You guys all know that I've got one of them thar Nekkid Goldwings. A '78 (one of the slow ones). Love the thing and have put danged near 4000 miles on it since October. (Not quite a "daily rider", but close).
First, I tailored and assembled it to ride. No plans or expectations beyond that. It presents well and always draws very favorable comments. The old naked 'wings have a mechanical beauty that really only needs to be clean to stand apart. They get noticed.
While the skills and accomplishments of many folks on this board are far beyond my abilities, the natural appeal of the old Goldwings has allowed me to let friends lead me down the garden path...
Some of those "friends" have put me up to entering it in a show here this Sunday during Arizona Bike Week. Cafe class. If nothing else, it'll get attention just because "heavy" cafe bikes are unusual (if not just plain dumb).
Anyway, during my extensive detailing sessions I happened to have it close to my recently-acquired Valkyrie. I noticed what I thought to be a nice Kodak moment. Kinda interesting to see the evolution up close and personal. Just need an 1800 in the shot.
Hmmm....
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desertrefugee
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Re: One Good Thing Leads to Another
Nice. Let us know how the bike show turns out.
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2014 Softail Deluxe
The craftsman is proud of what he has made, and cherishes it, while the consumer discards things that are perfectly serviceable in his restless pursuit of the new." Richard Sennett as quoted by Matthew B. Crawford in Shop Class as Soulcraft
Working on your own motorcycle is half of the fun...it's also half of the problem.
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Lucien Harpress
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Re: One Good Thing Leads to Another
I love how the driver pegs on the Goldwing just got wider every year... 
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1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- Behaving Itself Rather Nicely
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Learning The Joys of 4 Cable Carbs
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
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1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- Behaving Itself Rather Nicely
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Learning The Joys of 4 Cable Carbs
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
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desertrefugee
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Re: One Good Thing Leads to Another
I'm sure it won't come as a huge surprise that I didn't take home the trophy in the cafe class with a GL. Competition in that class was absolutely fierce and some fabulous machines were on display.
Nonetheless, the bike drew lots of favorable comments. Although common here on NGW, most folks (even those in the motorcycling world) have never seen a "cafe" Goldwing. In fact, many don't remember Naked Goldwings! Lots of surprised looks. It was a great day - if a little hot. Temperature topped out in the mid 90sF !!
Nonetheless, the bike drew lots of favorable comments. Although common here on NGW, most folks (even those in the motorcycling world) have never seen a "cafe" Goldwing. In fact, many don't remember Naked Goldwings! Lots of surprised looks. It was a great day - if a little hot. Temperature topped out in the mid 90sF !!
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Re: One Good Thing Leads to Another
Yep, the snow birds are comming home now. In my neighborhood a couple have
left AZ. Mid 90's in the shade having a cool beverage. Looking at bikes sounds really good.
left AZ. Mid 90's in the shade having a cool beverage. Looking at bikes sounds really good.
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Re: One Good Thing Leads to Another
Looks like that was a fun time! Thanks for the Pics!
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Under Construction:
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'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)
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"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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