New Member, old Goldwing

[phenrichs78]

New member here. I just acquired a 78 GL1000 from a friend who thought it would be a good project for him. Him without tools or mechanical ability. Well long story short he bought one that is complete and gave this one to me. FREE! :yahoo: I received the project last night. One partially disassembled motorcycle and three boxes of parts. I know right off the bat I will be needing some slip on pipes, throttle and clutch cables, and some miscellaneous other parts oh and tires. I don't see anything major missing so that is good.

Anyway here is a pic of my new beauty.

 

[joedrum]

the fun begins ... welcome to classic

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics. Everyone likes a good basket (or box) case.

 

[backlander]

Howdy and welcome to CGW. Good winter project.

 

[phenrichs78]

I have to say one of the best parts of this deal is that a couple weeks ago before I got the bike and the boxes he rode to town(3 hours) to deliver me the carbs and intake from within the side bag of his 79 wing. What a smarta**. Can't wait to get my hands dirty. Been a long time since I rebuilt a bike.

 

[zman]

Welcome to the forum..I think what you have is an earlier model, Maybe `76 or `77. The wheels and color(ruby red). Either way good luck with your new project, lots of help here.

 

[phenrichs78]

I guess I don't know for sure yet. Getting the title this weekend. I suppose I could just check the vin

 

[AApple]

joedrum » Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:36 pm[/url]":3g03lqxm]
the fun begins ... welcome to classic

Sez the feller that knows a thing or two about "basket" cases!! Except in Joe's case, his baskets are buckets.... :smilie_happy: :mrgreen:

Welcome to the CGW Forums, phenrichs78!!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

My bike was also FREE! (Except some $3500 later to be safely restored for heavy road service!) No such thing as free! :hihihi:

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif.

 

[mwbill37841]

welcome from tenn.

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz and a smokey Reno atm.

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from N.Western,Pa. :hi:

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! Have a blast with the new project!