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Celtic Modifier
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Greetings,

I’m so glad to find this forum. Long story short, I’m a certified Motorcycle Mechanic (which just means I went to school to be reminded to read the manuals and use a torque wrench). My goal is to rescue bikes from the graveyards and put them in the hands of appreciative riders. I want to be a builder but for now I’m a repairman and modifier. I was looking for the perfect base to build my best friend his first adult bike and we just found a 1982 GL1100 naked Gold-wing. This maybe my first one to work on but based on how much I love this thing it won’t be my last.
Working on: 1982 Honda GL1100
1996 HD FLSTC Heritage Softail
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sparkyrasmus
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Welcome. We look forward to your insights into these beloved beasts. There are years of experience tucked away in these pages. Enjoy!
Goldwings don't accelerate, they gain inertia.

1978 GL1000 - almost stock SOLD
1979 GL1000 - Winter project/parts bike - custom "Busted" STILL BUSTED
1983 GL1100 Standard- raised from the dead and back to organ donor status :cry:
And the newest acquisition, 1979 Yamaha XS 650F to be a sidecar tug. crossy.gif
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Chainman
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Hello and welcome
1975 GL1000
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gltriker
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The enthusiasm IS contagious! tumb2
Cliff ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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pidjones
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Welcome! Hint: adding location to your profile allows those close to offer in-person assistance.

That bike should be a great intro to the GLs. I have rescued a few GL1000s and caution you not to be discouraged by what you may find may have been done by previous owners and mechanics. They can survive a LOT of abuse! There are new-to-me GL articles on the forum, and of course the standard issue warning: CHANGE YOUR BELTS!
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Rednaxs60
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Welcome! Before the timing belts - get an OEM service manual.
"When writing the Story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen."

Ernest

1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan (sold)
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
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Track T 2411
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Welcome from Wisconsin. 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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Celtic Modifier
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Post by Celtic Modifier »

Thank you Everyone!!! I appreciate the Welcome and the advice. I am about to locate an OEM manual (if anyone knows of a good location for both the actual paper manual and an online version please let me know.) And we will now add new belts to the top of the to do list!
Working on: 1982 Honda GL1100
1996 HD FLSTC Heritage Softail
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Gowing
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Welcome from Spokane. All you ever needed to know can be found here.
Dave

1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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MikeNTexas
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Welcome from another GW Newburgh. I bought my first wing last December and have restored three of them to date. It’s addictive.
1975 GL1000 Restored (sold)
1983 GL1100 Custom (sold)
1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
Another1976 GL1000 Project (finished and sold)
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5speed
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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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Rat
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Post by Rat »

Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Lots of good stuff in ShopTalk too ...

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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