New Owner from Colorado
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New Owner from Colorado
I've been looking for a project and just bought a 1976 GL1000. Not sure how many miles on it because the speedometer has been replaced with a used blue faced meter. The owner was deceased so not much info on it but it was last registered in 1985. This is going to take awhile.
I've been researching and this forum will be invaluable so thanks for all your help.
Peter
I've been researching and this forum will be invaluable so thanks for all your help.
Peter
Peter
1978 GL1000
1973 Honda CL175 Scrambler
2018 BMW 1200GSA
1978 GL1000
1973 Honda CL175 Scrambler
2018 BMW 1200GSA
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
welcome Peter..lots of great people and info here.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
from one Colorado moto nut to another, welcome
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Shoptalk is very helpful, also Randakk's website on bringing back an old bike.
Put timing belts at the top of your list.
Gord
Shoptalk is very helpful, also Randakk's website on bringing back an old bike.
Put timing belts at the top of your list.
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Welcome Pete, after a few posts, take some pics and show them to us.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Welcome from Wisconsin! As mentioned above, take plenty of pics. We LOVE pics!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Thanks for the "Welcomes". I've been studying the bike and learning more about it. I picked up a copy of the Honda service manual which has already been a big help. The bike is complete but there is some frame damage which I knew about going in but the price was only $300 so I felt like if I could always recoup my investment if necessary. I've started looking for a titled frame so I'll see how that goes.
Peter
1978 GL1000
1973 Honda CL175 Scrambler
2018 BMW 1200GSA
1978 GL1000
1973 Honda CL175 Scrambler
2018 BMW 1200GSA
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
The frame is bent in the tail section, under the seat. The gas tank is also damaged. I'm also working on increasing my post count so I can get full access to the site.
Peter
1978 GL1000
1973 Honda CL175 Scrambler
2018 BMW 1200GSA
1978 GL1000
1973 Honda CL175 Scrambler
2018 BMW 1200GSA
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Hi Pete, 300 bucks buy in is nice and low I agree. Your tank probably needs to come out anyway to
clean If it's sound. Hope the frame is OK. Keep going.
clean If it's sound. Hope the frame is OK. Keep going.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Welcome from Lakewood. Need any help drop a call.
Ben
"...Sing your death song and die like a hero going home." Chief Tecumseh
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot
"Besides who needs a tach.. I let her rev untill she quits pulling, then I upshift." Fish
1978 gl1000 (my first gl)
1978 gl1000 (Father's Day present to my dad)
"...Sing your death song and die like a hero going home." Chief Tecumseh
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot
"Besides who needs a tach.. I let her rev untill she quits pulling, then I upshift." Fish
1978 gl1000 (my first gl)
1978 gl1000 (Father's Day present to my dad)
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Welcome from Littleton.
I have lots of parts if in need.
Paul
I have lots of parts if in need.
Paul
84 GL1200 STD
75 GL1000 #202
75 GL1000 (AKA, GL1-242)(AKA, Flipper)
76 LTD
76/77 CB750F
Bultaco's = 121, 152, 167, 188
75 GL1000 #202
75 GL1000 (AKA, GL1-242)(AKA, Flipper)
76 LTD
76/77 CB750F
Bultaco's = 121, 152, 167, 188
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Re: New Owner from Colorado
Welcome from the UK, All the help and advice can be found here. Ask any question and someone will be along with the answer.
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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