Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
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- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
I've been looking around for a better set of brake calipers for the front of these bikes.
Looks like I may have found a solution.
The Brembo P32 and P34 apparently have the same (or VERY similar) center to center distance for the bracket mounting holes.
I have emailed a company who sells them to get some more specific measurements.
If it fits I will purchase and post back with results.
Has anyone ever tried this?
-Brian
Looks like I may have found a solution.
The Brembo P32 and P34 apparently have the same (or VERY similar) center to center distance for the bracket mounting holes.
I have emailed a company who sells them to get some more specific measurements.
If it fits I will purchase and post back with results.
Has anyone ever tried this?
-Brian
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1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- Sugs
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Would be a great option if they fit, wonder what master cylinder size is needed.
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'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
'79 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Should be very similar to the VFR setup so those of us who have VFR master cylinders should be good to go.Sugs wrote:Would be a great option if they fit, wonder what master cylinder size is needed.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
The Brembo's are close but not close enough. A bracket would have to be fabbed.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Work continues while I wait for the powdercoater to finish my frame and other parts.
Got the engine all sealed and the clutch hydraulics installed.
Blasted all the brakes and brackets so they are ready for paint.
Lastly, got a set of louvers in the mail. They accidentally sent me a row of 4 when I ordered a row of 7. No big deal the new set is in the mail.
I am planning on welding the louvers to the top of the shelter after cutting out the metal underneath. This should give some ventilation and a unique, one-off look to my bike.
My only question is, should I have the scoops face the front of the bike or towards the rear?
Got the engine all sealed and the clutch hydraulics installed.
Blasted all the brakes and brackets so they are ready for paint.
Lastly, got a set of louvers in the mail. They accidentally sent me a row of 4 when I ordered a row of 7. No big deal the new set is in the mail.
I am planning on welding the louvers to the top of the shelter after cutting out the metal underneath. This should give some ventilation and a unique, one-off look to my bike.
My only question is, should I have the scoops face the front of the bike or towards the rear?
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1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Got ahold of my powdercoater since they've had my frame for almost 3 weeks. They said it should be done by the weekend.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- 5speed
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
my vote is to face them towards the read..you will get the ventilation you want without the road crap...
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
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- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Yeah that is what I was thinking as well.5speed wrote:my vote is to face them towards the read..you will get the ventilation you want without the road crap...
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Frame is finally done at the powdercoaters but I will not be able to pick it up until this coming weekend.
I did however stumble upon a great deal and picked up this 1992 Kawasaki Concours!
It needs little things like tires, master cyl rebuild, tune up, etc but I cannot wait to ride!
I did however stumble upon a great deal and picked up this 1992 Kawasaki Concours!
It needs little things like tires, master cyl rebuild, tune up, etc but I cannot wait to ride!
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1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Got my progressive front springs in! So i disassembled the forks and found these 2 small springs, one in each fork.
They are not on my parts fiche. Are they aftermarket???
Do I put them in with the progressive springs?
They are not on my parts fiche. Are they aftermarket???
Do I put them in with the progressive springs?
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1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Nope. Add later if you need them. Being naked, you shouldn't.
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
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
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Perfect thanks!ericheath wrote:Nope. Add later if you need them. Being naked, you shouldn't.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- flyin900
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Usually the progressive springs indicate if you need to use a spacer in the forks as some of their springs are used in a variety of bike applications and don't always fit a specific bike exactly out of the box.
The instructions will tell you if you need to fabricate a spacer for the GL application. Those springs as noted on your other post asking about them are not correct for the GL1000.
The instructions will tell you if you need to fabricate a spacer for the GL application. Those springs as noted on your other post asking about them are not correct for the GL1000.
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Re-read the instructions, no spacer needed for the GL1000.flyin900 wrote:Usually the progressive springs indicate if you need to use a spacer in the forks as some of their springs are used in a variety of bike applications and don't always fit a specific bike exactly out of the box.
The instructions will tell you if you need to fabricate a spacer for the GL application. Those springs as noted on your other post asking about them are not correct for the GL1000.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
I am picking up the frame from powdercoating tomorrow! Yay!
Tonight I went into the garage and hooked up my master cylinder to make sure the GL1200 with hydraulic clutch conversion was working. After bleeding the heck out of it, it worked!
Ready to install the engine now!
Tonight I went into the garage and hooked up my master cylinder to make sure the GL1200 with hydraulic clutch conversion was working. After bleeding the heck out of it, it worked!
Ready to install the engine now!
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
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