Recent content by Draggett

Last year I picked up a 78 GL1000 which had been put away wet (full gas tank) 25 years prior. I have been putting off cleaning the tank for some time expecting it to be difficult, time consuming, expensive, and possibly not effective. I had done a lot of Internet research on how best to do this...

As for the high price: a couple of years ago I resprayed my wife's Suzuki GS400 metallic red. A half pint of just the red base coat was over $100 for a half pint. That doesn't include the reducer or clearcoat. Just a regular low metallic enamel, not any of the new water-based stuff. For someone...

I just wanted to update the forum regarding this problem. When I got back to Florida after the summer in Canada, I picked up a new battery, put in some fresh gas and fired up the old girl. I rode it around the back yard for a few minutes, but it was clear that all was not well. The clutch was...

Thanks for the advice. The bike is waiting for my return to Florida this winter. I'll let you know how it goes (or not, as the case may be). :o)

Recently, I had an issue with my 1978 gl1000. I've had it for over 15 years with no problems, just routine mainenance. I had loaded the bike into the back of my truck, and when I got to my destination and took the bike out, it wouldn't go into gear. I checked the shift lever to see that it...

Thanks for the warm greetings. This really is a global group. I'll add photos when I get back to Nova Scotia, as I'm just using an iPad here and anything complex on this device is beyond me. Looking forward to participating in the forum.

I'm a recently retired GL 1000 owner who lives in Nova Scotia, Canada and in Inverness, Florida. Been riding about 15 years. My first bike (ever) was one of the two Goldwings I currently own. I never tire of looking over old bikes and talking with their owners.