Hi there,
Just bought my new 75 candy blue GL1000. My profile: 47 y-o married, 2 kids and with big affection for classic (and "classic to be" bikes) with not a specific brand or origin preference. I currently own a '81 Kawasaki GPZ550 with 10k miles, a 1998 HD Sportster, a 2002 Honda XR 650 and a 2016 BMW R nine T - and of course the new '75 GL became the new queen of the herd.
Looking forward to learn from you guys about the first gen Gwings, and to get together with those South Florida members who enjoy to hang out and share ideas and information.
My new bike has been very well taken care of (carb job done by Piston Pete in TN and timing belts replaced 2 yrs ago) and rides smooth except when letting of the throttle it rattles and makes an interesting vibration at the engine. From what I have read so far, there could be a number of reasons including Primary chain clatter, Carbs sync, Ingition, etc. I will start digging in this forum right away in order to narrow down the problem. If anyone could guide me on looking for the right Topic, it will be greatly appreciated!!
Happy to join the community. Cheers, Juan.
New member from S Florida
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- Rusty Probie
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:44 pm
- Location: Miami
New member from S Florida
Juanpa
1975 Honda GL1000
1981 Kawasaki GPZ550
1988 HD 1200 Sportster
2006 Honda XR650
2016 BMW R nine T
1975 Honda GL1000
1981 Kawasaki GPZ550
1988 HD 1200 Sportster
2006 Honda XR650
2016 BMW R nine T
- Oldboy
- Silver Member
- Posts: 697
- Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:53 pm
- Location: Mississauga Ontario Canada
Re: New member from S Florida
Welcome, like your stable... you'll fit right in.
Cheers...
Just Wing-it
Just Wing-it
- Track T 2411
- Honored Life Member
- Posts: 8511
- Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 9:37 pm
- My Album: http://www.ngwclub.com/gallery/v/wingmans/Track+T+2411/
- Location: Prairie du Sac Wisconsin
Re: New member from S Florida
Welcome from Wisconsin! Sounds like you've found a keeper! Check out the New2me thread in ShopTalk for some pointers. There's a link in my signature. 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
"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.
"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.
- 5speed
- Honored Life Member
- Posts: 5315
- Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:37 pm
- Location: Nova Scotia Canada
Re: New member from S Florida
welcome.
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)
- Sugs
- Gold Member
- Posts: 1069
- Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:12 pm
- Location: Springfield, MO
Re: New member from S Florida
Welcome to the site!
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'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
- chewy999
- SUPER BIKER!!!!
- Posts: 3214
- Joined: Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:21 am
- Location: Haddenham, Cambs, UK
Re: New member from S Florida
Welcome from the UK, enjoy the ride. I would consider changing the belts just to be absolutely sure you know their history.
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
- 77Gowing
- True Blue Steel Biker
- Posts: 2724
- Joined: Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:31 pm
- Location: San Angelo, Texas
Re: New member from S Florida
Welcome to NGW.
"Less is More" Anonymous
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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