I‘m trying to find something about this motorcycle. Ad says it‘s a 1986 Honda GL-550. I can‘t find anything about this one anywhere. Just wondering if anyone could tell me what it might possibly be, because I‘m starting to think they may have posting it wrong in the ad. Thanks
Yeah pretty much the tire was wasted ages ago. That metal is the steel belts that give the tire strength. Driving the car till you see those belts mean they are severely worn. Tires need replacement when the wear indicators within the tread are reached.
It doesn't exist. There is a Honda CX500 and there is a Honda GL 650 but they were not made in 1986. In that year there was a GL 1200 (Goldwing).
based on the CX500 bike fashions with a great layout that as quickly as working suitable places out a good quantity of skill. The GL500 replaced into purely made in 80 one, 80 two and 80 3- the GL650 observed and had distinctive paint however the comparable plastic. while working suitable are fantastically quiet in the motor. look out for clatter from the cylinders- the camchain tensioner might desire to fail with out appropriate maintenance. additionally seek for leaks on the front of the engine of the two oil or coolant. The shaft stress should not be leaking, and if the rear wheel has ANY oil on it, turn and walk away. an wonderful mount for some fantastically cool cafe conversions.
Ian nailed it. Honda made the GL500 Silverwing on the CX500 platform, adding fairings to make a smaller touring model like the Goldwing. The final year of production it was a 650, and I beleive its own engine but I could be mistaken. It's an OK starter bike if the price is right, a little heavier than comparable bikes because of the touring add-ons. If its not in great shape I would stay away - you've got a few extra bells and whistles so thats more things to go wrong, and the fairings add a good bit of extra work if you've got to fix something. Also: My opinion is if a seller can't get the model or specs right, the bike wasn't important to them and/or they didn't own it long and/or they aren't real smart. It adds to the risk that the bike wasn't taken care of real well and needs work.
Yeah pretty much the tire was wasted ages ago. That metal is the steel belts that give the tire strength. Driving the car till you see those belts mean they are severely worn. Tires need replacement when the wear indicators within the tread are reached.
It doesn't exist. There is a Honda CX500 and there is a Honda GL 650 but they were not made in 1986. In that year there was a GL 1200 (Goldwing).
based on the CX500 bike fashions with a great layout that as quickly as working suitable places out a good quantity of skill. The GL500 replaced into purely made in 80 one, 80 two and 80 3- the GL650 observed and had distinctive paint however the comparable plastic. while working suitable are fantastically quiet in the motor. look out for clatter from the cylinders- the camchain tensioner might desire to fail with out appropriate maintenance. additionally seek for leaks on the front of the engine of the two oil or coolant. The shaft stress should not be leaking, and if the rear wheel has ANY oil on it, turn and walk away. an wonderful mount for some fantastically cool cafe conversions.
Ian nailed it. Honda made the GL500 Silverwing on the CX500 platform, adding fairings to make a smaller touring model like the Goldwing. The final year of production it was a 650, and I beleive its own engine but I could be mistaken. It's an OK starter bike if the price is right, a little heavier than comparable bikes because of the touring add-ons. If its not in great shape I would stay away - you've got a few extra bells and whistles so thats more things to go wrong, and the fairings add a good bit of extra work if you've got to fix something. Also: My opinion is if a seller can't get the model or specs right, the bike wasn't important to them and/or they didn't own it long and/or they aren't real smart. It adds to the risk that the bike wasn't taken care of real well and needs work.
