2023 Bike Of The Year voting in the Clubhouse
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Fresh Blood
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Fresh Blood
Hi Everyone.
My name Is Nick, I'm 37, I'm a Libra and from Worcester in the UK.
I'm a Graphic Designer, new dad and I'm knee deep into restoring my first house with my other half.
Ive been a biker since my mid 20s but had mostly sport bikes, did a little bit of motocross and have a supermoto thats in bits.
I'm a mechanical novice with no training.
I have been looking at getting an old bike to tinker with and to help me develop new skills needed to create my own vision. I was originally looking at old bmw's but they are too popular now. Then came across the naked gold wings and fell for them. Ive never ridden one or any kind of cruiser so i'm excited at the prospect of giving it a go.
Tomorrow i'm picking up 2 GL1000's that i got on a well known auction site. One is nearly complete, the other has been stripped to some extent. They come with boxes of parts so hopefully there will be enough between the two to make one sweet ride.
I plan to post my story on this site which i have fond the most helpful in quenching my thirst for knowledge so far. I don't earn big bucks and have a small family so this is going to be budget build using my limited knowledge and skills. i no doubt will run out of knowledge and skills pretty quickly and be asking a few questions on here. I promise to do my research and not to ask common questions!
Anyway i look forward to the experience and i hope my journey can help others in the future.
Cheers
Nick
My name Is Nick, I'm 37, I'm a Libra and from Worcester in the UK.
I'm a Graphic Designer, new dad and I'm knee deep into restoring my first house with my other half.
Ive been a biker since my mid 20s but had mostly sport bikes, did a little bit of motocross and have a supermoto thats in bits.
I'm a mechanical novice with no training.
I have been looking at getting an old bike to tinker with and to help me develop new skills needed to create my own vision. I was originally looking at old bmw's but they are too popular now. Then came across the naked gold wings and fell for them. Ive never ridden one or any kind of cruiser so i'm excited at the prospect of giving it a go.
Tomorrow i'm picking up 2 GL1000's that i got on a well known auction site. One is nearly complete, the other has been stripped to some extent. They come with boxes of parts so hopefully there will be enough between the two to make one sweet ride.
I plan to post my story on this site which i have fond the most helpful in quenching my thirst for knowledge so far. I don't earn big bucks and have a small family so this is going to be budget build using my limited knowledge and skills. i no doubt will run out of knowledge and skills pretty quickly and be asking a few questions on here. I promise to do my research and not to ask common questions!
Anyway i look forward to the experience and i hope my journey can help others in the future.
Cheers
Nick
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Re: Fresh Blood
Welcome to our little 'Wingdom" Nick. Sounds like your off to a great start. Shoptalk has lot's of info for you too.
Yell if you can't find something
Greg
Yell if you can't find something
Greg
82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing New crate motor in, lovely
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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Re: Fresh Blood
Welcome,...and thanks for the good intro. We are here when you have questions
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Fresh Blood
Great .... it's all here .... lots of ideas in the Gallery too.
Watch the bottom of the pages for related threads.
Gord (oh .... and replace the timing belts first thing) Jones
Watch the bottom of the pages for related threads.
Gord (oh .... and replace the timing belts first thing) Jones
"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
‘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: Fresh Blood
Great introduction. What years are you GLs?
Lots of help here on this site. I too started with no experience and I now have a sweet ride aswell.
All the best.
Lots of help here on this site. I too started with no experience and I now have a sweet ride aswell.
All the best.
"Less is More" Anonymous
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold
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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
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold

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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Re: Fresh Blood
welcome aboard
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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: Fresh Blood
Welcome..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Fresh Blood
Thanks for the warm welcome chaps. I’m not 100% on the year of the bikes yet as they were advertised as a 75 and a 72 and as far as I’m aware the first models came out in 74/75. I’ll have a closer inspection in the morning to find out the true year of manufacture. Cheers all
Nick
Nick
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Re: Fresh Blood
Welcome from Wisconsin, USA...
"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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Re: Fresh Blood
Hi gents, picked the bikes up this morning and they are a 1975 & 1977. Looking forward to getting this project started!
Cheers
Cheers
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Re: Fresh Blood
Welcome aboard. When you get ready start a thread in the project section.flowernp1 wrote:Hi gents, picked the bikes up this morning and they are a 1975 & 1977. Looking forward to getting this project started!
Cheers
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1975 GL1000 parts bike (parts for sale)
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Fresh Blood
Hi Nick, great to have another Brit on board. You will soon find that this is the best place to ask for help or advice. The best place to start is David Silver. If you send them your engine and frame numbers, they will say what year and model you have.
Then just ask away and someone will help faster than a speeding slug!
Seriously, when I started here, I was a bit unsure, but like to think I've made many 'friends' here, just wish it was possible to actually meet some of them, but the majority are from the USA, but a great bunch of guys.

Then just ask away and someone will help faster than a speeding slug!
Seriously, when I started here, I was a bit unsure, but like to think I've made many 'friends' here, just wish it was possible to actually meet some of them, but the majority are from the USA, but a great bunch of guys.



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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