My 1983 Honda Gold Wing Standard (no Interstate nor Aspencade) was purchased new, it has always been with me and in 1992 I attached to it a new EML Tour T sidecar installed by Bob Odell, who owned, at that time, BMW Motorrad of St. Louis and was the official the EML dealer for the US.
As a USCA (United Sidecar Association) member, I rode my “rig” (Gold Wing and EML sidecar) to rallies all over this country and Canada with NO problems whatsoever until 2015 when my health problems (I am now 81 years old) forced me to leave my “rig” in the garage and ride it only occasionally for short distances in town. Both the bike and sidecar are in very good conditions still with no problems and NO rust. Also the bike’s original mufflers seems to hold well but they have never been separated from the bike, so I cannot tell...how long they may continue to …work. Because of the 15” automotive wheel, the odometer was disconnected at the same time (or almost) of sidecar installation. I think the rig has no more than 65,000 to a maximum of 70,000 miles on it. The engine pull strong and the bike can ride at an average of 70 miles/hour all day long for about 115/120 miles between gas refill (unless you install an auxiliary gas tank). Sidecar has its original luggage rack and beautiful convertible top. When the convertible top is not used, a tunneau cover keeps the inside of the sidecar protected from the rain. The sidecar interior and cargo area are fully carpeted.
I have saved a large amount of spare parts, both new and others bought at eBay auctions thinking that I (what a fool) would be able to ride my rig….FOREVER. I have new spare tires for both the bike and sidecar. The rig is dirty as I have not had the chance to thoroughly wash it.
This rig is located in the garage of a friend of mine in Minneapolis, MN and that is where you are supposed to come, see it and if you like it, pick it up, or ride it back home. Price requested is $7900.
Beautiful time machine with lots of stories to tell and more to be made. Sorry, Pierro, that you will no longer be the one writing it's new ones.
Illegitemi non carborundum est!
As the unofficial, and self appointed Goldwing Aficionado....I can give two thumbs up 👍 👍 for a 1983 Goldwing 1100. Best year of the 1100 Goldwing, and better than any year of the 1200 Goldwing.
What Piero forgot to mention, is that hefty Leading Link front end on his Sidecar rig.
Two more thumbs up, just for that Leading Link front end 👍👍
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Someone is going to get an amazing rig. Wow! 🤩
Hold my keyboard and watch this! 🙃
In 2018, I was fortunate to meet Piero and purchase his 1989 VMAX rig, which I still own and use regularly. That rig runs strong and also came with a substantial collection of spare parts, which are all still in the closet. I found Piero to be very forthcoming and would not hesitate to do business with him again, except that I also own a 1985 GL1200/EML Tour T, which also runs strong at 76k miles. Piero, sorry to see you move away from sidecars, and best of luck with your sale - I agree with sheath, someone is going to get an amazing rig!
Ooh, boy, that's nice! If I was new to sidecars and wanted to buy my first rig? Wow, what a first rig!
My GL1200/EML rig was my first rig and it is still my favorite. Has been very reliable and a positive learning experience.
My GL1200/EML rig was my first rig and it is still my favorite. Has been very reliable and a positive learning experience.
My very first sidecar rig was also a 1200 Wing. Found a locally sourced '86 Wing w/California Friendship lll, and Unit Leading Link, and bought it all for $ 2,500.00. It needed some work, had 105,000 miles on it, but I was able to drive it home the moment I bought it....all of 2.5 miles to my house. After all repairs, improvements, upgrades, etc....I was totally into this rig, including original price, and all repairs, at $ 4,250.00....then I sold it for $ 4,500.00 to a guy in Central Calif, and he drove it all the way down from Olympia, WA. to Modesto, Calif.
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@2004ret ,
It is very nice to hear from you again, and that you are still enjoying the 1989 V-Max with Motek sidecar you bought from me. Has the bike given you any problem? I hope not, as its engine is very strong and if treated properly it....should last a longggggggg time. Take care -Piero
@piero-bassi - Thanks for you note Piero - Re the VMAX Rig, I have performed the regular maintenance you taught me, I renewed the tires, and replaced the fuel pump, absolutely nothing out of the ordinary for an older, owner maintainable, motorcycle. I recall that I also renewed the fluid in the Koni shocks, as preventative maintenace. Yes the engine is quite strong and has proven very reliable, and fun to ride. The carbs have stayed in tune as well. I intend to continue owning and using the Rig for many years! I continue to admire all the work effort you put into building the Rig, which I have greatly appreciated. Take care yourself! Jim
Jim, I had a problem with the fuel pump as well, but....I decided to open it and lubricate the rubber part that...had gotten stuck. I never had any further problem with the fuel pump. If you still have the pump that you replaced try to open it and perform the same procedure I did a long time ago. Who knows, you may end up with a spare fuels pump.
Ciao, Piero
@piero-bassi I had a GL1100-EML rig with the Tour-T sidecar. That rig was a hoot to drive. I see you have the preferred comstar wheels. Sorry you have to give it up.
