07-22-2026, 06:50 AM
The GL1000s were very popular in the early 80s when I was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base not too far north of Santa Barbara, CA. Nearly all of them were fitted with Vetter fairings and bags and lost a lot of their special identity, but, in the long run, I think, led Honda to develop their touring line. The GL1000s opened the door to motorcycle touring in the US, with Craig Vetter's help.
There's a difference in riding a naked bike and riding a bike naked.
Won't make that mistake again.
2013 Honda CB1100 Standard. Gone, but not forgotten.
Won't make that mistake again.
2013 Honda CB1100 Standard. Gone, but not forgotten.