I've now joined the ranks of GL1200 owners. Got the title a few days ago. 1984 Interstate, burgundy I believe is the color. Some scuffs here and there, but runs good. Seems to need a carb balance, but it runs well enough to get me by until it isn't 120º outside. This is the first bike I've ever owned. I used to ride dirt bikes with friends when younger, but this is my first street bike. I'm 6'5" and built like a defensive tackle, so the bike fits me well.
I'm very seriously considering undressing this bike and doing something resembling a Standard. Maybe use an '83 tank cover. If anyone can point to a thread someone else has done, that would be appreciated.
Obligatory pictures. Coincidentally the C30 in the background is also an '84.
New guy from Phoenix
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New guy from Phoenix
'84 GL1200 Interstate
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Re: New guy from Phoenix
Welcome to the club. I have an 81 I brought down to naked. Your 84 is bit bigger of a job, but it can be done. If you do dig into it, make sure you start a "build" thread.
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Re: New guy from Phoenix
Welcome from Wisconsin! Getting that girl naked will be a treat. One big issue (besides the tank) will be the gauges, especially the tach, as it is electronic. Going with aftermarket gauges will make it easier by far. 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!
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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Re: New guy from Phoenix
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
At least the Interstate is easier to strip than the Aspencade ....
Gord
At least the Interstate is easier to strip than the Aspencade ....
Gord
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘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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Re: New guy from Phoenix
Welcome from another valley dweller. Nice 'Wing. Almost a shame to strip that one down - it's so nice. If it was me, I'd either keep the dresser and get another, more deserving candidate for stripping - or see if you could sell at a profit and find another candidate.
Old wings are pretty common in these parts, so that means a couple of things: 1) selling at a profit is harder, 2) getting good deals is easier
Sorry, but I just see that machine as a nice example of an '84 with the absolute best color: Candy Wineberry!
Old wings are pretty common in these parts, so that means a couple of things: 1) selling at a profit is harder, 2) getting good deals is easier
Sorry, but I just see that machine as a nice example of an '84 with the absolute best color: Candy Wineberry!
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Re: New guy from Phoenix
Welcome from the UK. Nice looking bike. Any questions ask away and someone will help.
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 guy from Phoenix
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. I've also been toying with the idea of just taking the trunk and saddlebags off. That'd definitely be a lot less work, and I wasn't planning on making any changes that were permanent. I may want to put it all back someday.
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Re: New guy from Phoenix
120 degrees! That's warm for sure, but you've got the winter weather that we all would love to ride in.
Congrats on getting into street riding, just pretend that every car might take your space and easy on the power for sure. Welcome to NGW from Washington state. You strip her down if you want to, many have,
She's all yours and the info, and expertise to help you is here. Have fun and great pictures you posted of your wing,
Congrats on getting into street riding, just pretend that every car might take your space and easy on the power for sure. Welcome to NGW from Washington state. You strip her down if you want to, many have,
She's all yours and the info, and expertise to help you is here. Have fun and great pictures you posted of your wing,
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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