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After what seemed like 6 mo's of snow in Chicago, weather broke. At winterize, i ran the fuel out of carbs by turning of supply-drained bowls. 1983 GL 1100. Mind you, last year i did a complete rebuild of this bike, including carb rebuild n sync. Just tried to start, of course she purred...

Was wondering if any "old wingers" around in the Chicago area? Though its fine riding with my buddies with newer Harleys, would think it might be a good idea to guys in the area to get together for a ride, discuss these old classic bikes...etc. I'm a new member as was just seeing who might be...

OK, so i started with a 83 Interstate last year, did resto and now found an 1987 Interstate with 42k miles (i'm addicted!!!!). Will be going to look at it Tuesday. Has had stator replaced, I was just wondering if this 87 gl 1200 needs all electrical upgrades that my 83 gl 1100 did in terms of...

I have a seat off an 1983 Interstate, not sure what other years it may fit, but it's in good shape (see pics)...make me an offer & cover shipping, from Northbrook, IL---bought it when i started my resto project past winter....decided to re-upholster current seat as i wanted dark red piping...

Hi all! I had refreshed an 1983 Interstate, put everything back together...included carb rebuild kits, new bearings in swingarm, valve adjustment, new belts and on and on. Upon initial ride last week, i hear a weird knocking noise only upon deceleration. Almost sounds like the drive shaft, but...

Just wanted to to say thanks as a few weeks ago you guys helped me troubleshoot an electrical issue on a 1983 Interstate i'm rebuilding. Thought i'd post a before (red) and after (black)-at least to this point, waiting on a few parts back from paint-side bags, covers, false tank, side...

New to forum here...restoring a 83 Interstate; All painatable parts (fenders, false tank, side covers and fairing off to paint)...did the electrical upgrades to stator wires, dogbone fuse, new fuseblock-went with spade connectors, brakes, master cylinder rebuilds, wheel bearing, everything, and...