New member from Minnesota '78 rescue

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MN_Oldwing
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New member from Minnesota '78 rescue

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Hello fellow GL owners. I have been given a low mileage 78 that has been sitting for far too long in a garage. My goal is to get it running before winter (get the basic mechanics refurbished) then spend the winter restoring the rest of the cosmetic pieces. With a little help from ngw I have all the confidence I need to get her back on the road in style. I will start a thread with my progress in a day or so. Thanks in advance to this forum and all you enthusiasts for helping us newbies out! This is my first GW and my first restoration on an older bike.
BTW I have the same username on another GW forum in case this looks familiar to some of you.

Larry
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2011 Harley Davidson Road Glide Custom
1978 Honda GL 1000 - under construction
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5speed
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welcome to our corner of the net.
just a heads up..the crusty old guys here love lots of pictures. :mrgreen:
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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MN_Oldwing
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I knew that was coming so here you are: day 1 and where I'm at today.
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Isn't it amazing how parts just seem to fall off, lol! Um, your shop is cleaner than my house... you'll have to do something about that! lolol lolol lolol Enjoy the ride!
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'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!
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Re: New member from Minnesota '78 rescue

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Welcome, there is lots of help here.
"Less is More" Anonymous

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1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold :crying)
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
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Welcome to the site!
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Welcome to the club. Love the 78's... That's a good looking one ya got there.
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Welcome from Apple Valley, MN. Looks like a great gift. Where are you located here in MN? Might have to stop over and watch your progress.
Ride'n or Shoot'n
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Oldest Sage wrote:Welcome from Apple Valley, MN. Looks like a great gift. Where are you located here in MN? Might have to stop over and watch your progress.
I am up near St Francis, North Anoka County. Send me a pm next time your heading up this way. I usually get a few hours in the evening after work to tinker on the bike and an occasional weekend.
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Track T 2411 wrote:Um, your shop is cleaner than my house...
And bigger than mine! lolol

Welcome to the site from the UK.

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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
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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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You've got a great ride there...you're gonna like it so much you'll need another one :lol: Welcome and enjoy the forums!!
Mark

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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Welcome from Indy.
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Can't believe I'm first to suggest .... change the timing belts ....

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wow... I had forgotten how good looking 78 wings are! welcome
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Welcome! So, naked or dressed? I think the 78 looks great both ways: https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... 13&t=60291
Have fun and keep us posted.
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