Hello from Newmarket Ontario
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Hello from Newmarket Ontario
I found myself in possession of a neglected 1981 Goldwing in November of 2019. I have been attempting to restore the bike and get it back on the road in my free time. Many thanks to all who have posted such valuable information here, I would not have been able to do this without you. I'm hopeful that this coming season I will be able to take my first ride on a "wing". I will try and post some pictures of my progress.
'81 GL1100
'85 650sc
'85 650sc
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Welcome from Wisconsin! I'm kind of partial to the 1100's myself, they're a great bike. I hope you followed the 'first rule for a new 2 you Wing,' which is to change the timing belts, lol.
Enjoy the ride!
Enjoy the ride!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
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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: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Welcome and look forward to your project. These older Gold Wings are great rides once on the road.
"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)
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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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
I’m nearby in Toronto ... got quite a few bits and pieces lying about the place ... let me know if you need anything and I’ll dig through the pile ...
Gord
I’m nearby in Toronto ... got quite a few bits and pieces lying about the place ... let me know if you need anything and I’ll dig through the pile ...
Gord
"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: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Welcome from east of you..love my 1100
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: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Howdy Neighbour from Barrie.
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Thanks for the warm welcome. Nice to see that some of you are so close by. As far as posting pictures, I'm wondering where the best place to do that is? should I start a new thread in "members restorations and projects" ?
'81 GL1100
'85 650sc
'85 650sc
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Good place to start a thread on your work, sort of like keeping a journal on what you're doing and have done. Look forward to your new thread on the bike project.
Grew up in the Barrie area, still have family there, and in the north just past New Liskeard.
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)
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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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Welcome from the desert region of Arizona.
You've come to one of the friendliest boards for our bike on the net. Lots of great information here.
You've come to one of the friendliest boards for our bike on the net. Lots of great information here.
1976 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Past Bikes
1975 Kawasaki KZ400
1977 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Past Bikes
1975 Kawasaki KZ400
1977 Goldwing GL-1000
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Ok, I started a thread “Bringing back an 81” in the members restorations and projects section.
'81 GL1100
'85 650sc
'85 650sc
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Hello, Welcome from North Lancaster, Ont (NE of Cornwall)
Mike Coleman
'84 Wing-Lite (ex-Aspencade)
'84 (un-Terstate)
'84 Standard (as yet un-named)
'96 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 (The Vulcanator)
Mike Coleman
'84 Wing-Lite (ex-Aspencade)
'84 (un-Terstate)
'84 Standard (as yet un-named)
'96 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 (The Vulcanator)
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North Lancaster, Ontario
Canada
North Lancaster, Ontario
Canada
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
Welcome. I'm near the southeast corner of Lake Simcoe and I have a lot of stuff I removed from the '82 that I bought for the engine so if Gord (Rat) doesn't have what you need I might.
Mr. Honda ('83 GL1100/Dnepr) summer How a motorcycle evolves thread
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Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
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The Famous Eccles ('84 CX650EI/VeloUral) winter Never Ending Build (CX500forum)
Click: Colour schematics for all GL1000 & GL1100 and GL1200 standard models plus instructions on how to download the full size version
"A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad." - Cookie
Another guy with two sidecars..... Hmmmm... must be something to that....
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Re: Hello from Newmarket Ontario
welcome to NGW
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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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