Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
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Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Hello all, I have been visiting this site for just over a year. I have an 82 GL1100 that I have turned into a Cafe Racer. It hadn’t run in nine years but only has 24,000 miles on it. What I’ve done to date, rebuilt carbs, lapped valves and done valve seals, rebuilt brakes ( master cylinders, calipers, stainless brake lines ). Progressive front fork springs, timing belts, tires, clubman bars, loads of aluminum polishing, a modified seat off a Ducati Monster, flushed cooling system. There is a bunch of other stuff but I’ve pretty much gone through the bike from end to end. I love the bike and it performs flawlessly. A smart guy would probably leave things alone but I’ve never been accused of being a smart guy, over our long cold Canadian winter I am converting it to a dual Weber idf 40 setup. I love all motorcycles and also have a 01 Harley Road King that I completely redid the top end on last year. I’ve already learned a lot visiting here and appreciate the wisdom of the many members. I will post some pictures if I can figure out how to do that, but meantime I thought I would at least say HELLO.
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Re: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Awesome..another Canuck.
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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: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
welcome aboard my first Harley was a '00 luxury rich red road king until some thief wanted it more than me. currently have a '17 road king
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76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
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'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
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: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
A pic of the bike as it is today. Hopefully this works.
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Re: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Thanks 5 speed. That worked. Here are the carbs I am going to use. Weber Idf 40's, they have never been run. Unfortunately they dont have the main jets, emulsion tubes, air correctors and emulsion tube holders. I hope to find someone here who has done this conversion to be able to pick their brain on sizing for these parts.
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01 Harley Road King
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Re: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Your bike looks really slick. Can't help with the carbs, although a lot seem to go for a single carb set up if they want to bin the originals. Hopefully someone else can advise to duel carbs.
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: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Thanks! The bike is running awesome with the carbs I rebuilt. It's more than anything the look of the dual Webers I like, although I hope performance won't be sacrificed.chewy999 wrote:Your bike looks really slick. Can't help with the carbs, although a lot seem to go for a single carb set up if they want to bin the originals. Hopefully someone else can advise to duel carbs.
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82 Gl 1100 Café Racer
01 Harley Road King
82 Gl 1100 Café Racer
01 Harley Road King
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Re: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Yep. You belong here. Bike is beautiful, running great and you're tearing it down to make changes.
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Welcome to the site!
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Welcome aboard. Start a thread in the project section.
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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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Re: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
You’ll fit right in ....
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
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Re: Lurking and learning for over just over a year now.
Welcome (officially) from Wisconsin! Very nice ride!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
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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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