My new '75!!
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My new '75!!
She's a little dusty in the pick but she has a full set of vetters and only 15,000miles!!! I plan on going through the carbs gas tank and fuel pump rebuilding the brakes adding new SS lines, wheel bearings upgrading the ignition to dyna electronic and dyna coils, fluids changes and new timing belts if there is anything I forgot let me know thanks for having me!
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98 KawasakiVulcan Classic VN1500 (current ride)
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
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Re: My new '75!!
A little bit about me I'm from Midwest Illinois and have been working on stuff since a young age I started on lawnmowers then cars and ended up going to diesel school in Nashville Tennessee got my first bike an '82 Yamaha XS650 about a year after I graduated in '09 from there been buying and selling old Japanese bikes ever since I just can't get enough of them!!!
98 KawasakiVulcan Classic VN1500 (current ride)
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
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Re: My new '75!!
welcome to NGW.... a cx 500 as well. cannot tell, is it a custom?
Vetter set ups look nice
Vetter set ups look nice
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"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
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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: My new '75!!
Welcome from your northerly neighbor state, Wisconsin! Looks like a great start. And it's my favorite color! Sounds like you've played around with a few of these older bikes, but a little reminder about the electrical system being touchy shouldn't hurt. And of course the ever popular 'change the belts' chant, lol! Enjoy the ride!
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'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
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'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
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"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: My new '75!!
rcmatt007 I am pretty sure the CX500 is just the "base" model it is an '80 I picked it up first but the wing jumped it's spot in line to the lift
98 KawasakiVulcan Classic VN1500 (current ride)
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
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Re: My new '75!!
Welcome from the UK. You're off to a good start and you have a plan! Enjoy the ride and ask away if you get stuck.
I had a CX500 back in the mists of time, and sure those bars aren't original.
I had a CX500 back in the mists of time, and sure those bars aren't original.
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.
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Re: My new '75!!
Welcome to NGW...you've got a great ride there!
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
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Re: My new '75!!
could be, a little hard to tell from the picture, the custom had more a chopper style tank. if the title has a letter after the cx500 c=custom d=deluxeRedneckrickard wrote:rcmatt007 I am pretty sure the CX500 is just the "base" model it is an '80 I picked it up first but the wing jumped it's spot in line to the lift
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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
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Re: My new '75!!
CX500A
CX500C (custom)
CX500C (custom)
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.
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Re: My new '75!!
Welcome to the 'Wingdom.
You'll fit right in ....
Gord
You'll fit right in ....
Gord
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: My new '75!!
Per chewy999's pictures the cx is definitely not a custom I can see how the goofy bars that were on it would have made you wonder that was the first thing I ordered for it
98 KawasakiVulcan Classic VN1500 (current ride)
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
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Re: My new '75!!
Velcome to Vingdom
"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
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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: My new '75!!
Welcome and congrats on your acquisition.
Whereabouts in IL. are you located? Or are you still?
AL
Whereabouts in IL. are you located? Or are you still?
AL
They call me "Dog Boy"
Can't blame the "PO"
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Team 993
Can't blame the "PO"
Original owner 76 LTD
Team 993
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Re: My new '75!!
I'm currently in Danville IL east central IL AKA the armpit of the world
98 KawasakiVulcan Classic VN1500 (current ride)
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
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Re: My new '75!!
I checked this morning it's a CX500D
98 KawasakiVulcan Classic VN1500 (current ride)
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )
75 Honda GL1000 (project #1 )
80 Honda CX500D (project #2)
99 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (sold too fast!)
85 Honda GL1000LTD (sold)
99 Yamaha TT-R 250 (stolen )
82 Yamaha XJ1100 (sold)
82 Yamaha XS650 (traded for a vw bug )