Highlights
- Only 42 miles from new
- Unregistered and highly preserved since 1990
- Original UK dealer supplied with complete documentation
- Fully recommissioned with new timing belts, fluids, and tyres
- Original components preserved and included with the sale
The Appeal
It was as bold as it was Gold-themed. The fourth generation of Honda’s Gold Wing took the fight firmly to Harley-Davidson, primarily in the form of its ultra-smooth flat-six 1.5L engine. Designed around the principles of smoothness, quietness and power, this was a bike designed to make getting from A to B more comfortable, much easier and considerably more relaxing.
Not that this bike can tell stories of epic trans continental travels. As such it is a very rare gem for collectors. It has covered just 42 miles since the day the first keeper collected it from Motorcycle City in Farnborough and it remains unregistered.
In the subsequent 35 years it has been carefully stored and its light blue metallic paintwork, grey leather and extensive array of fittings present much as the day they left that Hampshire showroom.
Since the vendor acquired the bike he has undertaken a full check over and recommissioning. Work has included replacing the timing belts, fluids, filters and tyres. It is indicative of his approach that he has retained all the original parts.
The bike comes with documentation that would enable it to be road registered. Whether you choose that route or to add this to your display collection, it is a remarkable find for enthusiasts.
The vendor says:
The bike was purchased by a gentleman from the Southampton area in 1990 instead of paying some tax. It seems you could do that then. He purchased the bike from motorcycle City in Farnborough. The owner of Motorcycle City was a friend so the buyer rode the bike home on trade plates hence the 42 miles.
“From what I have been told the bike was then stored correctly hence the condition.
“Since I have owned the bike i have done as much research as possible from numerous sources as to the value etc.
“HOC GB who did the dating certificate put the value around 16k and following a conversation with Dave Partridge from Awningway Goldwings in Telford put the value at around 15k.
“Obviously this is a guess but the bike is one of a kind. Where would you ever find another one.”
History and Paperwork
- Originally purchased in 1990 from Motorcycle City in Farnborough
- Ridden just 42 miles on trade plates from the dealership before being stored
- Supplied with original invoice, NOVA documentation, and Honda Dating certificate
- Unregistered status allows the opportunity for first owner registration
- Valued by the Honda Owners Club GB at approximately £16,000
- Additional valuation from Awningway Goldwings in Telford at approximately £15,000
- Seller is willing to assist with MOT and first registration if required
Recent work by the seller:
- Replacement timing belts
- New oil & filter
- Brake fluid refreshed
- New air filter
- Spark plugs changed
- New Tyres
The Condition
- Light blue metallic paintwork with grey leather two-seat layout
- Presents in ‘time-capsule’ condition for a 35-year-old motorcycle
- Bodywork appears to have been preserved in its original state
- There are some very minor points to note such as both rear corners
- Seats, trim and instrumentation are close to as-new condition in photos
- Original seat, controls and switchgear appear unused
- New tyres fitted during recommissioning
- Original tyres preserved and included with the sale
- Specification includes large rear boot box and integrated audio system
The Mechanics
- 1,520cc flat-six engine
- 5-speed transmission with reverse gear and shaft drive
- Fully recommissioned with new timing belts
- Fresh oil, filter and plug change completed
- Brake fluids and air filter replaced
- Original mechanical components preserved and included with the sale
- We have no reports of running or riding issues
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