matt73ander Posted September 24, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2007 My 83 standard has been skipping in 2nd, hasn't been i big problem kinda planned on fixing it this winter. Last night though me and wife went for a ride and i lost first gear. skipping 2nd is easy but skipping 1st and 2nd riding double is tough! I'm guessing it really won't be that much more to fix it all than just 2nd but i thought I'd see what people here thought about about it. I'd really rather have a royale with adjustable air ride for switching between riding double and solo. Other than the tranny though the bike runs great plastic has a lot of broken tabs but doesn't seem to be anything to bad. Biggest thing is i don't really want to quit riding yet this year and if i can get the parts to fix it i'm guessing i could do that faster than parting it and buying a "new" one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixit3546 Posted September 24, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2007 Fix it, the first gear problem is probably from the second gear affecting the shift forks and or the shift pins in the shift drum. If it is not too bad it probably would be worth while. Relatively simple if you have mechanical inclinations or friends who do. And if it is totaled, it would be largely disassembled at that point so i could get a better deal on it,,,,,,,,I mean it would be parted and ready to sell. I think you can do it, plenty of help here, there are some examples of the work on here. and i'll bet there are folks close to you that could keep you company while your doing it. It would also be a good time to get some plastex and fix some of those broken tabs. I know one of your neighbours has experience with that.(Blackowl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 24, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 24, 2007 Matt, As mentioned it's all somewhat in your mechanical abilities. If your handy and mechanically inclined then maybe you can try to fix it. But, you could jump into it and really wrap up lots of hours trying to fix all the "little things" that could be hiding. Not trying to be preachy but if you dont have a great tool selection and aren't used to how things sometimes can be a buggar to get apart...I would look elsewhere for help or another bike. There are deals to be found and it seems to me that if your wife loves to ride also, then perhaps a 1300 Royale might be the trick. Then you wont have to worry about 2nd gear and there is lots more room in the saddlebags and trunk. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but some food for thought just the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted September 24, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 24, 2007 I would scrap it the vultures around here will pay enough for those parts to buy a nice second gen. In reality it really is what you feel like doing and what kind of ability you have to do it. good luck with what ever you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt73ander Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted September 24, 2007 I'm pretty handy with tools and have pretty much everything i need to work on most things, biggest problem with working on the bike is it takes time away from restoring my 71 chev pickup sitting in the garage next to it. i don't however know very much about bikes in particular but have begun to take it apart now. i figure it's more valuable in pieces than in one piece if i get rid of it and it'll give me a better idea of how much $$ is gonna be involed to repair it right. my biggest dissapointment is there's still riding to be done this year and that's looking doubtful right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 24, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2007 Matt, There are 2 1300's in the classifieds, perhaps this could be an option for you. If your going to part it out and eventually sell whats left on ebay wait until the spring as it will bring better money. I know that you will get a lot of our members that would be interested in parts. They are pretty fair with what they will pay. Good luck in whatever choice you make BTW...Black Owl might still have his 1300, I believe he was going to sell it...might shoot him a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwood Posted September 25, 2007 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2007 The bike won't be worth any less than it is now, no matter what you do. It's no good the way it is. If you have a place to work, why wouldn't you fix it? the worst part is removing and replacing the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted September 25, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2007 matt. one way of looking at it, that no one else has suggested. when you compare your scoot, to your '73 chevy p/u., is ANYBODY building more of them????? i don't know of anyone who is. so - - - -restore them both! just take your time, and do it! i hate to see a GREAT machine, parted out, just because "REDNECK" is afraid of their speed! just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted September 25, 2007 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2007 matt. one way of looking at it, that no one else has suggested. when you compare your scoot, to your '73 chevy p/u., is ANYBODY building more of them????? i don't know of anyone who is. so - - - -restore them both! just take your time, and do it! i hate to see a GREAT machine, parted out, just because "REDNECK" is afraid of their speed! just jtThere is a reason nobody makes those antiques anymore nobody will buy them And I aint skeered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt73ander Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted September 25, 2007 Well so far i've got all the plastic off and its kinda rough. i don't think theres a piece on it that doesn't need some work but only one i don't think i can repair. other than that i've got the carbs off, they need a little cleaning and i think if i put it back together i'll probably replace most of the vacum and fuel lines. gonna have to see what looks like when i get the motor out and pull the tranny apart. still can't see myself going to a harley wanna be though, if i gotta make a payment i may as well go ahead and get the real one so i can really blend in with the crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted September 25, 2007 Share #11 Posted September 25, 2007 Well so far i've got all the plastic off and its kinda rough. i don't think theres a piece on it that doesn't need some work but only one i don't think i can repair. other than that i've got the carbs off, they need a little cleaning and i think if i put it back together i'll probably replace most of the vacum and fuel lines. gonna have to see what looks like when i get the motor out and pull the tranny apart. still can't see myself going to a harley wanna be though, if i gotta make a payment i may as well go ahead and get the real one so i can really blend in with the crowdI would not recommend going to a harley wanna be I would recommend scraping that goldwing wanna be and pay cash for an RSV.:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt73ander Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted September 25, 2007 Well theres always that little thing that i just hate getting passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted September 25, 2007 Share #13 Posted September 25, 2007 Or you could come to Michigan and buy both my perfect running 83 with 30K original mile on it and my 84 Blonde Royale parts bike for $2400... Then you would have lots of parts for many years of great cross country riding in the future........ 'Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted September 25, 2007 Share #14 Posted September 25, 2007 Well theres always that little thing that i just hate getting passedSounds like an other good reason to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted September 25, 2007 Share #15 Posted September 25, 2007 Well so far i've got all the plastic off and its kinda rough. i don't think theres a piece on it that doesn't need some work but only one i don't think i can repair. other than that i've got the carbs off, they need a little cleaning and i think if i put it back together i'll probably replace most of the vacum and fuel lines. gonna have to see what looks like when i get the motor out and pull the tranny apart. Amazing what all that Plastic will hide. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwood Posted October 1, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 1, 2007 I would not recommend going to a harley wanna be I would recommend scraping that goldwing wanna be and pay cash for an RSV.:rotf: an RSV IS a harley wanna -be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 1, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 1, 2007 I just bought a New (to me) 1st Gen a couple hrs ago. Now for some preformance tricks I know.... Then I'll be hunting 2nd Gens AGAIN.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted October 1, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 1, 2007 I just bought a New (to me) 1st Gen a couple hrs ago. Now for some preformance tricks I know.... Then I'll be hunting 2nd Gens AGAIN..No need to go hunting second gens just call and we will come tow you home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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