Dan Azzarito
I purchased my 78 (VIN #GL 14011020) from the original owner in May 1994 with 5,200 miles, it had not been run in years and was left with fuel in the carbs. This was the first standard (not dressed) wing I had ever seen and I just had to have it. After cleaning the fuel system and a complete rebuild of the carbs, she was ready to run. The original tires were replaced with new Metzlers and the rest of the bike was gone through completely. All the chrome and paint (black with gold pinstripes) was original and near perfect. I bought a fork mounted windshield but was not happy so I found another '78 with a fairing and bags and with a little cleaning and paint they went on along with the engine guards and a trunk. The bags and trunk come off from time to time but once you get use to having the room it is hard to go 1/2 naked. My wife and I have been on day rides that go 500 miles, out for a weekend or just around the corner for a coffee on it. I have had street bikes since 1975 but this was my first GL and although I have a 75 GL project bike and a 77 parts bike and usually 5 or 6 other bikes I am rebuilding or playing with, I am sure that I will never get rid of this one in particular. Dan Azzarito CWC 504 |
