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Boogieman
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Hi from Australia

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Post by Boogieman »

Hi,
New to the forum.
I don’t own a Goldwing despite liking them since I saw a GL1000 rusting away in the sun at my uncles farm 35 years ago.
I’ve always had a thought of stripping one down and have come across an ’85 Aspencade which may be the start I’m after.
I am after some ideas, info and photos (or steer me to the build threads and gallery) from anyone that has done the same.
I’d like to do this without cutting the frame so I can put it back to standard if needed.

Cheers.
‘81 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana (Bombed up)
‘07 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (Bog stock except for a Yoshi pipe)
‘75 Honda GL1000 (Under construction- Going to be a beast)
‘76 Suzuki A100 (Under construction- Should be some noisy smoky fun)

Good things come to those that get out in the shed and build it!
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Rat
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Re: Hi from Australia

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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Use the search box to find relevant threads .... scroll all the way to the bottom of the any page to find more relevant threads .... the 'Menu' drop down gets you to the Gallery

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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CYBORG
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Re: Hi from Australia

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Welcome from Michigan USA. Ask questions. We have answers
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Track T 2411
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Re: Hi from Australia

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Welcome from Wisconsin, USA.
"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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rcmatt007
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Re: Hi from Australia

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CYBORG wrote:Welcome from Michigan USA. Ask questions. We have answers
An if we don't know, we make it up lolol …. welcome to NGW
-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
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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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77Gowing
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Location: San Angelo, Texas

Re: Hi from Australia

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Welcome from San Angelo texas.
(Formerly from Michigan)
You are lucky, lots of help on this site. I know because as a new to MCs & GW in particular this site helped me take a pile of Narley partz and turning them into a running wonderful ride...77GL1000. I was 61 yrs old when I started.
These fellows have seen a thing or two.
And really know what they are about. Shop talk shall be your friend. If an arm chair warrior like me can do it so can you. It took me quite awhile to do this because I suffer from paralysis by analysis. But there are many I have observed that "get after it" pronto. After having been so uber cautious in my start, I now can move quickly and know my business. However, knowing I clumsy in mind spirit and body I try to go after repairs and upgrades carefully. When I rush am prone to stupid mistakes.

All the best to you.
BTW change your belts!
"Less is More" Anonymous

77Gowing
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)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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5speed
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Re: Hi from Australia

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welcome to our corner of the interwebs
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)
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