05-19-2013, 11:56 PM | #1 |
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Times they are a changing...
Hey guys, been a busy couple of weeks here. Sadly, I've sold the Konker (again!). I just wasn't using it and thought it would be better off somewhere where someone had the time to ride it. The new owner absolutely loved it and was very happy with it, it did still look like new with next to no miles on her.
Was searching for a Wing for a while and leaning towards a 1500 or high miles 1800, but I have to spend some money on the house (new roof for house and garage, eavestrough and sidewalk repairs... Yikes!). So, my Wing budget dropped significantly. Still wanting to try out the big tourer's I started looking at the old 1100's and 1200's. Spotted a nice looking 86 Aspencade for what I thought was a reasonable price so I scooped it. Needs some TLC but it's been very well taken care of otherwise. Here's a pic of my new (old) love . |
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05-19-2013, 11:59 PM | #2 |
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EXCELLENT BIKE!
The early Aspencades are an awesome value and still have a lot of love and life left in them. It is also a quater-million-mile machine easy, with a little love;-) The fact it weighs like a zillion pounds less than a GL1800 and is so simple to service are additional plusses. So, have you started to plan the next re-purchace of the Konker;-) LOL!
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05-20-2013, 12:08 AM | #3 | |
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No repurchase plans on the Konker this time around, awesome bike and all but I just never get time to use it. New owner is about 6 hours away, so a long day for him to pick it up! Lol, just glad it went to someone who will finally put some miles on it . |
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05-20-2013, 12:44 AM | #4 |
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I'm sorry to see the Konker go...again. However, I love your new-to-you Aspencade!
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05-20-2013, 01:26 AM | #5 |
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Thank's Spud, I'm loving the Aspy so far! Lol, I'm sorry to see the Konker go again as well, it was a great bike!
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05-20-2013, 01:07 PM | #6 |
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I hope the new Konker owner joins us here.
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05-20-2013, 01:40 PM | #7 |
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X2! Please refer the new owner to China Riders, Stew.
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05-20-2013, 01:46 PM | #8 |
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I'm glad to hear that you bought another bike when you sold the Konker, Stew. When I began reading this thread, I thought perhaps you might be getting out of riding altogether.
Do you plan to make a West coast trip with your son on your beautiful new Aspencade?
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05-20-2013, 03:28 PM | #9 | |
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Have to check the old girl over and see how reliable she is first. I do have AMA Plus though in case it breaks down on the road somewhere! Lol! One of the previous owners was a retired pastor, so I hope that gives me good luck with it . |
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05-20-2013, 03:40 PM | #10 |
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Its a Gold Wing. It will get you home.
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05-20-2013, 06:14 PM | #11 |
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Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don’t Wave Back:
10. Wasn’t sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture. 9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip. 8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm. 7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him. 6. The espresso machine just finished. 5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved. 4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer. 3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen. 2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system. 1. Couldn’t find the “auto wave back” button on dashboard.
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05-20-2013, 07:20 PM | #12 |
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Lol! Those are funny! True too, I met a few Harley's on the way home with it and only one of the bunch waved! Two cute girl's on a scooter in Leduc did wave though, so that made up for it . One feature that I'm really really liking is the self cancelling turn signals, love 'em!
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05-20-2013, 10:25 PM | #13 |
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I think that I would like to try a goldwing at some point. Looks like a nice bike.
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05-20-2013, 10:49 PM | #14 |
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You can get some really good deals on the older ones. I'm really liking it so far
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05-21-2013, 12:05 AM | #15 | |
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