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[OldBen]

Old Ben here posting from Oceanside, Ca. Got the bug to ride to Branson, Mo. in September for a reunion with the guys I served in Viet Nam in "66". Haven't ridden in a while so I found
an "83" Interstate with 38K on the clock. The first day I rode home with my new toy I smelled gas, found out it was one of the O rings in the No. 3 carb. That was the beginning of
many nights on line learning about Goldwings. I have to say that I have really enjoyed rebuilding the carbs and will install them soon. I still have a lot to do to get ready so I'll keep
it short and sweet.

Airborne All The Way

 

[hoppy59]

Old Ben here posting from Oceanside, Ca. Got the bug to ride to Branson, Mo. in September for a reunion with the guys I served in Viet Nam in "66". Haven't ridden in a while so I found
an "83" Interstate with 38K on the clock. The first day I rode home with my new toy I smelled gas, found out it was one of the O rings in the No. 3 carb. That was the beginning of
many nights on line learning about Goldwings. I have to say that I have really enjoyed rebuilding the carbs and will install them soon. I still have a lot to do to get ready so I'll keep
it short and sweet.

Airborne All The Way

Welcome to the Forum OldBen, you will find a lot of info on our bikes here. If you don't have a service manual, get one. It will come in handy.
I also wanted to thank you for your service!!! My wife and I are veterans, me, Navy her Army. She is disabled 100% and I am her Caregiver. We don't ride like we used to, but we are working on it!! Welcome and have fun!!! :thanks:

 

[bk2valve]

Hi Ben, Welcome to the forum and safe riding to Branson and a huge welcome home! :hi:

Blue water Navy Vietnam veteran here, Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1964-65....

Brian in NM

 

[slabghost]

Welcome aboard.

 

[Omega Man]

Weclome Ben! :hi:

~O~

 

[AApple]

Welcome to the CGW Forums, OldBen!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

 

[kah92340]

:wave: Welcome, just a bunch of guys here that love the old Wings.

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[GILLT]

Welcome Oldben. New member also. I see this is the right place to come for help and encouragement.

GILLT from Utah

 

[Winger 82]

Thank you for your service and Welcome from N.Western, Pa. :hi:

 

[joedrum]

welcome to CGW ...loo like you will fit ight in her :mrgreen:

 

[paddy.shadow]

Greetings and Welcome, hooyah, Airborne! I was a remf in Ft. Hunter-Liggett CA 84-88!

 

[n5mdvcolorado52]

Welcome from Army VET. From Colorful Colorado!

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif..Thanks for your service

 

[detdrbuzzard]

hello ben, welcome to CGW

 

[n5mdvcolorado52]

Welcome to the forum from Colorful Colorado! :wave:

I was stationed at Ft. Ord in 1971, Didn't Make it to Nam but can't say I Regret that. I Was in Korea while Vietnam was still on, I was in the 2nd Infantry Div. 1/72nd Armor, and we were placed on standby while I was there to go to Nam, but it never Happened.

Had a tour in Germany too! total of 10 Yrs. in the Army. My wifes Dad spent 2 Tours in Nam, it is great to kow you made it thru that war' and glad to see ya Riding again. :clapping:

 

[OldBen]

Thanks for the welcome. Have been really busy getting ready for the trip east but when I get a chance I'll post some pictures of my scooter.
Ben

Airborne All The Way!

 

[macka]

Hey Ben, Welcome from a Canadian vet. Glad to see you dug in right away. Have fun at the reunion.