Howdy. I'm Charlie and I've been lurking here for a bit because I haven't had my own wing. My uncle finally sold me his GL1100 so I figured I should make an intro post.
This thing is decked out with so much extra stuff that he was real proud of, but is not my style. I feel a little guilty, but I'm going to strip it down and put the extra stuff in storage. I've been looking at all the cool bikes on the forum and feel pretty inspired.
The bike has been sitting, but he went through it a bit before he sold it to me. I know for sure that it still needs the timing belts replaced. It's got 43,000 miles and has always been garage kept. I'm the third owner and pretty excited.
Hello from Indiana
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cdwillis
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Hello from Indiana
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1983 GL1100 Interstate bratty bobber project
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wog
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome aboard.
Great that you're going to save another one!
Looks like he was a BIG fan of JC Whitney back in the day, like me
Great that you're going to save another one!
Looks like he was a BIG fan of JC Whitney back in the day, like me
'75 GL1000 blue/green - naked - "Christine" http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=46408
'78 GL1000 yellow - modified naked - "wild child" http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=51534
'78 GL1000 black - becoming the "adventure bike" http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=56788
'84 GL1200 Standard - wineberry #1 http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=55155
and a few others (stopped counting after a dozen)
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
'78 GL1000 yellow - modified naked - "wild child" http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=51534
'78 GL1000 black - becoming the "adventure bike" http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=56788
'84 GL1200 Standard - wineberry #1 http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=55155
and a few others (stopped counting after a dozen)
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
It does have some stuff on there ....
Gord
It does have some stuff on there ....
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘84 GL1200 Interstate ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6)
‘76 project .... R2B3 ....
'82 GL1100 Interstate 'R2B5' SOLD ....
Team 898, Team LTD 993 ....
My Original 'RAT' was an '82 CB900/1100F
‘84 GL1200 Interstate ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6)
‘76 project .... R2B3 ....
'82 GL1100 Interstate 'R2B5' SOLD ....
Team 898, Team LTD 993 ....
My Original 'RAT' was an '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome from Wisconsin. That's a very nice looking '83 (minus some 'farkles', lol!). 43,000 miles is a good start, and there's many more to be had! If you haven't found it already, there's a 'new2you' thread in ShopTalk that will give you some good direction on getting to know your new ride. There's a link to it in my signature.
Enjoy the ride!
Enjoy the ride!
"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.
"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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Sugs
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome to the site!
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'90 Honda CB-1
'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
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robin1731
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome aboard from near Ft. Wayne.
1975 GL1000 parts bike (parts for sale)
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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mensor
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Your joy will outweigh your guilt when the deed is done. (I inherited mine with a fair share of extras and felt the same...for a bit)
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“I may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least I’m enjoying the ride”
'78 GL1000 “Ramblin’ Rose”
'78 GL1000 “Ramblin’ Rose”
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Welcome to the forum!
Yeah, I think it has ALL the stuff. Very clean platform, though.
RAT wrote:Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
It does have some stuff on there ....
Gord
Yeah, I think it has ALL the stuff. Very clean platform, though.
'97 Valkyrie, '79 CBX-Z, '78 GL1000, '83 Voyager Lite Project, '78 750F BIG Project, '74 750K HUGE Project
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Re: Hello from Indiana
welcome. she is shiny..
1982 1100 std.
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
2002 Shadow American Classic
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
2002 Shadow American Classic
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
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Re: Hello from Indiana
mensor wrote:Your joy will outweigh your guilt when the deed is done. (I inherited mine with a fair share of extras and felt the same...for a bit)
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Nice bike! The black and gold paint scheme is my favorite that I've seen.
1983 GL1100 Interstate bratty bobber project
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Lots of sparkle. Welcome.
A wise man has many counselors, NGW is one of mine
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1942 T23 Pershing Tank, Gasoline engine/electric drive. (@ Ft. Benning)
1977 GL1000
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS
"Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please."
Mark Twain I believe in the Scientific Method...you screw up and then learn from it.
Yes you have a right to do most anything you want, but the consequences are all your own.
It costs nothing to be nice or respectful.
Kenny 77Gowing
1942 T23 Pershing Tank, Gasoline engine/electric drive. (@ Ft. Benning)
1977 GL1000
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS
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mensor
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Re: Hello from Indiana
cdwillis wrote:
Nice bike! The black and gold paint scheme is my favorite that I've seen.
Thanks! That 1100 is super clean looking. It’ll be a gem when you shed some of that weight.
“I may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least I’m enjoying the ride”
'78 GL1000 “Ramblin’ Rose”
'78 GL1000 “Ramblin’ Rose”
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Gowing
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Re: Hello from Indiana
Your bikes a beauty!
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1976 GL 1000
1980 XS650
2003 ST 1300
1971 CT90
1972 F7 KAW 175
1984 elite 80
Chiwawa (Ellie)
Chiwawai #2 (Dot)
1975 GL 1000
1976 GL 1000
1980 XS650
2003 ST 1300
1971 CT90
1972 F7 KAW 175
1984 elite 80
Chiwawa (Ellie)
Chiwawai #2 (Dot)
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Re: Hello from Indiana
welcome to NGW..... one persons "stuff" is another persons treasure
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" not ready for prime time,
79 project, finished,
'86 1200 (Beth's) with motorvation sidecar, July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" not ready for prime time,
79 project, finished,
'86 1200 (Beth's) with motorvation sidecar, July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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cdwillis
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Re: Hello from Indiana
rcmatt007 wrote:welcome to NGW..... one persons "stuff" is another persons treasure
I had another four letter word I almost used, but I know some people value these things and didn't want to disparage it.
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