1982 Honda Gold Wing

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This is a low mileage 1982 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade in very good condition. The Aspencade model was based on the Goldwing Interstate, though with two-tone paint/seat, larger rear seat backrest with pockets, and an on-board air compressor. 1982 was the first year that Honda produced the Aspencade model. I have owned this motorcycle for almost ten years. Over the course of ownership I have performed many of the usual old Honda GL maintenance items, including: Carburetor set professionally rebuilt by Goldwing guru Pistol Pete in Tennessee. Fuel tank removed and treated with rust killer and thoroughly cleaned, with new OEM fuel sender unit gasket upon re-installation. New OEM fuel pump, OEM fuel lines. New OEM manifold O-rings. New front/rear brake caliper rebuilds using OEM seals and caliper pistons. New front brake fluid reservoir/cap/seal, master cylinder piston. New OEM timing belts. New NGK spark plugs. Front fork seals replaced with OEM seals. New OEM timing belt cover gaskets, valve cover gaskets, valve cover bolt seals. In addition, I have performed regular scheduled maintenance items as appropriate, including replacing fuel/air filters at scheduled intervals, flushing/changing all fluids etc. I use Honda brand silicate-free coolant and Honda 10W-40 engine oil. The bike still has the original water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, and ignition coils/wires. All fittings that were removed for maintenance have been re-attached to factory torque specs as specified in the Honda factory service manual. There have been no major modifications or alterations to this motorcycle – my goal in purchasing and owning it was to have an ’82 Aspencade that was as close to original stock condition as possible. With the exception of the items I replaced to get it in safe running condition, this is as original as it can be. I replaced some small fasteners, bolts, washers, etc with the OEM equivalents if they were showing signs of corrosion. In some cases I had to source NOS/OEM fairing fasteners from out of state, as these are getting harder to find after so many years. The bike runs well, starts immediately even after long winters, and idles smoothly. I run Stabil in my fuel on all my bikes year round, and store them for winter appropriately. It is always parked indoors, and covered in the garage in winter. The sealed maintenance-free battery is about a year old and is hooked up to a trickle charger when the bike is parked. I ride this motorcycle routinely each year, though it is one of four that I currently own. I have never ridden it in the rain, and I sometimes don’t even ride it on really sunny days, since the clear coat is so nice on it. Late last Fall I took it on a multi-day trip over several hundred miles without issue. Otherwise I ride it locally when the weather is nice and at highway speeds for extended periods. The tape deck still works and plays cassette tapes. The radio turns on but will not search to find stations. The bike is set up for an intercom between rider and passenger, but I have never used it and have no idea if this works or not. Some negatives: I use the on board air compressor to put air in the shocks each time I ride the bike, which likely means there is a slow leak in the system somewhere. I weigh 150 pounds and the air ride suspension has never been an issue for me, though if you weigh more than this or carry a passenger, you will definitely bottom out the rear suspension if you ride over significant bumps in the road. The original rear shocks still have no visible oil leaks or tears on the rubber seals – I have not replaced the shocks (as is a common practice with these old GLs) because I wanted to preserve the original appearance and because at 150 pounds, I can ride the bike comfortably without bottoming out. However, you should be aware of this! This is a common problem with these bikes with the on-board compressors. The compressor system works like it should by pumping air into the front and rear suspension – it just will not hold pressure overnight while the bike is parked. Most people replace the rear shocks with Progressives - I just top off the pressure for a few seconds before each ride. Twice in the last two years, the rear brake pedal has stuck while I have ridden the bike. It always releases eventually, but I have never rebuilt the rear master cylinder, nor have I greased the pivot point of the brake pedal (also a common issue on this type). Since this has happened only twice I have not done anything about it. I cannot reproduce this problem while riding the bike, so I have left it alone. I do routinely replace the brake fluid to keep fresh fluid in the system. The in-fairing radio turns on but won’t tune stations, as mentioned previously. There are two small hair line cracks on the ride side of the fairing. These were present when I bought the bike. I included a picture of this in the description – if you look closely you will see what I am talking about (below the Honda logo). To prevent these from spreading, I took the fairing off and placed a strip of fiberglass weave with epoxy on the inside of the fairing as a reinforcement. This is the same material used to repair boat hulls. In order to see the weave, one would have to remove the right fairing pocket cover, then the fairing pocket housing, then the stereo amplifier in order to see the fiberglass. It is completely out of site otherwise, but you should be aware that it is there. In almost ten years of ownership, these cracks have not increased in size at all. Sometimes the right turn signal dash light will not illuminate when the turn signal is on. Again I cannot reliably reproduce this. The actual turn signal lights on the bike still work at all times. This was the first year Honda put self-canceling turn signals on the GL, and since that system works and the bulb only stops intermittently, I haven’t replaced the bulb since it usually works as normal. At speed on a windy day, sometimes the mirrors need to be re-adjusted as they tend to creep inward, affording you a lovely view of your shoulders. This is a typical issue with these fairing mounted mirrors. I’m selling the bike because it is one of four in my garage, and one of three old Goldwings I own. I’m thinning out the herd. This is a very good example of a low mileage ’82 GL 1100. I have described it as best as I can because I want you to know exactly what you may be bidding on. It is not perfect – it is however, a well-preserved low mileage 36 year old bike with some minor scratches and issues that has been ridden conservatively and been well taken care of. Included are two main keys and the extra key for removing the radio/cassette consoles. Clear title. I also made multiple tracings of the VIN from the frame when I had the fairing off years ago, in case your state requires you to produce a VIN tracing for registration – it is a real challenge to get this without taking the fairing off! Please feel free to contact me with questions or for additional pictures. Local pickup in north central PA – or put your plate on it and ride it home!