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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
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Well, gaining a project does change the parameters a bit. That HD isn't that bad of a foundation for a project either. Thing is, as I stated before, they just aren't worth much. Even built up, and pretty. It has a few things to address immediately, like the bars, and forks. That entails all new cables, and lines. (you may get lucky, and he has some of the OE parts) At least they got rid of that ridiculous "peanut tank", that's a big plus. The pipes aren't a bad thing, as most people that may buy it from YOU, would dig the way it sounds. If it's 1000 Iron Head, used engine performance parts are plentiful, and fairly cheap. You can make it pretty fast with just a bumpy cam upgrade. Pretty easy to work on too. It really comes down to you. Is it the project you're looking for?'83 GS 1100T
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'95 GSXR 750w
The Rocket
I'm sick of all these Irish stereotypes! When I finish my beer, I'm punching someone in the face ! ! !Comment
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Owned '78 Ironhead for about 15 years. Liked it. Wife and I did our first date on it.
Rode it to Sturgis for the 50th, straight through from the Chicago 'burbs. Had a ball.
They can be dependable, just a little fiddly, but simple, very simple. And I like that.
At Mt. Rushmore:
When I sold it, (for more than I paid for it)
And some little details I added
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Probably never get another, but I don't regret my time with it.Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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It is a 1000cc. I like the idea of forward controls since I have long legs with old knees that don't like to be bent. As for the seat, I'll look for something similar to Baatfam's since the wife likes to ride too (If I go through with it). I'll be looking at it this afternoon.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E ProjectComment
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Agreed !!
Run !
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Baatfam,
I just spoke to (Then Came) Bronson. He approves.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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If you're just looking for a project the Sportster will end up costing you more out of pocket by the time you're ready for the next project after that. There's plenty of other bikes that will cost less in the end, stick with rice if money is a concern!2001 Kawasaki Voyager XII (Current bike)
1982 GS450txz (former bike)Comment
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It's official - I'm Crazy
I'm officially crazy. I brought the Ironhead home today.Last edited by jsandidge; 10-07-2019, 06:37 PM.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E ProjectComment
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you were never wavering anyhow
if thats what makes you happy kudos1983 GS 550 LD
2009 BMW K1300sComment
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Harley haters abound on this forum. Whatever makes you happy...do it. As long as you're still riding.Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)Comment
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