Big 76' Love from Oakland, CA.

[Taylorious]

Hello!

Got myself a 76' GL1000 with 42K on it, running great.

I've background in working on 650cc and smaller singles... mostly dirt-bikes. Looking to go pretty custom with this one... not 'bobber', not 'chopped', and not 'cafe', but definitely unique, maybe ADV.

I want to keep all the parts that are OEM able to be thrown back on. BUT, some P.O. already did the paint in a root-beer brown, and thusly has mucked with 100% OEM.

And, haha, Belt 'fabled' to be done.

Big things planned for the beast currently coming;

KTM990 Superduke Leo-Vinces
Dynatek S Electronic Ignition
Euro-Style or Dirt-Style bars
Crash/Engine Guard bars with 37w LEDs
LED head/tail/lo-pro turns
OEM Chrome 'deletes' and fender replacements
Some 7" fairing with a windshield... (leaning towards a modded older Suzuki GS)
...various other freakiness.


Much love. Let me know what you think.
I'll get a build thread with photos going here in a little.

[Track T 2411]

Welcome from Wisconsin! Sounds like you've got a plan! Definitely start a build thread, 'cause we love pics!

[Taylorious]

'cause we love pics!

Haha!
...I'm an active member of the KLR650 and Yotatech forums too. I know ALLLLLLLL about that life.

I got you!

[Angeltrumpettech]

Welcome from East Los, Cali. I love to read around and throw in 2 cents whenever i can. Looking foward to seeing your build.

[Rat]

Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Lots of good stuff here.

Gord

[Sugs]

Welcome to the site!

[Taylorious]

Welcome to the site!

Thanks again boys.

This'll be real fun. Glad to finally have a "NEARLY" vintage bike... haha

[Gowing]

Late welcome to ngw.
Lots of priceless information here.
My dad lived a block from lake Merril. Spent some time in Oakland. Lots to do and see.