GL 1200
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- ericheath
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Re: GL 1200
The vultures are circling.
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
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
- Miro
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Re: GL 1200
Thank you Cyborg,
Roady I’m picking up belts tomorrow from NAPA part#NBH 250070
My plan is naked wing, café most likely.
Salukispeed, sorry all parts in the photos below are sold already.
Roady I’m picking up belts tomorrow from NAPA part#NBH 250070
My plan is naked wing, café most likely.
Salukispeed, sorry all parts in the photos below are sold already.
- salukispeed
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Re: GL 1200
Understand Thanks for the reply.Was Just hoping to put some fresh lipstick on the old Pig.
Honda 72 CL100 sold
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
- Miro
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Re: GL 1200
Quick update;
Gas tank lip smoothed down and welded to make more clearance for a custom seat;
Exhaust shortened;
Gas tank lip smoothed down and welded to make more clearance for a custom seat;
Exhaust shortened;
- salukispeed
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Re: GL 1200
Have you run the ol girl yet with the shortened mufflers? I keep looking at mine and wonder what it would sound like. My next choice will be the road king mufflers in the attic.
Honda 72 CL100 sold
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
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- Rusty Probie
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Re: GL 1200
I am liking this build, as yet I don't have a bike let alone a goldwing, but I have the opportunity to buy a 1987 gl1200 soon.
There is inspiration aplenty with what you are doing, I hope to follow your build to the end so please keep the updates coming.
There is inspiration aplenty with what you are doing, I hope to follow your build to the end so please keep the updates coming.
- ericheath
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Re: GL 1200
I hope you got a ride in today, Miro. It is gorgeous here......finally!!!!! I got my 77 out for a good spin. May 10, and it's the first decent day for a ride here. It's supposed to cool off again for a few days again, but it HAS to warm up soon, doesn't it??
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
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
- Miro
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Re: GL 1200
Salukispeed, yes I did, it sound a bit louder and deeper.
Thank you one-gun
Ericheath yes I did, I passed by your place garage doors were closed.
Update on the build;
GL1100 fake gas tank
A bit fabing;
Thank you one-gun
Ericheath yes I did, I passed by your place garage doors were closed.
Update on the build;
GL1100 fake gas tank
A bit fabing;
- Miro
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Re: GL 1200
Couple tasks achieved;
New parts;
Headlight (from 70’s CB650)and new handlebars;
Work on the fake gas tank and new handlebars;
New parts;
Headlight (from 70’s CB650)and new handlebars;
Work on the fake gas tank and new handlebars;
- Miro
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Re: GL 1200
Update;
Seat pen;
Not sure on the final product, so I’m making this seat pan at full length an will cut it down if/when required.
Couple of ideas on the tail look;
This one could be it; (CJ360 tail)
Seat pen;
Not sure on the final product, so I’m making this seat pan at full length an will cut it down if/when required.
Couple of ideas on the tail look;
This one could be it; (CJ360 tail)
- Norbert R
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Re: GL 1200
Great work & nice pics Miro!
We are at exactly the same place with our seats, cool to see how someone else is doing it - in hindsight I should've used the cloth instead of just the mat.
Your tail section is gonna look pretty slick I reckon
We are at exactly the same place with our seats, cool to see how someone else is doing it - in hindsight I should've used the cloth instead of just the mat.
Your tail section is gonna look pretty slick I reckon
- CBX n GL man
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Re: GL 1200
Nice progress going on here. Any idea on paint color for it. Later.
'81 CBX nekid
'80 GL1100 w/windjammer
'80 CX 500D 1/4 nekid
'84 GL1200A 1/2 nekid -- gone
'80 GL1100 w/windjammer
'80 CX 500D 1/4 nekid
'84 GL1200A 1/2 nekid -- gone
- lastwachter
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- ericheath
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Re: GL 1200
Quiet in the Miro garage, or out riding?
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
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
- Easter
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Re: GL 1200
Interesting project. Keep the photos coming.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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