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This is a nice example...
« on: October 13, 2021, 08:12:54 AM »
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2021, 09:14:35 AM »
Back in the day, I had a 1978 GL1000 example, aka "The Root Beer Float!"

It was a fun bike...low and FAST...when wound up, it would run the quarter-mile in 12 seconds. :rolleyes: :shocked: :thumb: :boozing: Bought for $2,200 and sold 2 years later for $2,500. 

I suspect it would bring a LOT more money on BaT today...(*SIGH*)






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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2021, 09:35:52 AM »
My neighbor has a gorgeous 2nd year Root Beer Float.  :thumb:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2021, 02:03:29 AM »
That was a great looking Goldwing JJ.  The wheels make it pop.
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Re: This is a nice example...
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2021, 08:39:19 AM »
That was a great looking Goldwing JJ.  The wheels make it pop.

Those were the classic "COMSTARS", yes?  :wink:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2021, 09:49:43 AM »
The Honda Comstar wheels used in 1978 were subject to a recall.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=97813.0



That was a great looking Goldwing JJ.  The wheels make it pop.
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2021, 10:00:23 AM »
The Honda Comstar wheels used in 1978 were subject to a recall.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=97813.0

Never knew this...(??), and never had a problem with mine...Maybe I put several thousand miles on that bike...
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2021, 10:14:55 AM »
JJ,
 I had an 81 Goldwing with black Comstars.  Put about 140,000 miles. No wheel problems

Never knew this...(??), and never had a problem with mine...Maybe I put several thousand miles on that bike...
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2021, 10:20:29 AM »
The first year GL1000 was 1975, and the most desirable year from a collector standpoint, and it had "spokes"...and I always liked spokes compared to mags or COMSTARS....(just sayin') :wink: :thumb: :cool:




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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2021, 02:05:32 PM »
Funny how these were considered big bikes but compared to today's bike it's on the smallish side.  :tongue:  I'd like to get one stock but BAT is crazy on the prices.   :grin:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2021, 08:26:41 AM »
Funny how these were considered big bikes but compared to today's bike it's on the smallish side.  :tongue:  I'd like to get one stock but BAT is crazy on the prices.   :grin:

With NO RESERVE and two (2) left...this will skyrocket...



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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2021, 09:07:02 AM »
Skyrocket as in....over $10,000?

With NO RESERVE and two (2) left...this will skyrocket...




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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2021, 12:13:01 PM »
Skyrocket as in....over $10,000?

Well...it's almost at $6K now...and with no RESERVE...so YES, my prediction is $10K (+ / -) a few hundred... :thumb: :wink: :smiley:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2021, 08:10:06 AM »
At $6,300 now...one (1) day to GO...and *** NO RESERVE!! ***   :wink: :thumb: :cool:

Will it hit $10,000?!? :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :boozing: :cool: :bow: :thumb:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2021, 08:38:03 AM »
Last I looked, some commenters were dissing it’s service history, timing belt, water pump etc... might be trying to discourage bids.

At $6,300 now...one (1) day to GO...and *** NO RESERVE!! ***   :wink: :thumb: :cool:

Will it hit $10,000?!? :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :boozing: :cool: :bow: :thumb:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2021, 09:06:35 AM »
Last I looked, some commenters were dissing it’s service history, timing belt, water pump etc... might be trying to discourage bids.

Well, yes, all those things need to be addressed to make it reliable and sorted...but overall, it is still is a nice example to start with... :wink: :thumb: :boozing:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2021, 05:03:11 PM »
Sold for $9600 plus 5% buyer premium. You hit the bullseye JJ, a tad over $10,000.
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« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2021, 05:25:07 PM »
Sold for $9600 plus 5% buyer premium. You hit the bullseye JJ, a tad over $10,000.

Yes!! $10,080, with $480 Buyers Premium... :thumb: :bow: :wink: :cool: :smiley: 

Imagine, 5 years ago, I sold my "Excellent. condition...complet ed sorted...turn key...needed nothing....1978 GL1000 for only $2500?!? Who knew?!? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked: :huh: :huh:







I have noticed that nice examples of vintage / classic motorcycles are going for BIG BUCKS on BaT these days.... :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh:

A group of us will go to the MECUM auction in Vegas in late Jan. 2022...so we will also see what has changed since -...and how INSANE prices will be then!! :wink: :thumb: :boozing: :cool:
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2021, 06:35:47 PM »
Yeah, I also recall seeing the first gen Goldwings selling for next to nothing. A friend offered me a 1975  or 76 yellow Goldwing for $600 or $700. This was around 1985 or so. At the time, I had no room for another bike.
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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2021, 05:43:20 PM »

Yes!! $10,080, with $480 Buyers Premium... :thumb: :bow: :wink: :cool: :smiley: 

Imagine, 5 years ago, I sold my "Excellent. condition...complet ed sorted...turn key...needed nothing....1978 GL1000 for only $2500?!? Who knew?!? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked: :huh: :huh:


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Re: This is a nice example...
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2021, 08:55:54 PM »
@JJ

I thought you l might like to see this '79 that I Just brought home ta-day... I dig it. Runs although poorly, needs carb work, duh...!  The engine sounds great.  Mostly there, left side cover is missing.

Help me, Please...!  Seems to never end, I'm Ok with it.  :grin:

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Lovely bike Rob!  Just clean / rebuild the carbs and you are probably good to to! 

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