been a bike rider since I was 12. started on dirtbikes and moved to roadbikes as soon as I could get a cycle endorsement.
in 90' I was in a pretty bad bike wreck and got messed up for awhile. also shortly after my wife decided to leave me with our 2 young kids and a decided I'd hang-up the helmet for awhile...
even though I rode occasionally I didn't own another bike till last spring. when I bought my current GL1100.
my kids are grown and I have a great wife of 15+ years now, and we are slowly getting back into riding.
looked for a bike for a couple years before buying this one... but I always wanted a early 80's GL.
my 83 was a basket-case
most of the engine was packed in the saddlebags and truck.
the seat was torn up. and the breaks and suspension was in need of repair.
oh and the carbs were dry and gummy..
the bike is a comp of many parts... many colors under the top coat of black paint...
and a few different models .
but it has much character, and best of all its mine.
awsome to find such a cool forum to hang out.
and a great bunch of guys with simular interests.
Jim
in 90' I was in a pretty bad bike wreck and got messed up for awhile. also shortly after my wife decided to leave me with our 2 young kids and a decided I'd hang-up the helmet for awhile...
even though I rode occasionally I didn't own another bike till last spring. when I bought my current GL1100.
my kids are grown and I have a great wife of 15+ years now, and we are slowly getting back into riding.
looked for a bike for a couple years before buying this one... but I always wanted a early 80's GL.
my 83 was a basket-case
most of the engine was packed in the saddlebags and truck.
the seat was torn up. and the breaks and suspension was in need of repair.
oh and the carbs were dry and gummy..
the bike is a comp of many parts... many colors under the top coat of black paint...
and a few different models .
but it has much character, and best of all its mine.
awsome to find such a cool forum to hang out.
and a great bunch of guys with simular interests.
Jim