Pauly

Nice upgrade, @mello dude. I wont have this bike long enough to worry about the belts and pulleys again, but I appreciate the offer. This bike is a stop gap that will likely last a year or two for us before we're back onto a 2018+ model.

Shakedown ride. Runs great. Super comfortable. Could stop a little quicker, but it's 1000 lbs and older than most on the road. I was able to get my emergency braking to the point of making the front bark, bark, bark... until it stopped. That's all the brakes the Dunlops can handle in the dry without a pillion. Will be a learning curve coming from the new Wing and the BMW. Adjusted throttle cable slack after the test ride and found out I could raise the windshield even higher than I thought. All quirks remedied. Still, a super nice bike and am happy with the overall ride. I even ordered a retrofit kit to turn the cornering lights into LED driving lights. Should be here in a couple days.

Timing belt service and engine coolant flush happened today. Gonna put some miles on the Moldwing tomorrow and hopefully not spend this Easter in the intensive care ward. Amanda has declined my offer for a Muskie picnic. Something about not wanting to "tempt fate"...

Hmmm... the Oldwing does have a trailer hitch installed.

Been there. Pretty neat whole in the ground. Almost a mile in diameter and 570' deep. There was no girl, my Lord, in a flat-bed Ford.. regrettably.

I will track that Oldwing out of pure ignorance and spite.

Looks that way, doesn't it?

Put the Oldwing on the lift where it belongs. Next up: timing belts, oil/filter, coolant flush. Amanda's new helmet is also on the way..

Not today, but a few weeks ago I installed Firestone air springs onto the Ford.

Rode the Oldwing to drop off my city taxes. Runs well, considering it's three decades old. Windscreen was in the worst place it could be... right at eyeball level. I only had the option to lift it, so I did. Never rode a bike looking through the glass before. Should be a fun experience. Timing belts and oil/filter should be here in a few days. Spark plugs/air cleaner were replaced at 20k miles, so those are not being replaced this season. Carbs were rebuilt and sync'd as well. With the exception of the timing belts, which I just don't trust based on age, this bike is maintained above/beyond my own expectations. Now.. where do I find Ohlins for a bike this old?

They're busy making more money elsewhere.

Fine gentleman, your old man. Please tell him we made it home without incident and we really like the bike. This will do quite well for the two of us. I'm excited to get it on the road. Thanks, Jen.

This is happening...

Six gallon fuel tank will do that.

"Hitherto optional rear speakers and CB radio became standard on the GL1500SE '93; boosting both its weight—813 pounds" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Gold_Wing#GL1500_SE

Yes. Pavers will eventually break up and look like shit. You're walking/riding a 900lb bike across them.

https://calicoproducts.com/basic-not-boring-concrete-walkways/ Just some ideas..

Concrete path. It's only money.

Buttoned up the 12k service. Just have to scan it and reset the service reminder. Lift is now ready for the Oldwing to be inspected and serviced. Pick that up on Tuesday.

Happiness comes from within... a Honda dealership.

Harleys are awesome bikes if you've never ridden anything else.

You're welcome.

I'm calling her "Wagon Queen". 😎