Proud New Owner
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- SSgtC
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Proud New Owner
I recently inherited a 1982 GL500 Interstate from my FIL. She comes with plenty of scars but runs smooth and should make a nice daily driver. I plan to strip her down to the essentials and make a few slight modifications to give a modern vibe. Pretty sure I'm going to have a pile of questions in the coming weeks as this is my first project. Thanks in advance.
si vis pacem, para bellum
82 GL500I
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Re: Proud New Owner
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Let me be the first to suggest you change the timing belts ......
Gord
Let me be the first to suggest you change the timing belts ......
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
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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: Proud New Owner
Hello, welcome to ngw. I like your bike. Looks like it's been looked after.
Dave
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1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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Re: Proud New Owner
welcome to NGW.... We had a cx500c wished I had never sold it
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
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76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: Proud New Owner
Misread your initial posts, ignore what I said about timing belts.
Gord
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: Proud New Owner
Thanks for the welcome, I was wondering, were would the best place for me to post questions on my build, the 500 sub-forum or the technical forums?
si vis pacem, para bellum
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Re: Proud New Owner
Welcome aboard Devil Dog!!
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Being happy ain't nothing but having something to look foward too..
No matter what I'm doing I'd rather be riding.
Being happy ain't nothing but having something to look foward too..
No matter what I'm doing I'd rather be riding.
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Re: Proud New Owner
you will get more traffic in the technical forum and so more responsesSSgtC wrote:Thanks for the welcome, I was wondering, were would the best place for me to post questions on my build, the 500 sub-forum or the technical forums?
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: Proud New Owner
Welcome neighbor!
I suggest riding it as is for a considerable period THEN decide if you really want to strip it down.
Windshields, fairings and storage have their benefits, depending on your usage.
I wouldn't be without them, but I got spoiled., then developed MBS (good luck with THAT).
We have a Rally coming up in your backyard, you should come! http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=54574
Semper Fi from a green tree suit wearing brother (many moons ago).
I suggest riding it as is for a considerable period THEN decide if you really want to strip it down.
Windshields, fairings and storage have their benefits, depending on your usage.
I wouldn't be without them, but I got spoiled., then developed MBS (good luck with THAT).
We have a Rally coming up in your backyard, you should come! http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=54574
Semper Fi from a green tree suit wearing brother (many moons ago).
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"Fishtailed, flipped and flung me, but wearing it well". Sold!
82 GL1100 retired DD, needs work.... Sold 3/3/17
04 ST1300 DDDD (Double darksided daily driver) Sold 4/2022
93 GL1500I Double darksided and SOLD 3/29/20.
99 Valkyrie IS, Fast Black Double Darksided
"Fishtailed, flipped and flung me, but wearing it well". Sold!
82 GL1100 retired DD, needs work.... Sold 3/3/17
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Re: Proud New Owner
Welcome, Nice looking ride. I have the same bike and it is a great ride but mine is not as nice to look at. Adjusting the valves and especially the timing chain is a good place to go. Easy but necessary adjustments. Also some often develop creaking and popping of the rear suspension links/pivots. Likely only need to disassemble and lube. Down load the service manual from The CX500 site and check in with them too. Good group of folks there too
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74 CB750 K4 nice driver
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1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
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Re: Proud New Owner
Welcome from Florida
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