Estrn Washngtn retired mtn. farm truck turns into 87 GL 1200

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Estrn Washngtn retired mtn. farm truck turns into 87 GL 1200

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Googling for help understanding front shocks, forks and fluid... led me to here!
As a past runner of the Kawasaki dual purpose KLR 600, up between the trees and off the road for good camping in private during the late 80'z and down the highway with my girl on the back from the Canadian border to 1500 miles south of the Mexican border... this big 1987 fully loaded GL 1200 is a new step for me.

I immediately opened my eyes at seeing some of the things you folks have done!

Started attending the Patriot Guard Rider honor rides in a cage last year. Knew I needed to ride another bike!

Bought it last week and did 700 miles, including across Eastern Washington and the weekend in Spokane traffic as I got the feel back.

Looking to cross the Cascade Mountains to the Washington and Oregon coast a few times this summer and also back to Montana to get killed by Indians at the reenactment of Custer's Last Stand on the Crow Rez in June.

Guess it's time to change the fork oil and the timing belt!

I have grandkids and my youngest daughter is almost 12. Dinner time! Be back later.

Glad you all are here. Thanks.

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The GL'S are a different bike then the dual purpose, but having put on 700mi already you know that.

Sounds like you have some good riding planed
Enjoy and welcome!!!!!
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Howdy scout,Welcome and God Bless!
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hello Scout welcome to the greatest resource ever for you GL lots of great people and tons of information
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Welcome to NGW scoutrider. Thank you for serving our country ... Semper Fi. Another thank you for being a part of Patriot Guard. 8)
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Re: Estrn Washngtn retired mtn. farm truck turns into 87 GL 1200

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Welcome to NGW! What's this about a farm truck?

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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

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Re: Estrn Washngtn retired mtn. farm truck turns into 87 GL 1200

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Welcome and we'd love to see some pictures of the new ride!
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You guys realize this thread was started in 2009 and that was his only post.

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D'oh
2012 Golf TDI, fast and frugal oil burner
1980 CX500C, All around road warrior (Sold)
1975 TS125 (Sold), old smoker
1977 naked GL1000, Highway cruiser
'81 GL1100 14,000 (reconditioned and sold)
'81 GL1100 50,000 miles (under construction)
2X 1981 CM400 beginner bike (sold)
1980 CB750C (sold)
1994 Virago 750 (Wifey's bike)
'76 GL1000 Sulphur Yellow (Megasquirted efi build) http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=59774
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Re: Estrn Washngtn retired mtn. farm truck turns into 87 GL 1200

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jbz........... Thinkin about sh-t too hard and You wont get anything done
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