New Member, New 82 Goldwing Owner

[TossingLead]

Hi from DFW TX.
I picked up an 82 Naked Interstate that I am going to put back on the road. It looks like the last time it saw road time was some time in 2009.
This is the first Goldwing for me.

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz. Nice Naked!

 

[backlander]

Howdy TossingLead and welcome to CGW. Clean looking naked.

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

Just a heads up, your bike was more than likely an Interstate model that has been converted to Standard (naked). You can check the VIN number on the steering yoke to see if there is a letter I after 82. Just be sure all of your wiring is working correctly.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics!

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! Nice lookin' ride - she'll be on the road in no time!

 

[rock42]

welcome from central texas

 

[AApple]

Welcome to the CGW Forums, TossingLead!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

What part o D/FW you be in?

 

[usmctop]

welcome from MO.

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif.

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from N.Western,Pa. :hi:

 

[squirrel]

welcome from across the pond nice wing

 

[cooltech]

Welcome from Oregon nice ride

 

[Omega Man]

Welcome to the forums!

~O~

 

[slabghost]

Welcome to the fun from the buckle of the rustbelt. Looks like a very worthy project indeed.

 

[TossingLead]

Thanks All, Gleaning a lot from the forum can't wait to get it on the road.

 

[mwbill37841]

welcome from tenn.

 

[AlaskaWing]

Welcome from Alaska!

 

[TossingLead]

Found out why they stopped riding the GL the right head gasket is blown. Not sure if I can save the cylinders from the pitting, it is going to need rings, Heads look good. Need to reevaluate what I am going to do with the bike.

 

[zman]

If you can do a compression test, wide open throttle and good cranking battery and see what you get.
If your uneasy about it spray PB blaster in the plug holes and let it sit a day then crank it.
I have seen tough looking cylinders show some respectable compression.
Then after you know you can tear into the head gasket. Would be a whole lot easier then splitting the cases.
Welcome to the forum.