Hello from Texas

[PeterDas]

I recently purchased a 1983 GL1100 Aspencade to restore and ride. I'm sure I'll have tons of questions and I have already done some lurking here. I can't wait to ride it, but it will be awhile.

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic ...nice bike

 

[backyardtrouble]

Howdy and Welcome... :wave:

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[zman]

Welcome from California, Looks like she`ll clean up nice.

 

[Omega Man]

Welcome to the forums! Nice bike to start with, can't remember the last time I saw a dresser without engine crash bars.

~O~

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz, nice project. Steve83 will be happy for another new 83 owner.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classic from PA! Nice bike to start with...

 

[Luke Seel]

Welcome to CGW from the north end of the state.

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from a displacd Texan in Southern California! Yup, Ansimp is right - I'm thrilled to see another '83 resurrected! Of course, it's good to see any Oldwing put back on the road.

So, tell us a bit about yourself and this sweet machine of yours...

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from N.Western,Pa. :hi: :hi:

 

[backlander]

Welcome to CGW. Nice.

 

[Joep]

Howdy neighbor from North TEXAS DFW area....

 

[PeterDas]

Well, I bought it in San Antonio for $400. It isn't running, but the engine is turns freely. It came with a ton of extra chrome, crash bars, and a set of newer rear luggage. I think I'm going to see if the newer luggage will fit. It has electrical issues, someone took out the fuse panel and alot of disconnected wires. First order of business will be to go through the wiring and replace the missing ignition switch. Then I will see if it will run on carb clean before I go into the carbs. I was a small engine mechanic for about 6 years and an auto mechanic for a short time, so I am not afraid to get dirty! I plan on painting it and buffing the engine if everything works out mechanically. I did loose the right saddlebag lid on the way home with it, but the newer set has all of it's parts. I used to ride a 250cc Chinese scooter until it was on it's 2nd head after 2000 miles. I am a large fellow and was asking too much of it on the freeway at 65-70. I can't wait to ride the wing, but It will be some time before I get to that point.

 

[HOTT]

Welcome from the Houston side.

HOTT

 

[rock42]

welcome from waco