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Ratwing Tango
 Post subject: Western Wisconsin new guy
Post Number:#1  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 12:51 am 
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Just wanted to check in and thank everybody in advance for advice and info. I might be looking for a lot of both. I have an 80 GL1100 that I have already made "naked". Now I have big ideas on making it into an old hot-rod style rat-rod. I have pretty much settled on the basics(Satin paint, red wheels, wide white walls, etc.) I am not as sure on if I want go more in the direction of a cafe style, or more of a bagger. I am sure you'll be seeing my questions coming up soon, and I appreciate the great resource.

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sunnbobb
 Post subject: Re: Western Wisconsin new guy
Post Number:#2  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 12:54 am 
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Hey, glad to have you here, and looking forward to answering any questions you may ask. Sunny

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Placerville
 Post subject: Re: Western Wisconsin new guy
Post Number:#3  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 12:57 am 
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Welcome from California and to the NGW. Whatever you do, it will be your own. Have fun and post pictures of your progress.

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luludog
 Post subject: Re: Western Wisconsin new guy
Post Number:#4  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 6:26 am 
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Welcome. Look forward to your project.

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RAT
 Post subject: Re: Western Wisconsin new guy
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Browse though the Gallery, all sorts of good ideas there.

Gord :-D

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clockmaker
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Post Number:#6  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 8:41 am 
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From one newbie to another....Welcome! These guys are great with sharing info, comments and guidance...most of which I personally need alot of all! You will enjoy this site I'm sure!

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Casper
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Post Number:#7  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:11 am 
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Howdy from Calgary, and welcome. Good luck with the build and please keep us up to date, we like pictures!

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Ratwing Tango
 Post subject: Re: Western Wisconsin new guy
Post Number:#8  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:45 am 
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Oh, trust me, I have seen every picture in the gallery- Multiple times!- That is actually how I found you guys. I have gotten more helpful info in the last 12 hours here than in months of "tavern tech talk" locally.

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ritalz
 Post subject: Re: Western Wisconsin new guy
Post Number:#9  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:36 am 
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Welcome from St Louis. Sounds like you have a plan already.

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Boufie
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Post Number:#10  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:38 am 
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Welcome to NGW...

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rcmatt007
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Post Number:#11  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:47 am 
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welcome to ngw. gotta love wide white wall tires!

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Zachary
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Post Number:#12  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 6:28 pm 
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Bert
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Welcome from Georgia...

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dl1000
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Post Number:#14  PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:52 pm 
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Welcome from Ill., you are in a great riding part of Wi., I love those winding hills of so. west Wi.

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Brant
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Welcome to NGW.

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