Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
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Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
This site is almost overwhelming.
Bike is a little rough but I intend to rip it completely apart anyway.
Have started a digital project file and spreadsheet to document and reference.
Figured I go through the motor first to see if it's salvageable. If not, abort. If so, turn the page.
This will be a lowered café bike which I hope to mono-shock.
Would love to find a similar build thread to follow if anyone can direct me. Otherwise, I'll start drilling down.
If my wife calls, I'm not here.
Bike is a little rough but I intend to rip it completely apart anyway.
Have started a digital project file and spreadsheet to document and reference.
Figured I go through the motor first to see if it's salvageable. If not, abort. If so, turn the page.
This will be a lowered café bike which I hope to mono-shock.
Would love to find a similar build thread to follow if anyone can direct me. Otherwise, I'll start drilling down.
If my wife calls, I'm not here.
- 5speed
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
Welcome to the site.
I have an 82 standard. she is stock and I love it.
There have been some builds here with mono shocks.
Looking forward to your build thread.
ETA. Here is an 1100 mono shock build.
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... mono+shock
I have an 82 standard. she is stock and I love it.
There have been some builds here with mono shocks.
Looking forward to your build thread.
ETA. Here is an 1100 mono shock build.
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... mono+shock
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
RobertCat! Good luck & welcome.
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1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold )
2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
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1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
Welcome! Yeah, there's a lot of material to sort through, but that's the allure. The thing is, you only focus on one thing at a time. Done in sequence, it's not so overwhelming and pretty soon you'll have it sorted.
You won't find a lot of mono conversions here. It's definitely doable though. I'd start by getting precise measurements between the pivot holes in the frame and find a suitable donor mono swingarm. That'd save a bunch of work. You'll still be cutting and bending, but less.
You won't find a lot of mono conversions here. It's definitely doable though. I'd start by getting precise measurements between the pivot holes in the frame and find a suitable donor mono swingarm. That'd save a bunch of work. You'll still be cutting and bending, but less.
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
Welcome to the site!
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
Welcome to the site from the UK. Looking forward to following your build. Any questions just ask and someone will soon reply with help and advice.
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
Welcome from Wisconsin! Sounds like you've got a good, yet ambitious, plan. Good luck, and enjoy the ride!
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Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
welcome to NGW. Make sure you start either a restoration or customiZation thread. We love pictures!
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
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
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
Welcome tp the 'Wingdom.
PM CYBORG .... he has a frame/swingarm monoshock set up ready to build on .... save you a ton of engineering/building.
Gord
PM CYBORG .... he has a frame/swingarm monoshock set up ready to build on .... save you a ton of engineering/building.
Gord
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‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘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
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
79 CX500custom
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2001 Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4
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Re: Given an 82 GL1100 project. So it begins...
The pictures can be added to the build thread.
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
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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