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Moonshine SS1000 – 1000 Mile Motorcycle Trip

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There is a club, association, bunch of crazies – whatever you want to call it – group of people who like to ride motorcycles.  A long ways – I mean…really far.

They are called “Iron Butts” – the world’s toughest motorcycle riders.  They like to test themselves and their bikes for long distance endurance rides…read more on the Iron Butt website.

Brad, Rick and I have been thinking about one of the SaddleSore 1000 rides for a while…but we just never said OK.  Then our opportunity arose – it was the Moonshine SS1000.

The Moonshine Lunch Run is a “legendary” ride with the destination in Casey, IL (near Terre Haute, IN).  Let me tell you, the ride is fun – but the burgers, BBQ and pie are out of this world.

Brad ended up not being able to go – but Rick and I made the ride in 24 hours and had a good time.  Here is the map and some pictures.

The map - 1000 miles, 8 stops, 23 hours. (1 to spare)

The map - 1000 miles, 8 stops, 23 hours. (1 to spare)

The Start - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Start - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

At home, before we left.

At home, before we left.

Gas stop and rest.

Gas stop and rest. Illinois, I think.

Another stop...

Another stop...this was Indiana

A little blurry - but notice the temp. This Friday morning about 5:00am.

A little blurry - but notice the temp. This Friday morning about 5:00am.

Yup...tailbag. FROST!

Yup...tailbag. FROST!

This is a Friday morning stop - we'll call it breakfast.

This is a Friday morning stop - we'll call it breakfast.

Casey, IL Comfort Inn - the final stop.

Casey, IL Comfort Inn - the final stop.

1978 GoldWing for sale – $2100

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1978 Gold Wing GL 1000 – $2100

  • 82,000 miles
  • Carbs have been rebuilt
  • New cables (clutch and accelerator)
  • Brake fluid flushed and changed
  • Corbin Seat (super plush)

If you are looking for a classic GL1000 – this is a great bike.  I bought this from my brother-in-law last fall and have really enjoyed it.  I have put about 2000 miles on the bike and it is incredible.  One trip was about 1100 miles.  I would trust this bike for any length of run.

The Samsonite luggage is included – I have epoxied all the cracks from the inside.  (These are very prone to cracking) and the still look cool.  Very vintage.

The mufflers have been replaced with the Sportster pipes – the originals were rusting away.

I have removed the large Vetter fairing and opted for the clean, no fairing look.  I do have a windshield which can be added for a little more wind protection – if that is what you are looking for.  (I do still have the Vvetter if you want it – too much for the look I was after.)

I have also modified the rear rack.  I changed the rear lights and turn signals to aftermarket and then shortened the height of the rear rack.  I lover the bagger look of the wings and this, in my opinion, really helps it out.  You can see how low it is in the picture here.

Please call or email with questions.  tom@altmanville.com or 319-430-0407