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mwb4god
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1st time posting, long time following

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I joined two years ago when I started my '84 Aspencade rebuild. I had an issue with the front brake caliper needing rebuilt and the wheel bearing was bad. I decided at that time that I wanted to make it naked. I wish I had documented the process, but alas, I didn't. Attached are pictures from last year. This past winter, I pulled the exhaust and am rebuilding it this week. And am planning on syncing the carbs once I get it out back together.
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1984 GL1200A custom bobber I built myself
2002 GL1800A
heraldhamster
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WOW!
well done, sir!
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)

H2G2=42

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mwb4god
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heraldhamster wrote: Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:22 pm WOW!
well done, sir!
Thanks Herald! I had a ton of fun tearing it down to the frame and engine. I made a new wiring harness using the motogadget m-unit, a tank from an 83 GL, and a rear fender from 77 CB750. I cut down the front fender and just recently unlinked the front/rear foot brake and changed the OE exhaust to one I built. Hoping the weather cooperates here in Ohio this weekend...😜
1984 GL1200A custom bobber I built myself
2002 GL1800A
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Welcome to the‘Wingdom.

Glad you decided to speak up … nice work

Gord
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how do you like the M-unit so far?
buddyof mine did one and I'm seriously considering it on my next 1000 build based upon his appraisal of its functionality.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)

H2G2=42

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein

The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
mwb4god
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heraldhamster wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 2:46 pm how do you like the M-unit so far?
It was a huge blessing. I was able to simplify the entire wiring harness. I even used the OE handlebar controls without issue. I like the ease of plug'n'play style wiring and the ability to customize lights and signals to what I want. Highly recommend fir anyone building a custom bike
1984 GL1200A custom bobber I built myself
2002 GL1800A
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