Pop's Bike, 75 GL1000

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Pop's Bike, 75 GL1000

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Alright, I am new here. I have built a few old CBs, but this is my first GL. My dad has wanted a Goldwing for years. He had an old Silverwing with a Vetter back in the day, but I am going to get him back on 2 wheels with this.

I found this on Craigslist for $250. The engine turns, but the brakes are both bad. I think it mainly needs a good cleaning, but I have to take a look in those cylinders.

*Sadly I cannot post links yet.

Decent shape for what they are.

I am going to need a new exhaust, as this one has rusted through. Frame seems to be in good shape. The engine looks really good. The front master is toast. I got the c clip out, but it is rusted together. I am going to pull apart the calipers, but I can see exposed piston and it is rusty, so I am worried about the pitting. If anyone has a line on calipers or master cylinders (front and rear) let me know. Also the forks are pretty nasty, and I may need new fork tubes. Let me know if you have any of that laying around, please.

I did get some polish on the side covers and the "tank" sides. They shined up pretty well. Got to hit up the saddle bags and the fairing. I thought I had a windjammer on there, but it is a Pacifico.

Gonna be fun!
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Welcome to the club, have you looked inside of the gas tank.
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Welcome to the club!
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welcome.... this looks like it could be fun to watch
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Here are the pics I could not link to at work.
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ms03 wrote:Welcome to the club, have you looked inside of the gas tank.
Looks rusty but salvageable.
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Sounds like a bit of vinegar might be the right choice then. Good news. That's the way to find any leaks right away also.
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yes, there have been a bunch of recent "tank cleaning" threads.... for $250 you done well!
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So this is what my tank looks like. The bike has been sitting since 86. I just took a quick glance before and I can't believe it is this clean.
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Buy a lottery ticket today... your tank is way clean. You're one lucky dude. Look forward to your progress.
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welcome from Georgia...that tank is amazing.
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Welcome from Washington! those are interesting side bags you have there, I have not seen any like them before, the will look realy nice if you include them on your build. Enjoy and have fun, these are a great group of poeple and have been a wealth of knowledge and help with my project.

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welcome. looks like you scored big time.
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Sure looks to be a nice bike to work from. Sounds like you want a bagger, and you have a nice fairing and bags to work from there. Any idea on why the tank was out. That is not an easy removal and it looks too good inside for it to have been a problem.
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I agree, those bags are great. Definitely worth the effort to clean and refurbish!
Congrats on the buy! Keep us posted.
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