Goldwing with a knock

[voodoo]

Hi all....Hunting for a big lump of a tourer atm and I have found a very clean but old (1983) Goldwing I like the look of...Only trouble is it has a slight knocking noise from around the Clutch area on tick over...the noise goes away as soon as you pick up the revs but I am very dubious about buying it as know very little about Goldwing engines...anyone got an idea of what the knocking noise could be 7 costs involved in sorting it out ?....Voodoo....

[terry t]

Hi voodoo. its the primary chain a common on gls. mine does it.it sounds worse when cold but goes away when your riding.it might need a good tune carbs balanced timing set up ect.nice looking bike though

[voodoo]

Thanks for that Terry....Is it something that I would need to get sorted before touring on it or is it just an annoying noise ? lol.... Also what sort of price would I be looking at if I had to replace the chain?....Voodoo.....

[terry t]

Don't know what the cost would be.how fat is your wallet. but to replace it you will have to take the engine out completely strip engine of all ancillaries heads clutch housing etc.then split the lump in half trying not to brake the rings.that's just to see the chain  .if it was mine i would live with it .

[voodoo]

Haha yep I see what you mean...I could live with it too lol...Got 3 or 4 I am looking at atm so fingers crossed i can find a good one....Voodoo...

[toad]

goldwing primary knocking, chattering, is nought to worry about! its normal even from new! a decent carb tune up will lessen the noise. And replacement of the chain and guide is a very simple job, engine out. Rear cover and generator rotor removed no need to split the motor any further than that. down side of a wing is fuel economy on standard carbs 35-40 mpg if your lucky.

[terry t]

Hi sorry about that voodoo. i thought the primary chain was in the main engine chamber not such a big job after all

[terry t]

Have a look at this then.but be quick it finishes at 6pm today

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-YAMAHA-1200-VENTURE-ROYALE-LOOKS-LIKE-GOLDWING-/250778952324?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a63972284

[voodoo]

Thanks for that info,oh that venture is ok but not a huge fan of them as i had one as a trike not that long ago and had loads of problems with it....Voodoo...