Introduction and thanks

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78Wingman
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Introduction and thanks

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I just wanted to formally say "hello" and thank you all for the wonderful information that you provide!

I have been a member since August 2019. I figured it was time to step out of the shadows - so to speak. I have a '78 Wing (that might have been obvious... :-D ). When she came into my life she was a non-runner with a bunch of miscellaneous parts thrown in to make her that much more irresistible. Due to challenges life has allowed me to experience it has taken a little over 2 years to bring her to the point of us sharing road time together. What an amazing experience to ride a naked Goldwing! I had never been owned or even ridden a Goldwing prior to being owned by this one.

Thanks to all who have contributed to these forums and to the technical articles for helping me bring my bike back to life!

Todd
‘78/‘83 GL1000/1100 - moved on to a new life
1999 Valkyrie IS
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robin1731
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Welcome aboard from Indiana.

I'm sure you already "Changed the belts". lolol ;)
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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78Wingman
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As a matter of fact I did just change the belts. Mostly due to the seemingly constant reminders posted ALL OVER this site. I figured the Universe was trying to tell me something... :-D
‘78/‘83 GL1000/1100 - moved on to a new life
1999 Valkyrie IS
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Track T 2411
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Welcome from Wisconsin, from another Todd, lol. Enjoy the ride!
"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.
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Glad you 'came out'

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
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Welcome to ngw. 78s ARE the best looking
-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
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78Wingman
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Re: Introduction and thanks

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They have really grown on me! They are all beautiful in their own way ( crossy.gif ).

I feel like mine is a little deceptive - engine is an '83. But it's mostly a '78...
‘78/‘83 GL1000/1100 - moved on to a new life
1999 Valkyrie IS
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