I had this bike sitting for over 10 years in my garage. During the covid lockdown, I worked 10-12 hrs a day restoring it to its former glory. A You-Tube video link attached shows it in various steps from start to finish product. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!
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Frame off restored 78.
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Icebrew4me
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Frame off restored 78.
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wannabridin
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Looks great! You running a 1 or 2 barrel instead of the factory carbs in that video?
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Icebrew4me
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
1, but I have since restored and put the originals back on. Ran good at low speeds, and full throttle but flat in between. Runs great with the originals.
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Sugs
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Wow, nice transformation.
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'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
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5speed
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
very nice. welcome to the site..
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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ms03
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
That is one good looking restoration.
Resurrecting a 1977 GL1000 with 7,380 miles
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Jonesz
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Nice Job! but I am prejudiced towards 1978 black Gl1000's. They may not be the fastest but they are the best looking. How do you like the exhaust sound?
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Icebrew4me
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Well, I must say farewell as my 78 is no longer naked! I wanted a bagger so I did a full restore on a complete Vetter package! The bike is awesome for long trips or short trips to the store where I can haul a LOT!
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Kingpin06
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Beautiful. I hope one day that Janis something close to that.
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
No need to go away ... many different bikes here ... some not even Goldwings !!
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‘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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NotSoLilCrippseys
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Please do share a report on the exhaust note/experience. I think I'm seeing the Delkevic setup, which is one I've been thinking about.
It would seem that you squirreled away a near-mint Vetter touring package. The bike looks like it stepped right through time - unscathed.
Avatar is a summer '21 photo of the Blue Phoenix, our 1983 GL1100I rescue gone naked.
In the Stable and Ridable
1992 ST1100 - my longer haul tourer
1987 VFR700 - son's latest, in blue/silver
1983 GL1100I - son's naked Blue Phoenix
1982 GL1100I - naked bagger Cabernet (surf bike)
1979 GL1000 - Ginger Lynn, but not that Ginger Lynn (Wing and a Prayer)
1978 CB550K - son's cafe
1983 CB550SC - one owner, 5k, great paint & seat/good chrome (will soon sell)
1986 VFR700 - fun throwback in RWB
Active and Semi-active Project(s)
1976 GL1000 - sulphur yellow, original paint (it's now official: winter '24-5 project)
FrankenWing - 1980 GL1100 motor in 1982 or 1983 frame (still deciding, so maybe semi-active).
Sold
Not lookin' back to avoid regrets
In the Stable and Ridable
1992 ST1100 - my longer haul tourer
1987 VFR700 - son's latest, in blue/silver
1983 GL1100I - son's naked Blue Phoenix
1982 GL1100I - naked bagger Cabernet (surf bike)
1979 GL1000 - Ginger Lynn, but not that Ginger Lynn (Wing and a Prayer)
1978 CB550K - son's cafe
1983 CB550SC - one owner, 5k, great paint & seat/good chrome (will soon sell)
1986 VFR700 - fun throwback in RWB
Active and Semi-active Project(s)
1976 GL1000 - sulphur yellow, original paint (it's now official: winter '24-5 project)
FrankenWing - 1980 GL1100 motor in 1982 or 1983 frame (still deciding, so maybe semi-active).
Sold
Not lookin' back to avoid regrets
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Icebrew4me
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
https://youtu.be/vjlut5TzfA4
Here is a link to a you tube video of the exhaust sound. I love them!!
I actually spent over $1000 on the Vetter bags and the restoration of the entire package which is like brand new!
Here is a link to a you tube video of the exhaust sound. I love them!!
I actually spent over $1000 on the Vetter bags and the restoration of the entire package which is like brand new!
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Jonesz
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Re: Frame off restored 78.
Sounds great! nice & throaty
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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