I'm new here, but I'd like to become a regular, because I want to buy myself a Goldwing. I'm looking for something inexpensive that I can clean up and fix up.
I found a 1984 Aspencade, which lists in KBB for $3150, but the owner wants $12oo, which seems pretty cheap and frankly, scares me a little. It has 67,000 miles on it. I had my brother-in-law take a look at it (it's 3 hrs away from me and he's closer) and he rode it and got some good pics. It shows the normal wear and tear of a 26 year old bike, which doesn't bother me.
The thing I don't like is that he says the ignition went bad and he couldn't find a replacement, so he bought a generic ignition switch for it and put it in. Since then, the radio doesn't work and the blinkers don't work either - they all blink together. I'm hoping the electrical system isn't messed up beyond what I can troubleshoot and fix. Also, the seat is damaged and would have to be replaced. It started and ran well and went through 4 of the 5 gears well (he's in town.) It also has a small dent in the gas tank and needs a back tire and he said the clutch seemed "loose", whatever that means.
My basic question is, should I stay away, or should I jump on this because it's too good to pass up? I don't know enough about Goldwings to know if this could be trouble, or if it's nothing to worry about. I really appreciate any input or advice and help your knowledge could provide. I hope to be riding a Goldwing soon! Thanks!!
I found a 1984 Aspencade, which lists in KBB for $3150, but the owner wants $12oo, which seems pretty cheap and frankly, scares me a little. It has 67,000 miles on it. I had my brother-in-law take a look at it (it's 3 hrs away from me and he's closer) and he rode it and got some good pics. It shows the normal wear and tear of a 26 year old bike, which doesn't bother me.
The thing I don't like is that he says the ignition went bad and he couldn't find a replacement, so he bought a generic ignition switch for it and put it in. Since then, the radio doesn't work and the blinkers don't work either - they all blink together. I'm hoping the electrical system isn't messed up beyond what I can troubleshoot and fix. Also, the seat is damaged and would have to be replaced. It started and ran well and went through 4 of the 5 gears well (he's in town.) It also has a small dent in the gas tank and needs a back tire and he said the clutch seemed "loose", whatever that means.
My basic question is, should I stay away, or should I jump on this because it's too good to pass up? I don't know enough about Goldwings to know if this could be trouble, or if it's nothing to worry about. I really appreciate any input or advice and help your knowledge could provide. I hope to be riding a Goldwing soon! Thanks!!