New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
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New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Hello,
New member. I live in Georgetown Michigan, west of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Two GL1100s, used to frequently commute to work in Grand Rapids.
Hope to contribute! Thanks!
New member. I live in Georgetown Michigan, west of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Two GL1100s, used to frequently commute to work in Grand Rapids.
Hope to contribute! Thanks!
MOWOG1961
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Welcome from down the road, Muskegon Mi. Good looking bike.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Lots of great stuff in ShopTalk.
Gord
Lots of great stuff 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
‘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: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Welcome from Wisconsin. Nice looking '83 Standard!
"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.
"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: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Welcome from Lenawee County, down south-east! That 1100 is gorgeous!
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Thanks - Think there will be a Muskegon bike week this year? I hope to make it sometime.
MOWOG1961
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Thanks all. Hope to be an upstanding member. Hopefully see some of the other Michigan guys around.
MOWOG1961
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Haven't heard , one way or an other, on bike week here. Still a little early. I do a few short rides around here, and your welcome , and always welcome to sit around my shop with me and talk bikes.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
welcome...sweet looking standard.
love mine.
love mine.
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: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
East Sider here, Southfield Michigan.
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
Resurrecting a 1977 GL1000 with 7,380 miles
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Welcome from Texas and please don’t send us anymore of your winter weather! We freak out!
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
No kidding. It was brutal up here for a bit too.MikeNTexas wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:31 am Welcome from Texas and please don’t send us anymore of your winter weather! We freak out!
MOWOG1961
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
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- Location: Grand Rapids MI
Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
I'd like to try to attend this year. Between work and home, my social riding is pretty limited. Thats a very kind offer.
MOWOG1961
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
1983 GL1100 Standard
1983 GL1100 Interstate converted to Standard.
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
perhaps, if Gilmore has their bike show, we could even meet up there, or even the Stockbridge event. Keep it in mind, and lets see how the dice rollMOWOG1961 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:11 pmI'd like to try to attend this year. Between work and home, my social riding is pretty limited. Thats a very kind offer.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: New Member, Grand Rapids Michigan
Winter doesn’t last long here a least. It’s 80 degrees today.MOWOG1961 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:09 pmNo kidding. It was brutal up here for a bit too.MikeNTexas wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:31 am Welcome from Texas and please don’t send us anymore of your winter weather! We freak out!
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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