J. Wrights Gl 1100 bobber build

[J Wright]

Ok so I picked me up a 83 gl1100 sight unseen for $500. I had seen pics and video of it running. upon getting it I found it has a blown headgasket and a few oil leaks. So this is what Im starting with....



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[J Wright]

after it set in the garage for a few hours I decided it was time to get started. I didnt take any pics during the process. Tail cut off and gas tank removed

[J Wright]

then I stripped down the front end

[fish]

believe me it takes a LOT LONGER putting it back together

[J Wright]

The junk pile is getting bigger. this is 5 hours into the teardown/ build

[fish]

BTW get yourself a couple coffee cans or ziplock bags

[J Wright]

rear view, harness also removed

[J Wright]

new backbone added and stock upper frame removed

[J Wright]

still have alot of clean up to do to get rid of the old parts of the frame. But this is where Im at right now. Not bad considering I have about 8hrs in to it

[J Wright]

believe me it takes a LOT LONGER putting it back together

most of it is not going back on. bobber build. only going to have what I need, no extras

[J Wright]

BTW get yourself a couple coffee cans or ziplock bags

That will happen when I start taking off stuff Im going to reuse or when I tear down the motor

[J Wright]

A few quick questions....

does someone have a link to the repair manual in pdf for the 1100?
what is the wiring that goes into the neck for?
are there any bikes that have compatable tripples that dont have bar mounts on them? I want to run clipons

[HOTT]

'83's make great bobbers IMHO
Quite a diet, and a backbone!? Nice




HOTT

[ericheath]

Not your first rodeo.

[J Wright]

actually this is my first bobber build and my first GL. but I have been a welder/ metal fabricator for over 10 years and I have done other custom stuff. mostly helping friends but its my turn