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[ianstaley]

Hi all, newbe on here, I have a GL1000 but right now she is in Holland and will be pulled over here in September 13. She has been stored in the dry for about 10 years so I can expect a full rebuild of the engine, carbs, some welding maybe and a new paint scheme. I still haven't decided to continue as a dressed wing or go naked yet but we will see what happens after I tear her down for the beauty treatment.

 

[backlander]

Howdy ianstaley and welcome to CGW. Good luck to you on your project.

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif.

 

[AApple]

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

Looking forward to seeing some pics! :good:

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic

 

[stanlw]

Welcome from New Mexico.

 

[Omega Man]

Welcome to the forums Ian! We can help ya along the way if needed.

~O~

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[ianstaley]

Okay so to all thanks for the welcome I am certain that I will enjoy my time here. Thanks again.

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz

 

[zman]

Welcome to the forum, you should be able to rebuild the carbs, clean out the fuel tank change the belts and fluids and not much else, maybe some cooling tube orings,hoses brake calipers but I would not worry about the engine, It will probably be fine if it just sat for 10 years and ran before.
Good luck on your project.

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! Best of luck with the resurrection, and yes - we want pics!

 

[OldWrench]

Welcome your fun is just beginning, they are great bikes

 

[kerryb]

Welcome to the forum from bflo. What kind of welding do you think might be needed?

 

[ianstaley]

OldWrench » Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:59 am[/url]":1gtd0rah]Welcome your fun is just beginning, they are great bikes

I have used the bike for about a year before I laid her up, I have had some great cars and bikes in my time (62 now) and have got rid off, had I kept them they would be worth a fortune now. So I decided years ago after I bought my Toyota Supra MK3 I would keep her, that also applied to the Wing. My daughter wants the Supra and the Wing when I die. So I have to get her the GL back on the road and refurbished for me First then my daughter a long ways off second. The Supra has no real rust problems always kept her well too. she has done 188000 Kicks and still running and as factory. So over the next couple of years I have lots of time to rebuild her.

I go over to Holland in August/Sept. Thats when I tow her back to the UK. The Supra is allready here for 5 years. You know what I am so sorry I didn't keep up my license for the bike. I let it lapse so now have to take my test all over again.

 

[ianstaley]

kerryb » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:21 am[/url]":3p8xuvox]Welcome to the forum from bflo. What kind of welding do you think might be needed?

As I last saw her not a lot, but last year I did a evening course at Leeds college on Classic Car Restoration for fabrication and welding, so I now have the skills just need the beast and strip her down. :thanks:

 

[OldWrench]

I know what you mean about keeping things. I still have my 67 GTO, it will go to my Grandson one day. Doesn't Europe have a progressive motorcycle licensing system for motorcycles. Since I'm a truck technician I'm required to keep what we call a CDL (commercial drivers license), I'm told if I should let that laps it is pretty expensive to get back. New riders under 21 are now required to take the motorcycle safety course before they can get their license, at least that is the way it is her in California.

 

[ianstaley]

Yes it is a three stage license, first stage is for theory 2 parts a multiple choice section basic Highway Code, the second part is risk assessment you go through (on a screen) multiple scenarios in which you have to ascertain the risk. Then come the practical. Depending on your age you can go for basic riders test called CBT or Compulsory Basic Training when you have that you can drive on the road showing L plates(learner plates) and then take your test for real called the A2 test, if you pass that you can ride a bike upto 47HP when you had that for 2 years you can go the whole hog and convert to an A license but if you are over 24 you can go straight for the A test. As I Am an old dawg of 62 I can go straight for the A test which lets me drive unrestricted (any power and size) you can read it here https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/mot ... ained.html.

So never let your license lapse or expire.
Ian

 

[David Mantle]

Grimsby here - you will not be disappointed with both the breadth and depth of knowledge over all things wing on this site. There are some very clever people here so do not be afraid to ask - after all the only silly question is the one you don`t ask. :moped:

 

[mwbill37841]

welcome from tenn.