That also reminds me of the white BMWs that looked so classy.

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Cookie


A guy with two sidecars can't be all bad.
Owner of 4.4 76s and one lone 75 Wings (does a spare engine make .2?)

I like how you integrated the turn signals into the clamp bolt for the headlight brackets. I've got the same type of bracket and I will say this - they rust quick. I'm thinking of either powder coating mine or going with an aluminum bracket.

Of course I don't wax very often and they do get wet a lot. Even so, they're pretty flush with rust after two years.

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Steve
'75 GL1000 (project)
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing
'71 Suzuki T500 Titan
'64 MGB
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L

All my stuff is old. It makes me feel young.
SGWilly Gallery

thanks, yea the chrome looks a little light. The price was right, cheap !

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____the CONDOR 2011 BOTY_______________________________ Ol' Sparky - Dec. BOTM
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'76 GL1000 the Condor
'80 GL1100 Black Dress
'81 GL1100 Red Dress(in worx)
'81 GL1100 Lucky #13(in worx)
'83 GL1100 Ol' Sparky

Chrome is porous, hence the best is triple plated (copper primer, nickel sealer, chrome top). Chrome on plain steel lasts like butter in summer.
For a sealer on top of the chrome, I use a silicone-based polish(Amway) as silicone will even stay on exhaust pipes. Can't burn the stuff off! My headers are all painted with a silicone based paint. Works better than the 500 degree engine paint.
Another polish I use is Nu Polish, got it at Autozone. No wax in it, good for 50 washings like the Amway. Does not say whether it has silicone.

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The difficult can be done in a day. The impossible takes a little longer, if you don't know it can't be done.
'75 GL YelloWing, '73 Norton Commando, '79 CB750, '80 Fiat Spyder, '83 Silverado w/ BB Cad, to name a few.
'79 Black Hondaline/Vetter bagger Tourer
'75 Candy Blue GL is SOLD
'76 Café to be
'62 150 Dream....restored/for sale
'83 CX650C is a Rocketship
'83 CX650C #2 Project runs
'81 CX500 is back and alive.
10 others in the project/parts pile

and THAT gentlemen is why I dig this forum. Awesome Thanks.

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____the CONDOR 2011 BOTY_______________________________ Ol' Sparky - Dec. BOTM
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'76 GL1000 the Condor
'80 GL1100 Black Dress
'81 GL1100 Red Dress(in worx)
'81 GL1100 Lucky #13(in worx)
'83 GL1100 Ol' Sparky

Well it took me a couple of tries, mock up and tear down but this is what I came up with for the exhaust system. I started with GL1200 headers and sent the vapors through a pair of HD 22'' muffs (salvage finds $100.00). The headers needed some mods to fit to clear kickstand and point tailpipes in the right direction. Yes that is a zip tie holding the centerstand up. I used it while fab-ing a rubber bump stop. The mufflers appear to block axle removal but when you pop the shock bolts out, the wheel drops down and the axle slips out without removing exhaust. Hey check out them shiny shocks and springs.

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____the CONDOR 2011 BOTY_______________________________ Ol' Sparky - Dec. BOTM
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'76 GL1000 the Condor
'80 GL1100 Black Dress
'81 GL1100 Red Dress(in worx)
'81 GL1100 Lucky #13(in worx)
'83 GL1100 Ol' Sparky

Your bike is looking great. Clean and shiny and I really like the frame color. Can't wait to see what you do with the covers.

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Steve Tarket
1975 GL1000 Restoration
1976 GL1000 LTD
1976 GL1000 - Jigsaw +
Proud Member of the NGW Cartel

I remember being at about this stage with my 1100 restoration and thinking, do I really want to finish it and put it on the road? If you do it will never be this clean again. I went ahead and finished it and will deal with the dirt . Nice work, I'm looking forward to your updates.

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Dean Spalding
Raleigh, NC

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." - Albert Einstein

'82 Yellow GL1100
'81 Blue GL1100

My Gallery
My 1100 Build Thread

The pipes looks good, I like the upsweep angle.

Slap a seat on and go man, go!

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Steve -- IBA #8078 -- Winnie, the '81 Nekkid Bagger build

Sagebrush; ya, how is it we start off making runaround machine and next thing we're wirebrushing every phillips head screw there is ? LOL. Thanks Roady; I used some of your post, good info. You know I just had to hear them (pipes)last night.... the TANK isn't comfy but it does work as a seat for a lap around the block ! Yee Haaa !!! OOPs no front brakes...

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____the CONDOR 2011 BOTY_______________________________ Ol' Sparky - Dec. BOTM
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'76 GL1000 the Condor
'80 GL1100 Black Dress
'81 GL1100 Red Dress(in worx)
'81 GL1100 Lucky #13(in worx)
'83 GL1100 Ol' Sparky

Don't know how I missed this thread but you are doing a GREAT JOB!!!!
Keep 'em comin....

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Bulldoged '81 GL1100 "BOMBER!" BUILD THREAD
Cafe' '74 CB350F "Lil Sister" LINKY
Bratstyle GS750L "GADZOOKS!" LINKY

rainstromrider say's I'm "addicted to the build"... I think he might onto something

I think the tank makes a great seat. I'm rather liking the lower seat height. as far as the brakes go, I survived a few laps down and back on my road and it really keeps me motivated. Your bike is looking great. Like the others watching this forum I can't wait to see what you do with the pannels.

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1975 gl1000 in progress
1989 fzr1000 My first love
2006 Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight
1983 Aero 80 Too good a deal and it embarrasses the wife(sold)
1979 Honda CX500 Too good a deal not to buy it (sold)

Your bike looks great. The frame reminds me of the old BMW's. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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Bill
1979 GL1000- On the road again after 19 years
1980 GS1000G Current Moneypit.. er project
1976 KZ400- Winter Project
Gone but not forgotten:
1941 Matchless 350
1956 BSA Golden Flash
1956 Triumph 650
1977 Moto Guzzi 850T
1979 Yamaha XS1100

Thanks, just got the panels filled and primer-ed. Maybe get some color this weekend. Ric

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____the CONDOR 2011 BOTY_______________________________ Ol' Sparky - Dec. BOTM
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'76 GL1000 the Condor
'80 GL1100 Black Dress
'81 GL1100 Red Dress(in worx)
'81 GL1100 Lucky #13(in worx)
'83 GL1100 Ol' Sparky

I'm in love. Amazing work; Please keep posting your progress!

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1985 VT500C