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Shelter panels need very little attention. The side covers for the battery and right side have some scuffs but no missing paint or broken tabs so that too will look stellar soon. Much chrome will need significant attention. Well worth the effort.
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1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
Only 17 years since she enjoyed a Tennessee summer .......
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
"A man who is good at making excuses is rarely good at anything else" Benjamin Franklin
"A man who will sacrifice freedom for security deserves neither" Benjamin Franklin
'78s are the best looking GLs Just ask Doc
Dis-assembly looks to be the afternoon/evening of April 26th in Curtice, Ohio. Any of you guys that can not make it? If anyone needs to come and pick up parts on another day, just let me know. Dog Boy, are you bringing the Makers or an I? 100% of bike will be distributed for care and attention. I will begin dis-assembly before that and post as info is obtained. Don't even have the bike home yet, but I know we need the following:
1. new tires n tubes (rear tire is the original Continental) - I will order
2. randakk carb kit - I will order ( I looked at the carbs and they are "frozen" and in need of serious work)
3. mirrors
4. side reflectors on headlights
5. 3 intake runner clamps --edit -- found them!
6. left side chrome carb guard is badly pitted and needs to be replaced
7. new grips - I will order
8. LTD/77 seat - we have a very nice 76 seat but it is not an LTD - Maybe someone has one to trade? If not we will have a nice 75/76 seat for sale
9. Our tail light bracket is usable but has some chrome flaking. We could use a better one if we can get one reasonably
10. a stock center stand
I should have the bike home today. I will post more and better pics and will add to our wish list later
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Hope for the best, expect the worst and take what comes!
If you decide to sell the 76 seat I am interested. As of now I do not have a spare 77/LTD seat to sell. I can get a carb garnish to you. I also have spare side reflectors I could add to the trade/sale price if you want to part with the seat. I believe I may also have a stock center stand around the shop I could let you have, and I may have a tail light as well.
PM me.
Ken R.
2013 BMW K1600 GTL
2013 CB1100
Several 75 & 76 GL1000's,
including a few LTD's, &
other early Hondas.
1. new tires n tubes (rear tire is the original Continental) - I will order
2. randakk carb kit - I will order ( I looked at the carbs and they are "frozen" and in need of serious work)
3. mirrors
4. side reflectors on headlights
5. 3 intake runner clamps --edit -- found them!
6. left side chrome carb guard is badly pitted and needs to be replaced
7. new grips - I will order
8. LTD/77 seat - we have a very nice 76 seat but it is not an LTD - Maybe someone has one to trade? If not we will have a nice 75/76 seat for sale
9. Our tail light bracket is usable but has some chrome flaking. We could use a better one if we can get one reasonably
10. a stock center stand
EDIT - chrome kick start lever but good 75 to 77 OEM would work fine
Hope for the best, expect the worst and take what comes!
Is the stock center stand chrome too? If yes, I got one.
82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing October 23 BOTM
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