GL 1200

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Re: GL 1200

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Always nice to bring these old machines back to life; & some times surpass original designes.

Have a 84 standard with stock shocks, question;

Will progressive springs, & dampers fit?

shocks use same progressive seal kits to rebuild both; springs are available, don't know about dampers. But if both will fit with seal kit, would be a big improvement,& cost effective.
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I'm going to have to post for Miro. He's been busy with a 750f he just bought. He was out for a trial run yesterday morning, it sounded good. I think I saw him in the evening too. Probably still on the test ride. Come on Miro, back to the 1200. He has good plans for it.
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Thank you Norbert, We were at the same place back then :) Your build is definitely one of the top quality builds. Nice work.

Thank you CBX n GL, note sure on paint colors at the moment.

Thank you lastwachter, ericheath, Easter and triwing

Couple progress photos;

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Miro I'm REALLY digging the way your tail piece is shaping up - I like how much of the rear tyre is exposed, going to look really good :2thumbs
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Any updates on this bike homeboy? Progress looked awesome... tree years ago! Huzzah!
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Looking goooood. I like what the seat is about to shape. Ihope i gotta time to re shape my seat tank etc etc. I did also cut org mufflers but did lave short stud in end of muffler. Sound is pretty good not too loud.

Ooo this is 3y old topic? looks good anyway
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Sloooooooooooooooooooooow progress, :)

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That’s where you’ve been hiding! Git her done.
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Re: GL 1200

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I think you are as slow on a project as I am anim-cheers1
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Ooomph!!
Man that's a good looking machine :orange

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Re: GL 1200

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Thanks Ericheath,

I’ll do my best I have one custom CB750F that is 95%, GL1200 and two early 70 CB750 resto to finish. Problem is this year I picked new Paraglider/Paramotor and planning to do a bit flying 2.

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HOTT, which one Tuono or GL1200? crossy.gif


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Re: GL 1200

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What kind of paraglider?
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wingrider wrote:What kind of paraglider?
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That’s a real step down, isn’t it? LOL
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: GL 1200

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ericheath wrote:That’s a real step down, isn’t it? LOL
It's a wing :8)
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