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<blockquote data-quote="Tom_Charlton" data-source="post: 214692" data-attributes="member: 2210"><p>The Gl1000s are at least 40 years old and require experienced maintenance to keep them humming, especially the carburetors. Yes, I have a 78, but it is pretty much a just a display model because the carbs keep dripping fuel. Also, when was the last time you replaced and gapped points?</p><p></p><p>The Gl1100s are good machines, but are getting rather old (37 years +). Parts are getting harder to find and they have mechanical fuel pumps and point-type ignition, except for the 83.</p><p></p><p>The GL1200s (IMHO) are the best of the vintage Wings. I have three and ride them as much as I can. The four carbs can be maintenance hogs until you get them right and run about four ounces of Dextron-III in each fillup.</p><p></p><p>I also have a GL1500 that seems to be the most dependable of the bunch. Of course, it's newer (1988) and was well maintained before I bought it. I rode it 600 miles this last fall pulling a 4' X 8' teardrop camper and had no problems except for reduced fuel economy (25-30 mpg). The bike is fully encased by plastic, so just changing the oil & filter takes longer than the same job on a GL1200. But if you want to go cross-country and back, the GL1500 does it without complaints.</p><p></p><p>Overall, I would say the best bike for you is one that fits your maintenance skills, your riding plans, and your billfold. Welcome to the forum</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tom_Charlton, post: 214692, member: 2210"] The Gl1000s are at least 40 years old and require experienced maintenance to keep them humming, especially the carburetors. Yes, I have a 78, but it is pretty much a just a display model because the carbs keep dripping fuel. Also, when was the last time you replaced and gapped points? The Gl1100s are good machines, but are getting rather old (37 years +). Parts are getting harder to find and they have mechanical fuel pumps and point-type ignition, except for the 83. The GL1200s (IMHO) are the best of the vintage Wings. I have three and ride them as much as I can. The four carbs can be maintenance hogs until you get them right and run about four ounces of Dextron-III in each fillup. I also have a GL1500 that seems to be the most dependable of the bunch. Of course, it's newer (1988) and was well maintained before I bought it. I rode it 600 miles this last fall pulling a 4' X 8' teardrop camper and had no problems except for reduced fuel economy (25-30 mpg). The bike is fully encased by plastic, so just changing the oil & filter takes longer than the same job on a GL1200. But if you want to go cross-country and back, the GL1500 does it without complaints. Overall, I would say the best bike for you is one that fits your maintenance skills, your riding plans, and your billfold. Welcome to the forum [/QUOTE]
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