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HotDog
Rusty Probie
Rusty Probie
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Joined: Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:47 am

Hello

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New guy here, thanks for having me. Old Racer/Rider, live in Washington state, new to Goldwing's but am learning fast thanks to members guidance, Have picked up 3 bikes in a short time, Roger. Elma wash.
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Track T 2411
Honored Life Member
Honored Life Member
Posts: 8482
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 9:37 pm
My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/Track+T+2411/
Location: Prairie du Sac Wisconsin

Re: Hello

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Welcome from Wisconsin. Three, already? You'll fit right in, lol!
Enjoy 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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Rat
Photo Gallery Admin
Photo Gallery Admin
Posts: 15457
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:59 pm
My Album: https://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/rat/
RIP: cookie
Location: Toronto .... Canada

Re: Hello

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Post by Rat »

Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Three is a good start ... lots of good info in ShopTalk ...

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
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5speed
Honored Life Member
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Posts: 5312
Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:37 pm
Location: Nova Scotia Canada

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Post by 5speed »

welcome..ya they didn't warn me about mbd either. lol
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)
Gowing
True Blue Steel Biker
True Blue Steel Biker
Posts: 2314
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:50 am

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Post by Gowing »

Hi Roger, welcome from Spokane.
Dave

1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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NotSoLilCrippseys
Silver Member
Silver Member
Posts: 522
Joined: Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:21 am
Location: York County, Maine

Re: Hello

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Post by NotSoLilCrippseys »

Welcome from Maine. It only took me 9 months to get to 3 wings. Don't believe the deniers: MBS is real.
Avatar is a summer '21 photo of the Blue Phoenix, our 1983 GL1100I rescue gone naked.

In the Stable and Ridable
1992 ST1100 - my longer haul tourer
1992 XJ600S - son's streetfighter
1987 VFR700 - son's latest, in blue/silver
1983 - GL1100I - naked Blue Phoenix (son's, really)
1982 GL1100I - naked bagger Cabernet
1979 GL1000 - Ginger Lynn, but not that Ginger Lynn (Wing and a Prayer)
1978 CB550K - son's cafe (carb issues still vex)

Active Project(s)
1979 GL1000 - Confirmed one owner, with original paperwork. Vetter fairing and bags, off the road in dry, heated storage for 35 years.

Sold
Not lookin' back to avoid regrets
MikeNTexas
Titanium Member
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Posts: 407
Joined: Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:23 pm
Location: Slaton Tx (just o/s Lubbock)

Re: Hello

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Post by MikeNTexas »

Welcome from Texas. I picked up my first Goldwing 7 months ago and restored it. Since then I have bought, rebuilt and sold two more. It’s addictive.
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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