On the heels of yesterday's post - looking for honest opinions on value.
Bought this year for $1700 - put roughly 1000 miles on it so far.
1984 Honda GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade - 45k Miles - Turnkey Vintage Tourer
Description:
Selling a turnkey, incredibly reliable 1984 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade (GL1200A) with only 45,000 original miles. If you know these bikes, you know they are legendary cross-country cruisers, but finding one that has been mechanically sorted and isn't a "project" is rare.
Reason for Selling:
I absolutely love this bike on the open highway and around my small town, but my daily riding has shifted heavily toward commuting into NYC. As incredible as this "couch-on-wheels" is for long trips, it is simply too large and heavy for the stop-and-go city traffic I now find myself in daily. Looking for a DCT rebel now.
It's in perfect running condition and is ready to ride cross-country today. I have meticulously addressed the common pain points of this generation so the next owner won't have to.
Extensive Recent Maintenance (Less than 500 miles ago):
• Timing Belts Replaced: Fresh belts installed (crucial for these interference engines).
• Carburetors Synced: Professionally balanced; pulls smoothly across the rev range and idles perfectly.
• Full Fluid Flush: Fresh engine oil, coolant, differential shaft oil, and brake/clutch fluid.
• Electrical System Overhaul: Brand new regulator/rectifier and upgraded fuse box installed under the false tank (completely eliminating the notorious factory charging system weak points).
Previous owner replaced roughly 1500 miles ago:
Fork seals
Starter
Starter solenoid
Brakes
Tires
Modifications & Additions:
• Custom Exhaust Upgrade: The original factory downturn pipes were neatly trimmed at the ends and fitted with high-quality 4.5-inch clamp-on exhaust extensions. This looks great and successfully directs all exhaust fumes out past the bags and away from the rider/passenger cockpit.
Condition & Electronics:
• 100% Functioning Electronics: Every single piece of 1980s retro tech works flawlessly. The digital LCD dashboard is crisp, the onboard air-suspension compressor functions perfectly, and the factory radio system works great.
• Includes all original accessories: Factory toolkit, original owner’s manual, and the hard-to-find original protective carpet mats inside the trunk.
Cosmetic Notes:
The bike looks great but shows minor, honest cosmetic wear expected from a 40+ year-old machine. The previous owner had a low-speed tip-over at a stoplight on the left side. This resulted in a small, minor bend in the left handlebar and a scratch on the left mirror housing. It does not affect the steering geometry, tracking, or riding safety at all, but I want to be completely transparent.