I am just getting started on my first bike build. I picked up a complete 1983 GL1100I project with 11,000 original miles. My current plan is to end up with a white 'bagger' with Indian style headlight and round spotlights, so if it follows the same path as past projects, it will end up cafe style with led lights

The tank is rusted inside and the carbs are frozen, so I have not started it yet. I have new belts/hoses/plugs/etc. on the way. I plan to get it running good then tear it down to the frame to clean and paint.

First day in it's new home



A little disassembly


Radiator and timing covers pulled


I will post updates as they happen, and look forward to getting this on the road again.

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Chris

Current:
1983 GL1100I

Past:
1999 Yamaha XVZ13TF
1982 Honda GL500I
1983 Honda XR80
1972 Honda CT90

Well, it looks like you got all the parts ... and hey, the tires are clean. If you don't like the cafe idea you might consider making it into an adventure bike.

Welcome to the looney bin, and don't forget that we're here to help you get through it.

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

Nice project bike Chris. Looking forward to watching your progress. So far good moves on your part.

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Proud member of the NGW Cartel
1977 GL1000 BAD DOG - Bring Along Deb, Decades Old Goldwing (April BOTM)
Motorcycle restoration is our hobby and we pay for that. But in the end of wrenching, the bikes are free!

I saw my first naked wing while fueling up my GL500I in St. Ignace, MI in the late 90's. I have wanted one ever since. I found this site a year or so ago and started looking for a project bike. There are already enough informative threads to tackle anything I am not comfortable with on this project. Hopefully I have it on the road sometime this summer!

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Chris

Current:
1983 GL1100I

Past:
1999 Yamaha XVZ13TF
1982 Honda GL500I
1983 Honda XR80
1972 Honda CT90

Keep posting updates, however, as we also plan to learn from you. Each builder brings a different perspective and the more builds we watch then the more creative we become. The 1100 is a good base for a bagger due to the longer wheelbase. A bar mounted removable fairing or windshield really makes the look more flexible.

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Proud member of the NGW Cartel
1977 GL1000 BAD DOG - Bring Along Deb, Decades Old Goldwing (April BOTM)
Motorcycle restoration is our hobby and we pay for that. But in the end of wrenching, the bikes are free!

Finally got around to working on the Wing today. Glad to have the Jeep regeared, locked and back on the road (It usually gets first priority).

Pulled the luggage brackets/tubes, rear fender, shocks, tire and fuel tank. I am going to find a radiator shop to dip the tank for me. Next step will be overhauling the carbs to get them in working condition again. I also have a box of regular maintenance items (belts, filters, plugs, etc.) to throw on. The frame looks remarkably well under the dust and dirt. I planned on stripping the bike all the way down to powdercoat the frame, but I may skip a few steps and leave it alone.

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Chris

Current:
1983 GL1100I

Past:
1999 Yamaha XVZ13TF
1982 Honda GL500I
1983 Honda XR80
1972 Honda CT90

For the frame, just put some anti-rust on the spots and brush on a little Testor's. Works for me.

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

Another old model builder heard from.

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2006 GL1800 (Brutus Maximus)
1978 GL1000 (White Trash)
"My Effort" The White Trash Album
....Sharing some thoughts....
"Venting GL1000 Rotors" Hole templates for front and rear (45 holes) and how to use them
"Side Stand Indicator Light" For those of us who can't remember...
"GL1000 RearSets" Photos, CAD drawings and instructions (click "No Thumb" and then "Download Doc")

I'd like to apologize ahead of time.

My current project build, besides Winnie.

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

Look, a Mini-Winnie

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82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing
77 GL1000 Black and Hacked, Velorex car and a gem set.....
68 CB 350 Wifeys and oh so cool
25 percent stake in 898 project, *beverages consumed.

Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons..........
Other times we just hug.......

Team 898

The hardest part has been getting all the scratches and dings in the right spots.

"Mini-Winnie" sounds like a good name for it.

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

A project of that scale is much more affordable, however, the wiring would be a little tedious. Not to mention difficulties fitting an appropriate sized seat...

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Chris

Current:
1983 GL1100I

Past:
1999 Yamaha XVZ13TF
1982 Honda GL500I
1983 Honda XR80
1972 Honda CT90

Pulled the carbs out tonight. It went a lot easier than I expected. I definately have a lot of cleaning ahead of me, there is a lot of varnish in the plenum and the bowls.

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Chris

Current:
1983 GL1100I

Past:
1999 Yamaha XVZ13TF
1982 Honda GL500I
1983 Honda XR80
1972 Honda CT90

Hold me back! there's the beginnings of a trike

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keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.

Cliff

'75 GL1000, triking in process: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996

previous rides:

1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 still committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.

looks like a great project! Can't wait to see how it comes out, really good start to if so far!

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Katie

78 GL1000 work in progress (Jade Monster~Laura's bike)