May 2011 BOM: Congrats Joe Whelan

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  • Guest

    #16
    Very well deserved, Joe! As someone who also polishes bolts that will never again be seen, and being in the middle of a ground up restoration, I know the hours you spent building this bike. And I know how proud you must be of her. Good job!!

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    • hampshirehog
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • Oct 2007
      • 12675
      • Hampshire. UK

      #17
      That is a very, very pretty bike.

      And the backdrop to the photo really sets it off too. Nice one Joe.
      79 GS1000S
      79 GS1000S (another one)
      80 GSX750
      80 GS550
      80 CB650 cafe racer
      75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
      75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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      • BassCliff

        #18
        Hi,

        Congratulations! That is a job well done. It's a great looking bike.



        Thank you for your indulgence,

        BassCliff

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        • ptexotik

          #19
          Stunning.
          How close to the tank do those bars come in tight cornering?

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          • jwhelan65

            #20
            Sheesh....thanks guys, more new photos here

            Last edited by Guest; 05-02-2011, 09:11 PM.

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            • Flaming Chainsaws

              #21
              *drool* Nuff said .

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              • SVSooke

                #22
                That is one sweet bike.Definitely worthy of the honor.I might be a bit biased though

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                • figman

                  #23
                  I like! I like!

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                  • wacky941
                    Forum Sage
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 2293
                    • USA

                    #24
                    Congrats Joe, that is one awesome machine you have there.
                    It's obvious you put a lotta hard work and pride into making it what it is today.
                    Congratulations, very well deserved!
                    http://www.visitedstatesmap.com/imag...TXUTWAWIsm.jpg

                    "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759

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                    • Guest

                      #25
                      Congrats Joe, Well deserved. You bring a lot of "excellence" to the site!

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                      • Guest

                        #26
                        I couldn't think of a better bike to be a BOM. Can't wait to see how your 1100 when it's done...

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                        • Colin Green

                          #27
                          Well done. If there is a more deserving BOM I would love to see it. She is a beauty all around but I especially love the seat.

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                          • gs scott
                            Forum Sage
                            Past Site Supporter
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 1106
                            • Chelmsford, MA

                            #28
                            May 2011 BOM

                            Joe,
                            Congratulations! Your bike looks awesome! Beautiful job bringing her back to glory.
                            Scott
                            1982 GS1000S #1 bought in 84, #2 gone, #3 in hibernation
                            1983 GS1100ES #1 (bought in 03, July 09 BOM, 65k traded in 17), #2 New daily rider, #3 in hibernation
                            1982 GS1100E Red #1 - Original owner, sold in 93, #2 (Red) sold in 20 to Andy B
                            2018 Gold Wing Tour - new out of the crate :) 1st non-Suzuki in 38 years
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                            • KGB
                              Forum Guru
                              • Nov 2002
                              • 7146
                              • Wilmington ma

                              #29
                              That is a beautiful bike!
                              Great job on the restore and doing it your way. Very,very nice.
                              I'm sure it runs and handles as well as it looks.
                              Be proud, very proud.
                              Keith
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                              1980 GS1000S, blue and white
                              2015Triumph Trophy SE

                              Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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                              • GS ace

                                #30
                                We wouldn't expect anything less.

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