1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Almost Identical to my 08. I got it in 19 and am closing on 50,000 miles since I picked it up.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Earlier today.
Dirt roads around 8000 ft. elevation in the rocky mountains.
Looks like it's about time for another back tire.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Still a very nice ride!
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Some more dirt road riding.
This bike has done great hauling us many miles on dirt.
I'm suprised that more people dont take their oldwings off of the pavement.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Just awesome.
I do take mine off the pavement since I live on a mile of gravel road ;) but I do not actively seek out gravel roads on my wing. For that i have my xr650r
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Some more dirt riding pics on my "Dual Sport".
My woman and I going off the beaten path:


National Grasslands:
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Colorado/Wyoming border:
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Pipeline road (not really a road):
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Close to home:
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Black Canyon National Park:
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Since there are not a lot of new posts lately,
I figured that I will give you guys something to look at.

Here are a few more pics of this orange bike, just riding around in the Mountains:

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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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This is one of my favorites. by chance I got my woman in both mirrors.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Nice. I always loved riding in Colorado
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Beautiful country, great pics …

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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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WOW! April - BOTM.
Thanks Gentlemen !
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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Congrats!
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Re: 1981 GL1100 "Dual Sport"

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The old bike is still going strong.
Went out for a ride yesterday and ended up at the dirtbike trails.
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