Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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For future reference when splines are worn, it works better than the pry bars. I had to do it to one of my Lesters.
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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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good idea about the stud thing, for 30+ years I have been prying (and cussing)
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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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Ordered a better condition front fender from Ebay, and after comparing it with the one on the bike,
Looks like I've got a repainted Standard. :(

I checked the paint code and it's the same for all the "Candy wine berry red" GL1200's.
'84 Standard and Interstate, '85 I and '86 I, all R114CU.

The bike's color is much more of a purple-ish red.
I like the color, but will never be able to match it and I really prefer it to be original.

"Purple" fender on left...
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You might notice also the pin stripe is on the side of the painted one where as it's on the top of the replacement.
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Other tell tale signs...

The side rivets are painted over
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And finally, I don't think Honda would have sent bikes out with side covers like this....
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Oh well, I'll piece together the original parts as I can.




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After replacing the blown 7v regulator with the solid state fix, I've gotten the fuel gauge to work.
Will go with the cleaner/longer arm version, I'll just need to remember that when it shows low fuel, it means LOW fuel!

Tested just fine.
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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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Wow! Gotta love a guy that still uses an old Simpson DMM. Bravo Mr. Wog.

Bravo!

And nice Standard, too, by the way.

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desertrefugee wrote:Wow! Gotta love a guy that still uses an old Simpson DMM. Bravo Mr. Wog.

Bravo!

And nice Standard, too, by the way.

:)

Kinda like guys (and gals) that still ride and appreciate the old nekid GL's.

Sure the new modern Goldwings are nice, but........



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I still have a 260 that my Dad gave me back in the 60s. But I gotta admit I mostly grab the Digital stuff these days when I need a meter to electrically measure something . But the Simpson is proudly displayed in my shop.
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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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my 86 (bought new in 88) was multiple repainted parts off the shelf. Honda repainted parts, and sold them new
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I'm just finding too many things that scream PO paint job.
I'll probably just stick with the color it's painted for now. Just touch up what I can with the closest color I can find.
As for the meter, I still like using analog when I'm measuring range. Nice to watch the needle, cheap entertainment! lolol
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Might be buying this one's twin sister.
Another '84 Std wineberry.

Heading out tomorrow to take a look.

No pictures and he refuses to take them.
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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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Mr wog. I was curious, your page says several from 1975 to 1986.
How many bikes do you own at this time? I think I remember an inventory a while back.
But I forgot.
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Gowing wrote:Mr wog. I was curious, your page says several from 1975 to 1986.
How many bikes do you own at this time? I think I remember an inventory a while back.
But I forgot.
Down to 11 and a few parts bikes.
All wings.

'75 GL1000 blue/green - naked - "Christine"
'76 GL1000 sulfur - naked
'78 GL1000 black - dressed - my first GW
'78 GL1000 yellow - modified naked - "wild child"
'78 GL1000 black - complete - no title
'78 GL1000 black - wrecked
'79 GL1000 black - naked
'79 GL1000 black - complete - no title
'80 GL1100 Standard - white from PO
'84 GL1200 Standard - wineberry
'86 GL1200 Interstate - black

Might be 12 later today. :IDTS:
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Re: Wog's '84 Standard restoration

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and I thought I had it bad when I looked at 6 bikes and three frames

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"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
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76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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