New owner of a 78 GL1000

[sevesteen]

I've been sort of wanting a 4 cylinder Goldwing for a while, with a slight preference for a Vetter fairing and a flat seat. I really didn't need another bike, I really didn't have space for another bike, but I saw a beautiful GL1000 with less than 20,000 miles on Craigslist and had to at least go look at it. It didn't have a top trunk, and had an aftermarket seat

When I got there, I found that it DID have a trunk matching the Bates bags, just not installed. It DID have the flat seat--in a bag, in almost new condition. First bike I've bought that didn't need tires. It also came with the manual, and a complete GL1100 parts bike. Gauges look new, with no sun fade. (Owner kept the bike garaged and under a cover) Came back the next day with cash and a trailer, loaded the 1100 up, and followed Wife home on the 1000.

 

[Omega Man]

Welcome to the forums! That is one beautiful 1000!

~O~

 

[backlander]

Hello sevesteen and welcome to CGW. That's a beautiful bike. Congrats on the find.

 

[Jungo]

Welcome to the best classic Goldwings forum.

Greetings from the Sunshine State.

Live long and prosper. God bless you.

 

[zman]

Welcome, I`m not sure what they call that color blue but I`m sure it has a pretty name..It just has to!.Beautiful Bike, congrats.

 

[mcgovern61]

Nice!!!!! Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif. my favorite color

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic

 

[mwbill37841]

nice bike,

 

[C5Performance]

Awesome bike. Welcome!

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics from PA! Nice looking bike!

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! Wow - what a sweet lookin' bike! Nice find!!!

 

[1burthabutt]

Nice bike! Is that Piqua OH?

 

[sevesteen]

1burthabutt » Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:01 pm[/url]":1eiqsgvh]
Nice bike! Is that Piqua OH?

Yes, it is. I'll fix that once I've posted enough that it lets me.

 

[NCScooter]

zman » Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:45 pm[/url]":2epy8mve]
Welcome, I`m not sure what they call that color blue but I`m sure it has a pretty name..It just has to!.Beautiful Bike, congrats.

Candy Blue. I'm jealous. Welcome. :lust:

 

[1burthabutt]

Freebird grew up there. He brought me over for a few months last year. Missed the kids so we came back. He still has family there. I want to ride the bike over when and if we get time. With racing ya just never know. :/ We have been known to race Eldora from time to time. Safe riding to you.