New to Me 1981 Goldwing
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New to Me 1981 Goldwing
I just bought a 1981 GL1100 with only 50,000km on it and it runs amazing. My plans are to strip it down to a naked bike. I am unsure how I feel about the really high bars on it though, I am very use to a drag bar style on my cruisers I have had previously. Any suggestions for those who have changed them. The paint needs work as from a distance it looks okay, up close not so much. I will be removing the front fairing and all the bags.
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Re: New to Me 1981 Goldwing
Welcome to the Wingdom. It looks like you have a better starting point than most of us have had. Have fun with it, don't be too shy to ask questions. There is lots of experience in this Forum.
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Re: New to Me 1981 Goldwing
Welcome to the site from the UK. Nice looking bike.
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.
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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Re: New to Me 1981 Goldwing
Nice place to start. Motor looks real clean. Change the belts.
Ride'n or Shoot'n
80 GW...ain't got the heart to make he naked yet
88 Honda Hurricane 1000 (over 100K miles) sold :(
80 GW...ain't got the heart to make he naked yet
88 Honda Hurricane 1000 (over 100K miles) sold :(
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Re: New to Me 1981 Goldwing
Welcome to the club. She is pretty. Lot of guys swap out the bars. Sure one will be along to help you with that. Make sure so start a build thread and post lots of pics.
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Re: New to Me 1981 Goldwing
Welcome from Wisconsin. Enjoy the ride!
"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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