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| Posted: Mon Jan 16th, 2012 02:50 pm | 1st Post |
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Gio Giovanni of BlackSmith Motoring Company and his customized GL1000 were featured on Fox News at the 2012 International Motorcycle Show in Washington D.C. http://youtu.be/0lACcDV7TKw Not only was he featured on TV, but Gio's bike also won the top prize in the Retro class: http://youtu.be/uPMoCo71mjc There was some serious competition, so it's good to see the GL1000 getting some well-deserved notoriety. This bike is not exactly my "cup-of-tea," but there is some amazing workmanship involved here. Sharp eyes will see some Randakk content on this special bike. I provided a bit of consulting on tuning the supercharger, etc. Just goes to show, that a single carb can work great on a GL1000...especially when there is a blower behind it  (By the way, the supercharged CBX I'm building will use a somewhat similar carb.)
____________________ Randall Washington (Randakk) President & Chief Executive Rider Winston-Salem, NC USA http://www.randakks.com |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16th, 2012 06:11 pm | 2nd Post |
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Overdone in my opinion , but it is nice to see that other bikes can win , and not only those David Harleyson.(or what there name is ? ).
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16th, 2012 07:08 pm | 3rd Post |
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...ummmm did he say $75,000 for that bike? I think not....
____________________ "Try to open your mouth a little WIDER when you speak..." |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17th, 2012 07:00 am | 4th Post |
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Nice bike....
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17th, 2012 08:32 am | 5th Post |
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It is very good to see the Goldwing in the news. I'm not crazy about the looks or the price tag, but the quality of the work is first class.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17th, 2012 09:29 am | 6th Post |
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I like it, the old style look is nice and the workmanship excellent. I am not very familiar with GL1000 parts Randakk, what parts did you have on that Wing?
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| Posted: Tue Feb 7th, 2012 02:28 pm | 7th Post |
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broadbent wrote:I like it, the old style look is nice and the workmanship excellent. Like I said, sharp eyes (and familiarity with my catalog) are required to see the item(s). I don't troll for business on this forum, so I prefer not to say. P.S. That bike won some more awards after my original post. The "value" mentioned was certainly laughable, but if true - I need to call my insurance agent and seriously upgrade the coverage on my collection of bikes. 
____________________ Randall Washington (Randakk) President & Chief Executive Rider Winston-Salem, NC USA http://www.randakks.com |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 7th, 2012 04:03 pm | 8th Post |
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Thanks Randall for all you do to help keep quality in your products and the interesting bikes that come from those who use them.
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 7th, 2012 06:40 pm | 9th Post |
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It has a spin on oil filter adapter. No way to tell whose it is. Also an electric fuel pump that looks like Randall's. My 2 guesses. Last edited on Tue Feb 7th, 2012 06:41 pm by dingdong ____________________ Tom Black 93 1500 Aspy Yellow 76 1000 Member: Wild Rhinos, Oklahoma Chapter Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. "You have enemies? Good. That means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill Double Darksider Austone Taxi & Michelin Pilot Activ |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 7th, 2012 10:29 pm | 10th Post |
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75K for a bike, and he puts a $3 orange and black grip Fram oil filter on it....
____________________ 1983 GL1100 Interstate Black 1997 GL1500 SE Pearl Sapphire Black |
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| Posted: Wed Feb 8th, 2012 10:13 am | 11th Post |
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Silicon Sam wrote:75K for a bike, and he puts a $3 orange and black grip Fram oil filter on it.... +1 on that Silicon Sam.. That was the first thing that caught my eye because it did not match the bike lol
____________________ 82 gl 1100 Ok not naked anymore. Have pics, Now working on paint. My name is Wayne
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| Posted: Wed Feb 8th, 2012 01:03 pm | 12th Post |
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I like how the guy said" they are just like jewelry". And just like jewelry. Absolutely useless.  Sorry bikes, especially Goldwings are made to ride, not just to look at  ....... In my opinion of course. Which certainly ain't worth $75,000.00 Last edited on Wed Feb 8th, 2012 01:09 pm by Goldwinger ____________________ Chuck, 1997 SE Green(The Intelligent colour) and beautiful Starting to warm up. If your not man enough to take the lead, stop complaining from behind. To all of the troops and Vets,,, Thank you. I will never forget. |
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