Howdy from Texas
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Howdy from Texas
Hey guys,
I just purchased a 78 GW GL1000 with 24000 miles on it, but it has been sitting since 1995.
I have already started researching on this great site and am impressed with all of the information here.
I am a teacher so my builds go quick and slow...Spring break is coming up in a couple of weeks so I expect a lot of cleaning and troubleshooting and then summer!
I'll upload pictures and such later but for now, I am glad to be here and can't wait to learn and be part of this community.
This is me:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t ... hread.html
Rick
I just purchased a 78 GW GL1000 with 24000 miles on it, but it has been sitting since 1995.
I have already started researching on this great site and am impressed with all of the information here.
I am a teacher so my builds go quick and slow...Spring break is coming up in a couple of weeks so I expect a lot of cleaning and troubleshooting and then summer!
I'll upload pictures and such later but for now, I am glad to be here and can't wait to learn and be part of this community.
This is me:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t ... hread.html
Rick
- chewy999
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Re: Howdy from Texas
Welcome to the site from the UK. All the help you'll need can be found here, but sounds like you realise that. Think you need to do 5 posts before you can put pictures on so look forward to seeing your bike.
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.
- Track T 2411
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Re: Howdy from Texas
Welcome from Wisconsin! Better get to work quick, we've got a run scheduled in nearby Arkansas in June, lol!
"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.
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Re: Howdy from Texas
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
Might see you in Eureka Springs in June ??
Gord
Might see you in Eureka Springs in June ??
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: Howdy from Texas
Quite the possibility. Got a battery today, no power...
Not asking a question, just letting yall know I'm excited!
I'll do some research, work on it this weekend, and fill yall in if need be.
Not asking a question, just letting yall know I'm excited!
I'll do some research, work on it this weekend, and fill yall in if need be.
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Re: Howdy from Texas
Greetings from Texas as well!
I'm in DFW and also just bought two '78s. These are a great group of guys
who have been loads of help so far.
Congrats on your purchase! Can't wait to see some progress.
I'm in DFW and also just bought two '78s. These are a great group of guys
who have been loads of help so far.
Congrats on your purchase! Can't wait to see some progress.
1976 GL1000 - no name yet
1978 GL1000 "Bombshell" - viewtopic.php?f=30&t=62876 [SOLD]
1978 GL1000 "Bombshell" - viewtopic.php?f=30&t=62876 [SOLD]
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Re: Howdy from Texas
welcome to NGW.... 78's ARE the best looking! I straddle the red river
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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
- 77Gowing
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Re: Howdy from Texas
Welcome Cleaner.
I`m recently retired here in Michigan. It will take me a year or so but am looking to move to San Angelo Texas.
I'm a transplant, was born in Dallas and I've always missed living in "Gods country".
I`m recently retired here in Michigan. It will take me a year or so but am looking to move to San Angelo Texas.
I'm a transplant, was born in Dallas and I've always missed living in "Gods country".
"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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Re: Howdy from Texas
Welcome from a fellow Texan in Denton.
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