Where do I find a Goldwing engine?

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?

Look on ebay. I just checked and can't beleive how many of them are on there!

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$.

oooooo purdy.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/1443199487.html

914Driver wrote: oooooo purdy. http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/1443199487.html

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.

seems like that engine is a reverse rotation if I recall...

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?

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.

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*.

I think the packaging and the availability of a reversing function are what make a Goldwing donor attactive to me.

all wings are 5 spd. 1800's are the only factory FI models

I check http://www.nakedgoldwings.com for my gl1100.

I'm confused, intrigued, aroused, suspicious all at once.

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*

IIRC the goldwing reverse is electric, not mechanical... or am I off base?

PM SENT

Goldwing reverse is electric. Starter motor.

mistanfo wrote: Goldwing reverse is electric. Starter motor.

It's more effective and reliable than some solutions.

Let me know if my contact works out for you.

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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.