I gotta show a pic of my Wing, sorry. 600 bucks, can't believe it

 

Thats one nice clean 1000f!!!
Great find! Looks like the rear fender has even been left alone.
Congrats!

 

Thanks silverf1, needs a good wash & polish though, still riding it - Can't stop!

 

Looks like a heck of a deal. I wouldn't be in too much of a rush to take that thing apart either!

Had no idea that they got rid of the fuel pump for the MKII. Apparently they still managed to squeeze a couple more ponies out, even with slightly smaller carbs and the exact same engine. Interesting...

 

That's one thing I'm going to start working on is interchangeability and model year differences - There quite a bit on the forum to work with already, which is good.

 

No such thing as a stupid question Gronk.

The R/R is the voltage regulator/rectifier, you'll find it on the left hand rear side, behind the rear light fairing. A good idea to take a look at the plug to check it's not overheating.

Lots of owners have had to replace them, but having said that, I had an original Honda unit on my bike for 10 years and there was no trouble with it. Maybe I was just lucky

The bike looks pretty good, in the same colours as my old bike, though the front fender should be all red, if you want it to be factory colours.

 

Thanks Hawk I found it, and I can't see anything wrong from the top but I'll check 'er out. I did notice a melted little gem (pictured) in the hidey box behind the battery though. A 30 amp fuse holder - I'm sure it was replaced but I'm going to look where that was too in case it wasn't.

 

Ahh yes, I forgot about the starter relay, it likes to melt itself!

Good that you caught it before it left you stranded.

I always think it's a good idea with a, new to you, old bike, to get the plastics off and go over it with a fine tooth comb, checking all the wiring and every nut and bolt you can see.

While I'm at it , I'll spray every nut and bolt I can find with some penetrating fluid, so if it needs to come apart later on, it wont be rusted solid, hopefully

Cheers Gronk

 

It does need more looking at for sure. I keep telling myself "Ride it just one more day, the weather can't hold up much longer", but it has been fabulous outside even though it's late October! And the next five days are going to be awesome.

I've put a thousand miles on her so far and have done nothing but lube the chain twice. I feel guilty but when I get it apart that's the end until spring. The carbs definitely need cleaning and the valves/cct need to be dealt with, figure out a small coolant drip, etc.

And it's so dirty - I should at least wash it tomorrow!

 

I agree, ride it while you can, there's plenty of cold dark months ahead to do any work she needs _____