Introduction

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jim34481
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Introduction

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Good Morning
My introduction to gold wings was a test ride on a brand new 1978 GL1000 in El Cajon, California while I was shopping for a new 750K. I still remember that ride. I bought my 1st wing in 1994, a used 1200 that I only rode for 3 months and then traded it on a brand new 1995 1500. My wife and I put 60K miles on that GW over a 5 year period and then I sold it. Fast forward to 2017 and my wife suggested we get another wing, so we bought a 1997 1500. I didn't realize how much I missed riding until that first ride on the 97 1500. I have always like the naked 1000 and 1100 looks so I am here to learn about the early GWs and how to buy and repair them.
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Jim
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Re: Introduction

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Post by Rat »

Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Check ShopTalk for 'New to Me' for info on what to look for .... also Randakk's Site has good info.

Gord
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‘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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CYBORG
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Welcome. Nice to have a wife who shares your interests
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Post by HOTT »

Welcome from Texas.
Glad you're back on two wheels again.
Be warned... this fun is addictive ! :orange


HOTT
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Track T 2411
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Post by Track T 2411 »

Welcome from Wisconsin. If you want to go 'naked' don't overlook the 1100 Interstate as they are pretty easy to transform. Glad you're enjoying 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.
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77Gowing
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Post by 77Gowing »

Welcome, enjoy your GL
"Less is More" Anonymous

77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold :crying)
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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Post by Sundance »

:flamer All the above, and likewise welcome. It will be interesting to see what you do.
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1984 KZ1000 P dresser, SOLD. anim-cheers1
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The artifact is needed to comprehend." :arrow: Sundance. :flamer :flamer
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Post by sunnbobb »

Glad to see you here!
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---- 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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Rednaxs60
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Post by Rednaxs60 »

Welcome. Great forum to belong to.

This was posted over on Classic Goldwings. Two GWs in California for $650.00: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy ... 39971.html

Good project(s) for someone.

Cheers
"When writing the Story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen."

Ernest

1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
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chewy999
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Post by chewy999 »

Welcome from the UK, all the help and advice you need can be found here.

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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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