Hello from Michigan
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Hello from Michigan
Hi folks, just joined the forum today. Just put a little payment on this 78 today. Gonna pick it up in march( owners taking off to Florida after the holiday) . Had an 84 for a short period of time, really like the older ones, currently have other brand of bike aswell. Just ordered the shop service manual and took a look at the timing belt change link...anyway, im mike , just wanted to properly introduce myself on the forum, i,ll be doing alot of reading...thanks Mike
- CYBORG
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Re: Hello from Michigan
welcome from the west coast.........of Michigan. Nice bike. what are your plans for it
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Hello from Michigan
Well...the what I believe to be the second owner got it from a local museum, where he thought it was donated by the original owner. It has 68 k miles on it. I like working on bikes, so I'd like to just slowly do some maintenance to it, and take it for a local spin from time to time.
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Re: Hello from Michigan
Hello Mike !
Merry Christmas !!
Merry Christmas !!
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM 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.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM 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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Re: Hello from Michigan
well, if "local rides" bring you anywhere nere my place, stop by, and we can talk bikes
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Hello from Michigan
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
All kinds of good info in ShopTalk.
Merry and Happy
Gord
All kinds of good info in ShopTalk.
Merry and Happy
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: Hello from Michigan
Welcome from Maine!
That's a really nice looking 78 that might be even sexier without the gray bits. (It is the NGW Club and all.) Did you get the lowers with that period-correct Vetter fairing?
I can believe it was in some bike museum somewhere - at least from the photos you've shared so far. I really dig that blue they had and the little instrument pods on the top of the shelter are just cool.
You'll find more than enough guidance on any maintenance or rehab task in Shop Talk or via search. If there's an issue with these bikes that has not yet surfaced on this site, I'd be pretty surprised.
And do start a build thread in Restorations once you start digging into the bike come Spring. You'll get even more guidance - at least some of which you'll definitely want to heed.
That's a really nice looking 78 that might be even sexier without the gray bits. (It is the NGW Club and all.) Did you get the lowers with that period-correct Vetter fairing?
I can believe it was in some bike museum somewhere - at least from the photos you've shared so far. I really dig that blue they had and the little instrument pods on the top of the shelter are just cool.
You'll find more than enough guidance on any maintenance or rehab task in Shop Talk or via search. If there's an issue with these bikes that has not yet surfaced on this site, I'd be pretty surprised.
And do start a build thread in Restorations once you start digging into the bike come Spring. You'll get even more guidance - at least some of which you'll definitely want to heed.
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
1992 XJ600S - son's streetfighter
1987 VFR700 - son's latest, in blue/silver
1983 - GL1100I - naked Blue Phoenix (son's, really)
1982 GL1100I - naked bagger Cabernet
1979 GL1000 - Ginger Lynn, but not that Ginger Lynn (Wing and a Prayer)
1978 CB550K - son's cafe (carb issues still vex)
Active Project(s)
1979 GL1000 - Confirmed one owner, with original paperwork. Vetter fairing and bags, off the road in dry, heated storage for 35 years.
Sold
Not lookin' back to avoid regrets
In the Stable and Ridable
1992 ST1100 - my longer haul tourer
1992 XJ600S - son's streetfighter
1987 VFR700 - son's latest, in blue/silver
1983 - GL1100I - naked Blue Phoenix (son's, really)
1982 GL1100I - naked bagger Cabernet
1979 GL1000 - Ginger Lynn, but not that Ginger Lynn (Wing and a Prayer)
1978 CB550K - son's cafe (carb issues still vex)
Active Project(s)
1979 GL1000 - Confirmed one owner, with original paperwork. Vetter fairing and bags, off the road in dry, heated storage for 35 years.
Sold
Not lookin' back to avoid regrets
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Re: Hello from Michigan
Hello from a former Michigander.
78's are the best looking. I wonder how many of us started out with Vetter fairings on the bikes? They sure are hard to get rid of.
78's are the best looking. I wonder how many of us started out with Vetter fairings on the bikes? They sure are hard to get rid of.
2006 GL1800 (Brutus Maximus)
1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
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1978 GL1000 (White Trash - 2012 BOTY
(If you want to discuss the Trashmobile, Webers, Rearsets, Clubmans, or other stuff then send me a PM.)
"Getting old ain't for sissies" - Phyllis Diller
"So how much you gonna spend to win that $5 trophy?" - Cyborg
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Re: Hello from Michigan
No lowers that I'm aware of, just what you see. Does have original tool kit and owners manual. When I get it I'm going to browse that to see if any recent maintenance had been done.NotSoLilCrippseys wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:40 pm Welcome from Maine!
That's a really nice looking 78 that might be even sexier without the gray bits. (It is the NGW Club and all.) Did you get the lowers with that period-correct Vetter fairing?
And do start a build thread in Restorations once you start digging into the bike come Spring. You'll get even more guidance - at least some of which you'll definitely want to heed.
I've done some works on other bikes I've had, and even built up a rigid frame bobber from an old HD ironhead I had. But I'm still abit intimidated by all the stuff on the goldwings, but I really do want to learn some, I can see me starting some threads later down the road, thanks for all the welcomes folks!!!
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Re: Hello from Michigan
Welcome from Southeast Michigan. I went back and forth a few times before settling on an early model (it was the spokes)- the later models are VERY good looking. And apart from the yellow (I'm biased), the blue with yellow pinstripes is probably the best looking paint the GL1000 ever got.
Depending on where you're at, you should look up the annual vintage bike show at the Gilmore Car Museum. I'm usually there every year with at least a couple bikes, and the turnout is ranges from pretty good (in bad weather) to absolutely outstanding. And the venue is fantastic.
Depending on where you're at, you should look up the annual vintage bike show at the Gilmore Car Museum. I'm usually there every year with at least a couple bikes, and the turnout is ranges from pretty good (in bad weather) to absolutely outstanding. And the venue is fantastic.
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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