Yeah i was thinking same thing thanks

 

[Rednaxs60]

Welcome. First issue - get an OEM service manual, then order a set of timing belts. Cheers

 

[Rednaxs60]

Here's a fellow getting rid of manuals: NGWClub®, Inc. - Login

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome, sounds like you have some experience working on bikes, good luck

 

[actungbaby59]

Here's a fellow getting rid of manuals: NGWClub®, Inc. - Login

Thanks got haynes manuall with the bike brillent of you to think of me

 

[pidjones]

Please use your Haynes manual to fuel a small fire.