Really Naked GL1500

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Re: Really Naked GL1500

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ericheath wrote:I can't get over how tiny the exhaust tubes are on the 1500's. You can really see it in the above pics.

The ports are small too. More like they should be rather than the too large ones that a stock 1000 has. A good head to do some port work on.

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The seat 'settles' once I'm on it. Adjusting the pressure in the repurposed airshock determines the settled height.
I am planning a tether to keep the upper seat position constant as it does still tend to pitch you forward onto your arms when braking hard. ... Part of the Work in Progress.
BTW, it is fast. Once it gets into 3rd it really hooks up. In 1st and 2nd it hits the rev limiter in both gears when you get on it hard.
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We need to see a video of that bad boy taking off.
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Now that is really thinking outside the box. A naked, hardtail GL1500.
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I saw that bike at riceorama

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I like the concept of a valkyrie with reverse.But that gastank needs to be covered up.
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I like it. A lot. Please post another group of pics. What happened to the radiator fans?
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Very interesting. I am sure it is a head turner!
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It's not my style, but then again, I didn't build it! :) Lots of work in there and my hat's off to you.

I've been dying to do a gl1500, but they're still too expensive, and there's no "road map".

Thanks for sticking a signpost in to show others the way!
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KTM fan by chance?
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I wonder how much it weighs.??
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Sweet...
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Man, what a radical departure from anything called "normal." I could ride this. You all know how fashion conscious I am, so I'd be out there in my very best fly qiana long sleeve blouse w/ a full baby blue polyester jump suit, double breasted, no doubt, maybe bell bottoms, too. White patent leather shoes w/ little buckles. It's all about style, baby, style. Cruise the boulevard in self-proclaimed originality, yep.
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Stylish or not I would love to ride it. I just missed out on a 1500 on the local craigs list that was super cheap and I was already envisioning it naked.
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Next on my list too, but I have to say I love the 1200 with 77 heads cams carbs.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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