will keep that in mind, thanks. Actually I also have the OEM rear end (the bikes not mine). it does have after market shocks, but lets face it 35 year old shocks are probably shot.

Right now there is a thunder head over altus.... maybe.... just maybe

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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I got the "aluminum" coloured powder coat and tested it on a peice of metal... (I know...useless without pics) and it is a tad darker than the honda engine colour. I would really prefer to powder coat the parts with the now-bad chrome rather than paint them, because of the durability issues

edited to add pictures

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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well here is duplicolor compared to the powder coat.... while I sure would prefer powder cat durability the rattle can sure has a closest colour

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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day and night almost.

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The truth about Ape Hangers, yes they are very slimming.

For parts, contact Dave at the banner below, let'm know you're an NGW Member!

yeah.... no way you could put a powder coat peice next to the OEM without it REALLY standing out

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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I have moved this over to the resto forum

so I have taken out the plugs, taken off the radiator, the timing belt covers, spared some liqued wrench "down the hole" and it turns over just fine

take a look at what I found though....

left side timing belt cover (the black round thing is a fork cap that was jammed between the frame and timing belt)

check my ebay account as I will have some used timing belts for sale

threw in this picture "just because" The early wings had a timing belt cover like the bottom one, the later ones are like the top-off my 79 project) (and aftermarket chrome covers are like to top as well). Extra brownie points for those who know the difference and why.

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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you talking about the drain slots?

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"I prefer the abstract concept of incoherence in the face of great feeling to beautiful, full sentences that convey little emotion." DDL
1978/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!

yes, really obvious when you know they are there. the orginal wings did not have them and, when you see the rust (and water that drained) you can see why they were added.

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Rodger, I am enjoying your LTD thread. I would like to find a similar LTD one day and do the same. Keep the pics coming. I do however think it is time for a better title to your resto thread. Keep up the good work and I'll keep thinking cool thoughts for you Okies!

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Hope for the best, expect the worst and take what comes!

1977 Candy Sirus Blue Wing (gone but not forgotten!): Ernie's 77 Resto
1998 Yellow/Creme Valkyrie: Valk Redo
1976 Sulfur Yellow Wing (sold): Melloyellow to live again
1976 LTD #1353 (my new love!): And away we go . . . . LTD style
1970 CT90: Had too much time on my hands so . . .
1/4 of 1975 Wing #898: Team 898 - raised from the ashes

changed the title of the thread.

I did order a different powder coat from eastwood. The first attempt was "cast aluminum" the new one is "brushed aluminum". I took a look at some "chroming" sites and I bet it would be about one ben per piece to re chrome them.... I may play a doctor on TV, but that ain't in the budget.

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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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One ben per piece and then some, but it's the right thing to do. Don't wish you had but....

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Mark
There's only one thing better than a GoldWing, and that's two of them.

1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1984 GL 1200 Black

the best, as you say, would be to send them off to re-chrome. (first I gotta finish paying off the bike). I have a couple of options. I still have some OEM covers I polished, which could go on, and these could be set aside for later. Or smooth and prep them and powder coat or paint the "aluminum" they were OEM

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-Rodger-
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Rodger are you trying to restore to original or slightly modified?

I personally (very biased towards original) would use the polished parts and run with it.

"Choose your weapon Sir"

AL

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They call me "Dog Boy"

Can't blame the "PO"
Original owner 76 LTD

That's my method. Pictures never come out good, though. Also there's the skeeters to contend with.

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'76 GL1000 My Little Iron Pony

My plan is to make this as OEM as possible. Although, as I started on this thread, I know almost all of us chromed head and belt covers (and other parts as well) so they would look good and stand the test of time.

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-Rodger-
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
78 wing we have had since.... well.... 78, been in nearly every state, 76 Ltd "cookies bike" up and running, still needs some work, 79 project, back in pieces while I move, '86 1200 (Beth's) with motrvation sidecar, 05 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's). I guess you can say we have MBS
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=27685
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=35846