GL1100 from Down Under.
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GL1100 from Down Under.
Hey All.
A few years ago I "acquired" an '82 GL1100 Standard, as a last minute addition to the purchase of another Wing-based 'special'.
In the process of getting really "nekkid"
Came from Michigan (sticker on fork leg). 68k miles.
Looked very presentable when it arrived, BUT the difference between then and now, under the surface ... ... OMG.
Nothing terrible - just all age-related stuff: hardened seals, corrosion ... umm ... hardened seals, corrosion ... umm ...
On a first-name basis with every air jet. LOL. And rear shock seal. And starter motor brush ... and ... and ...
Was v.impressed with the engineering of the first Wing in 1976, but this is the first Wing I've ridden. Wow!
Anyway, this will do for a start. Have quite a story to tell.
BTW: that Wing-based Special:
A few years ago I "acquired" an '82 GL1100 Standard, as a last minute addition to the purchase of another Wing-based 'special'.
In the process of getting really "nekkid"
Came from Michigan (sticker on fork leg). 68k miles.
Looked very presentable when it arrived, BUT the difference between then and now, under the surface ... ... OMG.
Nothing terrible - just all age-related stuff: hardened seals, corrosion ... umm ... hardened seals, corrosion ... umm ...
On a first-name basis with every air jet. LOL. And rear shock seal. And starter motor brush ... and ... and ...
Was v.impressed with the engineering of the first Wing in 1976, but this is the first Wing I've ridden. Wow!
Anyway, this will do for a start. Have quite a story to tell.
BTW: that Wing-based Special:
Last edited by WingnutGL on Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:37 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Welcome from......well, I don't know what the tag opposite hemisphere of "Down Under" would be named.
Therefore, I'll say welcome from New York State in the U.S.!
Now that we've met you, soon, start another topic and Tell That Story.
Therefore, I'll say welcome from New York State in the U.S.!
Now that we've met you, soon, start another topic and Tell That Story.
Cliff (74yrs )
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Welcome.
"Less is More" Anonymous
77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
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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: GL1100 from Down Under.
Hey Cliff, and thanks for the welcome.gltriker wrote:Welcome from......well, I don't know what the tag opposite hemisphere of "Down Under" would be named.
Therefore, I'll say welcome from New York State in the U.S.!
Now that we've met you, soon, start another topic and Tell That Story.
"Antipote" (an-tip-o-tey) is the word. Eg - Britian and New Zealand are on an antipote.
As for New York ... oh I don't know ... South Pole ???
Yep - will definitely tell 'that' story.
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Thanks everyone for the quick welcome.
Do you just happen to hover on NGW, or don't you have homes to go to? Harrr.
Do you just happen to hover on NGW, or don't you have homes to go to? Harrr.
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
welcome to NGW.... some of us have breaks at work
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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
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Welcome from the motherland, like your picture for your avatar, and your bike looks great, just needs TLC, unfortunately that means spending some cash.
All the help you'll need can be found here, just ask, and tell us your story!
All the help you'll need can be found here, just ask, and tell us your story!
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: GL1100 from Down Under.
Welcome from the state of Wisconsin. Some very nice looking hardware there!
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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.
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
I hover at homeWingnutGL wrote:Thanks everyone for the quick welcome.
Do you just happen to hover on NGW, or don't you have homes to go to? Harrr.
1978 custom GL1000
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
welcome. these old guys here love pictures btw.
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)
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Welcome from Colorado
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Pretty clean looking bike.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
Welcome from Florida. Both very nice bikes. Love the bikes.
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Re: GL1100 from Down Under.
TLC = Terrifying Lumps of Cash .... harrrr ...chewy999 wrote:Welcome from the motherland, like your picture for your avatar, and your bike looks great, just needs TLC, unfortunately that means spending some cash.
All the help you'll need can be found here, just ask, and tell us your story!
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