Hey all, I'm pretty new to Goldwings. Several years ago (10?) I was an active (founding) member on BARF (bay area riders forum), I live in Vallejo, CA. Anyways I always wanted one, until one day it fell in my lap. About three years ago I went with a buddy to buy a '76 GL1000, it was clean enough and ran so he pulled the trigger and bought it. He started doing research on how to keep them up and tore it down for new belts. We were buds in college, I guess he got another bike so the 'Oldwing collected dust in the back of the garage. Well once we finished, he took a job shipping and brought the bike to me at no charge (what are friends for?).
I have had bikes of all makes and vintages. Currently I have a '69 CL350 Scrambler and a '82 CB450T. I don't have any plans for the 'Oldwing other than riding it and regular maintenance. When I got the bike it ran very well; loud, rich, and hot. It appears an enthusiast owned it prior, as it doesn't appear to be 100% stock. I will make post in the tech section with my findings and fixes.
Thanks for having me,
Jason
Here it is, a '76. My buddies bald head for scale. This is the only pic I have, we were readying it for transport. He was liquidating everything he owned after finishing school.
Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
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BustedKnuckles
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Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
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1976 GL1000
1969 CL350 Scrambler
1982 CB450T
1967 Chevy El Camino 396
1978 Dodge Class C Georgie Boy Cruise Master
1969 CL350 Scrambler
1982 CB450T
1967 Chevy El Camino 396
1978 Dodge Class C Georgie Boy Cruise Master
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Oldewing
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Re: Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
Welcome to our "little Wingdom", looks like your off to a fine start. Lots of stuff in Shoptalk, click on icon below for more.
Yell if you need anything. Like the name of the bike too
Yell if you need anything. Like the name of the bike too
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
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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BustedKnuckles
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Re: Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
oops, I said ran very well. I meant to say Finicky and temperamental.
I've been keeping a journal as I go through the charging, ignition, and maintenance. Will share it soon.
I've been keeping a journal as I go through the charging, ignition, and maintenance. Will share it soon.
1976 GL1000
1969 CL350 Scrambler
1982 CB450T
1967 Chevy El Camino 396
1978 Dodge Class C Georgie Boy Cruise Master
1969 CL350 Scrambler
1982 CB450T
1967 Chevy El Camino 396
1978 Dodge Class C Georgie Boy Cruise Master
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Track T 2411
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Re: Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
Welcome from Wisconsin! Looks like a good deal at half the price, lol! Patience and persistence will pay off in the end, I'm sure, but these old girls can be a bugger to figure out.
Good wrenchin'
Good wrenchin'
"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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rcmatt007
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Re: Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
welcome to NGW.... I recall driving through Va-yah-jo
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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" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). 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" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: Introduction, NGW owner for about a year
Welcome aboard Matey! My Aunt lived there for many years.
I found the end of the internet
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1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
---- Bradshaw Bikes custom polishing for your wing. Visit us on facebook!
1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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