I'm looking for a complete Goldwing engine and tranny for a Locost and I don't have a clue where to begin looking.
I tried the dealers and they don't know where to send me either.
Anyone?
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Nov. 1, 2009 12:00 a.m. carguy123 Dork
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Nov. 1, 2009 12:39 a.m. airwerks New Reader
Look on ebay. I just checked and can't beleive how many of them are on there!
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Nov. 1, 2009 1:02 a.m. benzbaron Reader
You might be able to find a complete bike for cheap then strip it for what you need and sell of the rest. I've seen some ratty ones listed for around 1000$.
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Nov. 1, 2009 7:37 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
oooooo purdy.
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Nov. 1, 2009 7:53 a.m. carguy123 Dork
914Driver wrote:
oooooo purdy.
OK, that one is literally up the street from me so tell me why I wouldn't want to use a 1984 model in a Locost.
Carbs are one thing, but I'd learn to live with them.
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Nov. 1, 2009 8:31 a.m. Grtechguy UltraDork
seems like that engine is a reverse rotation if I recall...
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Nov. 1, 2009 8:36 a.m. carguy123 Dork
It's different than later models?
All I'm concerned about is what way the driveshaft rotates. That old a model does have shaft drive doesn't it?
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Nov. 1, 2009 9:03 a.m. mistanfo Dork
All production Goldwings were shaft drive from the factory. The only reason to avoid the earlier engines were due to lower displacement, and therefore, lower power.
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Nov. 1, 2009 4:31 p.m. xci_ed6 Reader
The carbs are a bitch, I would recommend converting to a single 4-bbl carb. On the bikes there is concern with icing, but in a car you could run a intake heating pipe off the exhaust for cold weather.
I don't think I'd use a GL engine anyway. They are heavy (engine from my 1100 was ~300lbs), underpowered, and I know the 1100's only had 5 gears, IDK about the 1200. A sport bike engine can easily be run as a shaft drive by replacing the output sprocket with a yoke, and turning the engine 90*.
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Nov. 1, 2009 9:27 p.m. Tom Heath Marketing / Club Coordinator
I think the packaging and the availability of a reversing function are what make a Goldwing donor attactive to me.
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Nov. 1, 2009 9:46 p.m. neon4891 UltraDork
all wings are 5 spd. 1800's are the only factory FI models
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Nov. 2, 2009 12:54 a.m. xci_ed6 Reader
I check http://www.nakedgoldwings.com for my gl1100.
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Nov. 2, 2009 5:52 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
I'm confused, intrigued, aroused, suspicious all at once.
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Nov. 2, 2009 7:21 a.m. HappyAndy Reader
why not a V-Max engine? Make the fake scoops funtional and have them sticking out the top of your locost
and make sure that it has a stiff frame. No need for reverse, just do a burn out to turn it 180*
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Nov. 2, 2009 8:56 a.m. andrave HalfDork
IIRC the goldwing reverse is electric, not mechanical... or am I off base?
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Nov. 2, 2009 9:59 a.m. 44Dwarf HalfDork
PM SENT
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Nov. 2, 2009 8:25 p.m. mistanfo Dork
Goldwing reverse is electric. Starter motor.
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Nov. 3, 2009 8:43 a.m. Tom Heath Marketing / Club Coordinator
mistanfo wrote:
Goldwing reverse is electric. Starter motor.
It's more effective and reliable than some solutions.
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Nov. 4, 2009 8:36 a.m. 44Dwarf HalfDork
Let me know if my contact works out for you.
44
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Nov. 4, 2009 11:11 a.m. pinchvalve UltraDork
Q: Where can I find a Goldwing Engine?
A: Sit on a Goldwing. Look between your legs. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!
OK seriously, the engine in my Honda CX500 was often used as a car engine (odd British Trikes) because of its small package, shaft drive, and insane power levels. (kidding) A Goldwing motor would be an interesting motor for a similar project.
