In 2010 the Quail is featuring two unique events:
This year, the GL1000 is an officially recognized AMCA antique. It is time to celebrate.
1975-77 Honda GL1000: The Vetter Years
Streamliners at the Quail
A lot has changed in 35 years. Today, we want rider comfort and we need to consume less fuel.

Streamlining offers both. Streamlining is only one shape: Round at the front, pointed at the rear.

Where can you see real streamlining?

At the Quail Gathering, May 8, 2010.

The GL was the first of the dedicated super-touring machines from Japan. My Windjammer fairings completed the packge. Half of all GLs were delivered with Vetter Fairings.

Today, GLs come like this from the factory. But there was a time...

GL1000 Vetter Years Story

At the 2010 Quail we will celebrate this milestone with a special Award for the best Vetter - equipped GL 1000.

166 mph at Bonneville. Streamlined. Electric
The new electric motorcycles and streamlining go hand-in-hand. Electric streamliners, such as Richard Hatfield's "Fastest electric motorcycle in the world" will be at the Quail.

See the first Gathering of Streamliners at AMA's Vintage Days, 2009

Flash! Randall Washington, the MAN who makes his living providing parts and service to keep GL1000s running will be at the Quail!
This is going to be Some Gathering!
This Page Posted Feb 6, 2010

Updated Mar 19, 2010

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