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Old Sparky
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New Ohio member

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Hi all, just a quick introduction. I remember the first new Gold Wing that I ever laid eyes on- what a beauty. The fella that bought it was a good friend of my family and was also responsible for my lifelong motorcycle journey through life. He also was a partner in the local HD dealership, so it was a bit of a shock that he had bought the first one in the area. I was racing dirt bikes and dirt was my preference at the time and for many years after. Not many street bikes for me (only a RD350) until 2006 when I bought a new ST1300 and piled on 50k miles in 2 years. That bike started a new addition and even less space in the garage. I am still actively riding dual sports and some off-road although all of my old riding buddies have retired.
Now for the newest chapter, still loved the looks of the 1st gen wing and had a fella from work ask me if I would be interested in getting a 1976 running for his father as he couldn't ride anymore and wanted to sell. Guess I don't need to tell you how that worked out :-D Anyway I want to put this bike to visual stock and will have a lot of questions that I am hoping for guidance from folks that have already traveled this road. This bike is basically stock - windshield and grips and such being the exception. Paint and chrome is very nice but I would like some guidance on things like proper finishes on things like forks and engines etc.
Anyway, I am excited to be here and will be anxious to ride her this summer crossy.gif Thanks Howard
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CYBORG
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welcome. we have number of members In Ohio
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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robin1731
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Welcome aboard from Indiana. Start a thread in the projects section. You will need 5 posts to be able to add pictures. And we like pics.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
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Post by Rat »

Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

We're gonna need an 'Ohio Chapter' ....

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
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Oldewing
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Welcome to our little Wingdom...


Lots of help here, shoptalk is your friend.


Where in Ohio are you?


just a pinch northeast of C-bus here
82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing October 23 BOTM
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......

Team 898
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And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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Little further north from you - Bucyrus. Bike is still in my transit van, needed some weight for the snowy drive to work.
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Track T 2411
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
"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.
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Welcome from the UK, you have found the promised land.

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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.
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Moto nut
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Welcome from Colorado
Proud winner of ngwclub 2017 bike of the year......76 GL1000
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Post by Gowing »

Hi Howard, welcome to NGW,
A 1976, is it yellow? Take pictures as you get all the systems refreshed. Nice to bring another one back!
Dave

1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
Old Sparky
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Re: New Ohio member

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I liked the yellow one but this one is the red. Paint is original and I think it will clean up decent.
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