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ThatOneGarageNerd
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howdy from northern Illinois

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got myself an 82' Goldwing interstate, bought it non running out of some dudes garage a weeks worth of tinkering and now it starts up like new, just started tearing down the chrome and fairing and trying to build it right, I'm new to Goldwings but always loved the style
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Track T 2411
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Welcome from south- central Wisconsin. These bikes can be a lot of fun "tinkering' with, lol! If you haven't already, I would suggest changing the timing belts. Cheap insurance to prevent costly engine damage, especially if the bike has been sitting for a long period of time...
Enjoy the ride!
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"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!
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gltriker
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Howdy from central New York State tumb2
Cliff ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

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"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Lots of good info in ShopTalk too …

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
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I am in east Michigan so not so very far. My bikes are older but let us know when you need help.
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1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'

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Hi from up here in Ontario, Canada
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OhioBill
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action1 Howdy from Ohio
OhioBill

I now have GPS so I no longer get lost, just confused.
Retired and Loving it.
When I die send my body to the scrap yard.
Two hips and a shoulder replaced.

1975 Blue/ Green (Now Black) My main ride
1975 Red Gone to my son! (Burned Feb 2013)
1979 Black (to be restored)
1979 Blue (Sold)
1978 Black (back in the fold) sold again. Bought it back, again
1993 blue 1500 Sold
1976 Restoring
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