1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Wow. I like your bike and admire your work. Have much fun with this beauty.

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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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The attention to detail, the colour, the hard work, all paid off. That is an absolutely gorgeous looking machine. Well done sir!
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Incredible attention to detail. That is one good looking Gold Wing!
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Beautiful gob
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Good job - she looks great! anim-cheers1
I had that exact sewing machine a number of years back. You could sew retreads on with it! :lol:
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Your bike turned out as nice as I’ve seen! A wonderful example of great motorcycle.
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Congratulations on BOTM! Very nice! anim-cheers1
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Congratulations on BOTM, great Job

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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Congrats on bike of the month! Enjoy the ride!
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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*****
Fantastic job..........Great endresult!
Congratulations with BOM Jan. 2020......
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Beautiful...Congrats on BOTM.
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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congrats on BOTM..well deserved..
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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WOW, i must be an idiot! I had no idea that i got bike of the month. So a very late thanks guys, seriously, Very chuffed.
1982 GL1100 (sold), 1976 GL1000 , 1977 GL1000 Bobber , 1978 CB750 cafe racer , 1969 CB750 , 1953 BMW R25/3 , 2006 VFR 800(sold) ,2005 St1300(sold),1979 CBX 1000, 2014 Triumph explorer 1200
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Re: 1976 Gl1000 Finished

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Now, about that bobber...
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