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Hi all, have been lurking here for a bit, but now wanted to say Hi. My new to me bike is an '83 standard with about 50K miles (80K km). I've been intrigued with this bike model for several years, and finally decided to search one out. This bike was maintained quite well and kept in original condition and runs well. I am planning to do minor cosmetic changes like the paint, seat and replacing some of the older components (like the brake lines, hoses, tires, shield, handlebars, etc).

Later,
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Hi and welcome from the other side of the Pond.
Looks like a very good basis to start with. Best version of the 1100, so I hear, though personally i wouldn't like the linked brakes.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting your fine city. Spent a few days with another active member of NGW, who no doubt will chime in when he sees this. We were there for a bike show in Paris, which this year was celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Wing.
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Howdy Chris, welcome from Calgary. Nice looking bike! Always glad to have another Canuck onboard. Put the Timing Belts on your ToDo list, unless you got good proof they were done in the recent past, using brand name parts. Also have a look at the two T-Belts tension bearings.

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Greetings and welcome to NGW
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Greetings from Nova Scotia.

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Hi Chris,
Welcome to NGW club and nice bike you have there! I am in Cambridge as well and we are planning a ride to Grand Bend this weekend. Let me know if you would like to join us.
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welcome to NGW.... be sure to change the timing belts
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Hope to be at the Grand Bend shindig too.

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Welcome to the forum from a neighbor to the east :) The people here are great
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Thank you all for the kind words of welcome and the invite to Grand Bend this coming weekend. I haven't shared a beer with you all, but already feel part of the GW family.

Unfortunately I can't make Grand Bend this weekend, as previously made family plans are being realized at this time. Also the bike currently is in a bit of disarray, as I'm doing some work on it. I may once is a while call on you guys to help and can be of assistance when needed. anim-cheers1 Just ping me, I'm at N1T 1M2 or PM.

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Hi from Barrie Ontario.
Unless its bad, leave the paint.
Its only original once.
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Welcome from New Jersey. ... Nice looking ride. You have there..
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ascot wrote:Hi Chris,
Welcome to NGW club and nice bike you have there! I am in Cambridge as well and we are planning a ride to Grand Bend this weekend. Let me know if you would like to join us.
Pete
what time (last i heard early sun morn) you folks rounding up & where? pretty sure i'm in

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Hello Chris Welcome to the club, the 1983 standard is a great bike.



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Sandy wrote:Hi from Barrie Ontario.
Unless its bad, leave the paint.
Its only original once.
except when I bought our 86 NEW in 88.... under the OEM wineberry was several different paint schemes on various parts..... lolol
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