1998 Goldwing with Roadsmith kit looking to purchase

[Pastor Ron]

I am looking at a 1998 Goldwing w/ Roadsmith conversion. for $8999.00 It has 65,000 mi. body and tires in good shape, however, the chrome is worn (it looks) as though it has been outside. I do not know at this time any particulars about the maint. or, how it runs. I know to ask about the carbs. Can you please help me in other questions that should be asked before purchase? And, is this a good price for such an old wing? Thank you all in advance of your comments.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

I am looking at a 1998 Goldwing w/ Road King conversion. for $8999.00 It has 65,000 mi. body and tires in good shape, however, the chrome is worn (it looks) as though it has been outside. I do not know at this time any particulars about the maint. or, how it runs. I know to ask about the carbs. Can you please help me in other questions that should be asked before purchase? And, is this a good price for such an old wing? Thank you all in advance of your comments.

Do you mean Roadsmith Conversion ??

If so, it is a good conversion.

If it has been a Coastal bike, salt play bad on metal, chrome and aluminum.

If it has been sitting for a while, it could develop a hesitation due to the Great Gas we are forced to swallow at the pumps. Sea Foam works wonders.

 

[Pastor Ron]

All I know so far, it has a South Carolina flag on one of the antanas, I do not know yet, if it was parked near the beach. And yes, I meant to say Roadsmith conversion; what about the price if everything checks out?

 

[Lee H. Mann]

All I know so far, it has a South Carolina flag on one of the antanas, I do not know yet, if it was parked near the beach. And yes, I meant to say Roadsmith conversion; what about the price if everything checks out?

Ron, look at com parables. A late model GL1500 with 50K as a trike, they are priced between $9-15K depending on appointments and the desperation of the owner to sell it.

Roadsmith had 2 or 3 different models for the GL1500 over the past 25 or so years.

The earlier, less desire-able model, Ultimate was a very large and indestructible conversion.

http://veh-markets.com/motorcycles/honda/109753-1997-ultimate-honda-goldwing-trike-amp-trailer-.html

https://www.stormlakehonda.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-1994-Honda-Motorcycle-Scooter-GL1500A-Gold-Wing-w-Roadsmith-Trike-conversion-Storm-Lake-Honda-3251435

https://www.smartcycleguide.com/L48892560

It is time for a road trip if you are in the market.

Pictures are great, but there is nothing like the real thing.

 

[Pastor Ron]

Turns out it is a Champion Trike kit. I am going to look at it today

 

[trike lady]

I might be in the minority on this, but I liked the older body style it was different. :clapping:

I wish I had the $$$ I'd like to have either one offered.

 

[Pastor Ron]

I did not purchase ....too many unknowns about former maint., and, we could not come to the original deal I had with owner on my trade in amount. I will keep looking. It is in The LORDs hands....where it should be. IMO

 

[howardg]

Trike

Ron, I have a 2003 1800 with a Lehman kit F/S that I haven't listed, and you won't find a beter ride.

 

[Pastor Ron]

Ron, I have a 2003 1800 with a Lehman kit F/S that I haven't listed, and you won't find a beter ride.

After talking it over with my wife, we have decided to wait until car is paid off and buy a new ( 2022 by that time), Goldwing with a Roadsmith kit, automatic.

 

[trike lady]

By that time the new Goldwing will have all the bugs worked out of it.

 

[Pastor Ron]

I believe that to be correct