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dstrat1
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78 Wing

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Well guys thanks for all the advice this 78 started as a dresser, found it in downtown houston, carbs by Mike Nixon, been going thru the systems one by one, finally got it running this week...Ive had a lot of bikes but cant believe i never tried one of these before..I can see why you guys like them....
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5speed
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sweet looking wing..
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)
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Very nice! I like the seat! Blue looks good on the '78's... Enjoy the ride!
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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!
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Re: 78 Wing

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shocks and a little wrinkle black paint
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Shorter handlebars and you're all set. Nice two-tone blue paint... and I like the wrinkle paint on the valve covers.
( Other bikes: 76 CB200T | 68 CL350 | 69 CB350 | 76 CB360T | 78 CB400T | 81 CM400 | 79 CB750F | 81 CB650C | 73, 74, 76 CB750K | 83 V45 Magna | 84 V65 Magna )
'78 GL1000 :: EMGO Superbike handlebars, Corbin touring seat, National Cycle F-16 windscreen, EMGO "Roadhawk" wide-mouth 24" megaphones.
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I think you are right about the bars...
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Put a dress on her, had to go naked again
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