I'm a newbie

[Fred Camper]

These bikes are nothing but trouble. I will take it off your hands for no cost to you LOL. Seriously, looks great and glad you got the brakes unlinked as that is much better for stopping. You are going to continue to love that bike a long time.

[NotSoLilCrippseys]

Wow! That's patience. I just read through your build thread running back nearly a decade.

I'm glad to read that you got her running. Fred makes a good offer (ha!).

I have an '83 (ok 2 if you count the parts bike) and thought I'd hate the linked brakes. I spent lots of time looking at the delinking maneuvers when we were bringing that bike back from death's door. It turns out that I really think they're just fine. But I also ride an '82, and the front lever has significantly more stopping power when applied solo. Mostly I notice the difference between the bikes when braking to slow and load the front end when entering a turn.

It looks like you sourced a GL1100 side panel logo over the last 8 years. If not, PM me. I think I have one I could send your way for postage. (Not the spare panel, but a "GoldWing" logo.)

[mbraun]

Well after all of these years, I finally got to ride the bike. I put in a new rod/piston did a valve job on both heads and put it back together. Then the tank had a leak. Found a good used tank, cleaned it with 5 gallons of vinegar and installed it. After putting it all back together, I took it to a shop to have the carbs rebuilt and synchronized. Got it back yesterday and went for a small ride. It has been about 20 years since I been on a bike but I can still make it work. Doing a few touch ups and getting plates and insurance this week. I hope to have a summer of worry free riding. Wish me luck!

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[Fred Camper]

Nice to hear it is running and not leaking fuel. Nice. Time for some miles before more work I think. Nice that you have a runner again.