First year Goldwing for sale

[vanavyman]

Saw this 1975 Goldwing for sale on one of the sites I follow.  Really nice looking GL1000 in Orange.  Guy says it is 90% restored.  I do not know the guy or anything else about the bike.
Dan



http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?636706-First-Year-GoldWing

Here is the write up in the ad:

Seeing if there is any interest in my 1975 GoldWing.
Bike is about 90% finished with all the hard stuff done. I have a long list of items that have been replaced or repaired.
Have many--many extra parts, including a full set of panels and all stock parts. Seat, blinkers, original tail light etc.
Also have a parts bike that has many useable parts left.
Paint is late Challenger orange with some gold fleck, looks really good in the sun.
Asking 2800.00 ??
I have done several different old bikes in the past, and they take a lot of time and money to complete.
I think I have lost interest in completing this one.
If you have any questions about the work and parts that were done please give me a call. There is to much to list here.
Thanks, Mike

[slabghost]

Although it seems he's done some nice work. A cafe build is NOT a restoration.

[CajunRider]

Not a "restoration" as was mentioned... but it is a very nicely done rebuild (especially if you're into cafe's). 

Seems to be a good price also.  (If everything runs and works correctly.)

If I was in the market, I'd have to go take a look. 

[vanavyman]

We have a guy in our area that is retired and runs a Santa business.  He rebuilt one of these and connected a side car to it and calls it his backup sleigh.  Looks awesome in red.  Takes it in Christmas parades and other events.  Really nice bike.  I'm not a mechanical guy or I'd be interested in this one.  I really like it in Orange.  Would not help me with my wife who is pushing me to reduce my number of bikes not increase them.

[desertrefugee]

I'm kinda partial to the old 4-cylinder 'wings.  I have had three.  Traded an unwanted Colt for my current '78.  It needed some help.  Although I got it from the 2nd owner, the kid was "bobbing" it and was in over his head.  Luckily, I got it before he did any real damage - with all the original bits.  I sold off the pristine bits and did a quicky <gulp> cafe job on it.  (Hey, big girls need love, too).

That old '75 looks good to my eye.  The GL1000's are a blast to ride when sorted out.  

Mine is:

[specialdose]

       Dang that's a fine looking Wing......

[MarkT]

I rode one in '75.  IIRC they were yellow with a black stripe for the first edition.