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AlloyFusion
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Hi everyone

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Just want to introduce myself from Moncton, NB, Canada. I present my gl1000 to all! great site!
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5speed
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welcome from next door. wow..she is really naked. She must run like a scaled dog. :)
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)
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Track T 2411
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Welcome from Wisconsin. That's quite a tank! Looks like some great fabrication going on. Details? More pics? Please? Lolol
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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!
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chewy999
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Welcome to the club from the UK. That's a unique looking bike!

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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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desertrefugee wrote:OMG! That thing is so ugly it's beautiful! I love it! Especially appreciate the mono conversion and the fab work involved. Great work - and welcome!
<EDIT: or is that a dual shock config? Either way, it's way cool.
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5speed
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desertrefugee wrote:
desertrefugee wrote:OMG! That thing is so ugly it's beautiful! I love it! Especially appreciate the mono conversion and the fab work involved. Great work - and welcome!
<EDIT: or is that a dual shock config? Either way, it's way cool.
if you squint your eyes, have a drink of a good Canadian beer and look real close, you can see part of the second shock. *burp*
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)
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chewy999
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5speed wrote:have a drink of a good Canadian beer
Is there such a thing? lolol

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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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5speed
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chewy999 wrote:
5speed wrote:have a drink of a good Canadian beer
Is there such a thing? lolol

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:shock: Image them thar are fighting words good sir..prepare yourself! :mrgreen:
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)
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5speed wrote:
chewy999 wrote:
5speed wrote:have a drink of a good Canadian beer
Is there such a thing? lolol

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:shock: Image them thar are fighting words good sir..prepare yourself! :mrgreen:
Sheesh. For the second time in one day/thread/lifetime I have to say OMG! I just spit out a mouthful of my "good American beer", Chewy, dangit.
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Always ready for a beer/lager/whisky/brandy/vodka etc etc! Would be fun to be proved wrong! lolol

Maybe have to have a beer drinking comparison competition! action1

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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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5speed
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Founded in 1820, Alexander Keith's is a brewery in Halifax, Canada. It is among the oldest commercial breweries in North America. Keith's was founded by Alexander Keith who emigrated from Scotland in 1817.
you don't stay in business for 198 years selling swill. anim-cheers1
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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)
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ritalz
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Welcome from St Louis. That's quite a beast you have put together.
Al

2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
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Welcome to the site!
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Post by GP in Minn »

Is that an LP tank, . . . or is it a beer keg?
Welcome, from another newbie.
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1984 GL1200 Standard (all the pieces are there, but not together)
1984 GL1200 Aspencade bagger
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77Gowing
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Post by 77Gowing »

You must have loong arms to reach the handle bars. Wow! Great stuff.
Never had a Keith's, but I bet it's good. My fave is a good IPA!

Welcome from San Angelo, Texas.
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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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