Goin' Naked
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- dontwantapickle
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Re: Goin' Naked
Thanks!
I've decided to keep this one.
It runs and rides pretty nice and actually feels small and nimble.
after riding Valks, big baggers ect... that's not much of a surprise.
Pulling the brakes completely apart and cleaning them up was the biggest task to get this bike back on the road.
Not difficult, just time consuming.
I must say that imho,
the 78-79's are the best looking of the stock oldwings.
I really like the look of the early comstars, the gauges on the shelter, and the shiny black and gold paint.
The forecast is for temps in the 40's the next few days so we will be able to put some more miles on it this weekend.
I've decided to keep this one.
It runs and rides pretty nice and actually feels small and nimble.
after riding Valks, big baggers ect... that's not much of a surprise.
Pulling the brakes completely apart and cleaning them up was the biggest task to get this bike back on the road.
Not difficult, just time consuming.
I must say that imho,
the 78-79's are the best looking of the stock oldwings.
I really like the look of the early comstars, the gauges on the shelter, and the shiny black and gold paint.
The forecast is for temps in the 40's the next few days so we will be able to put some more miles on it this weekend.
Last edited by dontwantapickle on Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- dontwantapickle
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Re: Goin' Naked
It's time to stop talking about this bike and start putting some miles on it.
I'll end this thread with one last pic:
I'll end this thread with one last pic:
- wingrider
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Re: Goin' Naked
Very nice original bike. Mine has a sidecar attached to it that is getting a 1200 heart put into it sometime soon.
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
- pidjones
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Re: Goin' Naked
My '79 was the best rider - seemed more refined. Luggage rack on the back was great utility. Rode it more than the '06 1800 for <30 mile trips in summer.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
- Fred Camper
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Re: Goin' Naked
Love it, great bike to ride the wheels off.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Re: Goin' Naked
Congratulations on the April Bike of the Month win. Your craftmanship got the attention of the judges and you got the votes needed to win. Way to go.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Re: Goin' Naked
Congrats on the BOTM! I missed this entire thread, lol! Enjoy the ride!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
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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.
"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.
- wingrider
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Re: Goin' Naked
Congrats on BOTM! Very nice example!
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
- dontwantapickle
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Re: Goin' Naked
Browsing the forum, I was like... "Oh look, someone commented on my thread".
I then saw that my bike is the April BOTM.
That's awesome !
I don't know what the actual process is for choosing the bike of the month.
But I appreciate it, it's nice to have my work acknowledged.
Thanks gentlemen !
I then saw that my bike is the April BOTM.
That's awesome !
I don't know what the actual process is for choosing the bike of the month.
But I appreciate it, it's nice to have my work acknowledged.
Thanks gentlemen !
- dontwantapickle
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Re: Goin' Naked
Today I hit 3000 miles since "Goin' Naked".
No Issues so far, it's a fun bike.
No Issues so far, it's a fun bike.
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Re: Goin' Naked
You don't see originals like that very often. Almost all of the front headlight ears on the 79 were sawed off by the owners when they mounted the fairing. I have only seen one other 1979 with them still on. If you can't find the turn signals, send me a PM because I think I have a set.
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Re: Goin' Naked
Nice to get in that much riding early. BOTM's should be ridden like you do!
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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