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Many of you know that about a week ago I attempted a SS2000 Gold ride, but rolled to a stop when the after-market alternator on my Goldwing failed west of Houston. I called my friend Yoda, who retrieved me and took me home.
My 2006 Wing was only a tank of gas short of 320,000 miles when it left me stranded. In all these 13 years and many miles it has only left me stranded twice with alternator failures, once with a failed final drive, and once with a broken throttle cable. I think that this track record is impeccable, and the engine was still running strong. It was tempting to fix the alternator again and continue riding the high-mileage 2006 for it has been so good to me.
However, I like to ride long distance, and I’m usually alone, so I decided to treat myself to a new motorcycle. I considered the new DCT Wings but I can't afford to run with the big dogs. Besides, I love the old style 1832's!. I now own a low mileage (44,000 miles) Level 4 Airbag model 2012 Goldwing. Many of you know Len Ellis from the San Antonio area. Len finally decided to sell his bike for health reasons, and I happened to be in the right place at the right time. I am truly sorry that Len can no longer ride, but I am honored that he allowed me to buy his bike.
This motorcycle is custom-tailored for me! It has everything I would have wanted, and then some! It is a Level 4, so has all the Honda options including ABS and Airbag, and also has the Honda CB radio. Len added Traxxion suspension, Centramatic wheel balancers, a Rivco trailer hitch wired for a Tailwind plug, ****-O-Pegs, and a Windbender electric windshield. It also has the Honda OEM spoiler with EC lights, and Transformer passenger boards. Len likes a little bling, so added a whole slew of LED multi-color circus lights that create a light show that will make Ssncob envious. There are many, many more farkles that I am still finding. Suffice to say, the bike is loaded!
I will swap out the shorter Windbender shield and farkel shelf from my old Wing to the new one, along with everything associated with my auxiliary gas tank.
A bonus for buying Len’s bike is the lifetime service contract. Well, almost, anyway. I told Len that his bike was used to his meticulous maintenance and I wanted to keep that custom going. Len agreed to supervise my maintenance efforts on this Goldwing any time I need a little hand-holding. Those who know Len know that he is a highly sought-after source of advice and service, and it will be great having him keep a watchful eye on my wrenching.
My 2006 Wing was only a tank of gas short of 320,000 miles when it left me stranded. In all these 13 years and many miles it has only left me stranded twice with alternator failures, once with a failed final drive, and once with a broken throttle cable. I think that this track record is impeccable, and the engine was still running strong. It was tempting to fix the alternator again and continue riding the high-mileage 2006 for it has been so good to me.
However, I like to ride long distance, and I’m usually alone, so I decided to treat myself to a new motorcycle. I considered the new DCT Wings but I can't afford to run with the big dogs. Besides, I love the old style 1832's!. I now own a low mileage (44,000 miles) Level 4 Airbag model 2012 Goldwing. Many of you know Len Ellis from the San Antonio area. Len finally decided to sell his bike for health reasons, and I happened to be in the right place at the right time. I am truly sorry that Len can no longer ride, but I am honored that he allowed me to buy his bike.
This motorcycle is custom-tailored for me! It has everything I would have wanted, and then some! It is a Level 4, so has all the Honda options including ABS and Airbag, and also has the Honda CB radio. Len added Traxxion suspension, Centramatic wheel balancers, a Rivco trailer hitch wired for a Tailwind plug, ****-O-Pegs, and a Windbender electric windshield. It also has the Honda OEM spoiler with EC lights, and Transformer passenger boards. Len likes a little bling, so added a whole slew of LED multi-color circus lights that create a light show that will make Ssncob envious. There are many, many more farkles that I am still finding. Suffice to say, the bike is loaded!
I will swap out the shorter Windbender shield and farkel shelf from my old Wing to the new one, along with everything associated with my auxiliary gas tank.
A bonus for buying Len’s bike is the lifetime service contract. Well, almost, anyway. I told Len that his bike was used to his meticulous maintenance and I wanted to keep that custom going. Len agreed to supervise my maintenance efforts on this Goldwing any time I need a little hand-holding. Those who know Len know that he is a highly sought-after source of advice and service, and it will be great having him keep a watchful eye on my wrenching.
