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1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
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Track T 2411
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Nice! I'm very envious, lol!
"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.
"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: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Great trip … and pics !
Gord
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
'13 Honda NC700sa … An old guy's bike, a bit boring … a bit shiney …
‘14 KLR650 ... gone
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
'13 Honda NC700sa … An old guy's bike, a bit boring … a bit shiney …
‘14 KLR650 ... gone
‘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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dontwantapickle
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Thanks!
This ride was a pretty big deal for us.
It celebrated 30 years of us riding together, we figured to make this trip extra special to us.
We've always loved riding in the Redwoods so we wanted to go back there,
and the first long ride we ever took was to the Million Dollar Hwy., so we wanted to repeat that.
and we did.
Two weeks on the road and my lady was totally ready to keep going. God I love that woman!
Ended up being 4575 miles.
We have ridden this bike many places and it has been in a lot of pics over the years,
But, This is probably the best picture I have ever taken of this bike...
Avenue of the Giants:
This ride was a pretty big deal for us.
It celebrated 30 years of us riding together, we figured to make this trip extra special to us.
We've always loved riding in the Redwoods so we wanted to go back there,
and the first long ride we ever took was to the Million Dollar Hwy., so we wanted to repeat that.
and we did.
Two weeks on the road and my lady was totally ready to keep going. God I love that woman!
Ended up being 4575 miles.
We have ridden this bike many places and it has been in a lot of pics over the years,
But, This is probably the best picture I have ever taken of this bike...
Avenue of the Giants:
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3KidsinAustin
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
That's a fabulous picture! You are a lucky guy, I couldn't get my wife to ride 400ft, let alone a few thousand miles! She used to join me on short trips about 15 years ago. Now, there had better be air conditioning and a cup holder!
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
GREAT picture !!
Gord
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
'13 Honda NC700sa … An old guy's bike, a bit boring … a bit shiney …
‘14 KLR650 ... gone
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
'13 Honda NC700sa … An old guy's bike, a bit boring … a bit shiney …
‘14 KLR650 ... gone
‘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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theailer
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
WOW, that looks like my dream trip 
I really do need to save some cash and go the states sometime soon.
I really do need to save some cash and go the states sometime soon.
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dontwantapickle
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Blue Sky - Kinda Warm - Let's Ride !
I was able to get the ol' dirtbike out yesterday for a afternoon ride.
Minimal snow up in the high country.
I made up to about 9500 ft. on the Grand Mesa before the road became too icy for a bike.
I was able to get the ol' dirtbike out yesterday for a afternoon ride.
Minimal snow up in the high country.
I made up to about 9500 ft. on the Grand Mesa before the road became too icy for a bike.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Great stuff …
Gord 
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
'13 Honda NC700sa … An old guy's bike, a bit boring … a bit shiney …
‘14 KLR650 ... gone
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
'13 Honda NC700sa … An old guy's bike, a bit boring … a bit shiney …
‘14 KLR650 ... gone
‘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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theailer
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Yeah that looks incredible, thanks for sharing.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"
Sweet!
"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.
"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.