New guy on the block

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heDONist
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New guy on the block

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Just find this site,
Owner of 1975 gl1000, bought in 1986. currently been sitting for the last 15 years, ready to get her going again.
Thank you, Don B.
heDONist
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Isn't really naked, it has a Windjammer fairing, sissy bar with rear rack. I hope to both get and give help.
Thank you, Don B.
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CYBORG
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Re: New guy on the block

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Welcome to the site. Post your location. Might be other members close by you would be willing to give you some hands on help
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Track T 2411
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Post by Track T 2411 »

Welcome from Wisconsin. Lots of good info in ShopTalk, including frequently asked questions about getting your Wing back on the road.
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.
heraldhamster
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Post by heraldhamster »

welcome heDONist, plenty shmaht & hep-full fokes 'round this joint.
hang in there, 15 years of inactivity is usually nothing for these jewels.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)

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I am in New Jersey, USA. southern NJ. i have had the wing up and down the east coast, Maine to Florida. Never let me down. Family came along and the bike got put away. when I got her the miles were around 12000 and now about 55000. nice blue paint.bike has been covered on the center stand in the corner of the garage. I read thru the list on the forum about starting after a long sit. I also have the Honda shop manual.
Thank you, Don B.
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Rat
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

After a long nap like that it’s probably wise to change the timing belts early in the reawakening process ...

Gord
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‘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
AZNGW Rider
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Welcome from the desert country.
1976 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
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Past Bikes
1975 Kawasaki KZ400
1977 Goldwing GL-1000
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welcome to NGW... are you sure it is not "new kid(s) on the block"?
-Rodger-
all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
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"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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