New from Florida

[Gashog]

Hello to all,

I am a brand new owner of a 1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate that I bought for $600 with 40k miles on it. Having problems with the starter so I haven't been able to ride it yet.

Currently riding a 1978 FXS Lowrider shovelhead Harley that I have had for 20 years. Plan on keeping both bikes.

I am retired so I should have lots of time to get the Goldwing running . I was looking for something to take some longer trips on and be a little more comfortable than the old Harley. I have owned several Hondas during my life.
Honda 65
Honda 305 Superhawk
Honda 900 custom
Honda cm400a
Feels good to be back in the Honda barn!

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! You've got a couple of nice lookin' bikes there! Are you sure it's the starter on the 1200?

 

[zman]

Just looking at that 1200 it is saying..."Take me on the road"..Both nice bikes with different purposes...Welcome to the forum.

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz.+1 on the nice rides :good:

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics from PA!

 

[Gashog]

Thanks for the welcomes. I should say, it sounds like the starter clutch is not catching. The starter motor just spins when I hit the button.

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[tom foreman]

welcome..nice bikes.. :good:

 

[Omega Man]

Gashog » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:58 am[/url]":11q23n9n]
Thanks for the welcomes. I should say, it sounds like the starter clutch is not catching. The starter motor just spins when I hit the button.

First welcome to the forums! Have you tried changing the oil? My 1100 would do that if I put 20/50 in it during cold weather. If you have please start a new thread in the 1200 section so your welcome thread doesn't turn into a long technical thread. :hi:

~O~

 

[backlander]

Welcome to CGW. Nice rides, would like to learn some things about the trailer the bike is sitting on. Maybe a build thread over in the trailer section, hint, hint.

 

[Gashog]

That used to be a trailer. I modified it into an automatic push button motorcycle loader and un loader for the pick-up truck. I will get some pictures of it in action and start a new thread. I guess it would still fit in the trailer category.

 

[Omega Man]

It's very interesting to say the least. opcorn:

~O~

 

[Jungo]

Welcome neighbor. Greetings from Orlando 32824. God bless.

 

[Joep]

Welcome from North TEXAS DFW area..

 

[Gashog]

Thanks all for the welcome. I am new to Goldwings, but I can tell I am going to really enjoy being here. Lots of information and a bunch of friendly folks!!

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from Pa. :hi:

 

[Tom_Charlton]

Gashog » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:58 am[/url]":1x683fdm]
Thanks for the welcomes. I should say, it sounds like the starter clutch is not catching. The starter motor just spins when I hit the button.

Spinning is a good thing. Take the starter off and clean it thoroughly. The gears in the head may be clogged with hardened grease or stripped or the starter chain may not be engaging the output gear. At the price you paid, you shouldn't get hurt on such a good looking bike.

By the way, welcome from Central Illinois.

 

[julimike54]

Welcome from 2 years ago, just a little late?

 

[joedrum]

lol ..