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Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:16 am
by avg_joe
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wog wrote:Took it out for a couple quick short runs and hard stops today.
I'm guessing with being much higher, the forks seemed very weak compared to the other GL1000's.
I've never used Progressive fork springs before.
I'm thinking they're worth a shot.
I just installed a set of Progressive fork springs in my 82. It called for 20wt fork oil, and I only had 10wt in the garage, so that is what got used. It made a dramatic difference in the front end of my rig, even with the wrong weight oil.
I ordered a jug of 20wt oil, and had every intention of changing it out, but I used some of it on my FT500 forks when I gave it new seals, and don't think I have enough left....
None of the shops in the area carry 20wt, so I will have to order....again.
Not a real cheap upgrade, at around 100 bucks. But it sure makes a difference.
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:45 pm
by Easter
Wog, I have been holding my breath waiting for a report. My face is turning blue!
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:49 pm
by wog
Hey guys, I'm back!
Been checking in every once and a while but haven't posted for a long time.
Gettin' back at this little project.
Want to get this thing on the road before it gets too hot down here
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:52 pm
by Rat
Welcome back
Gord
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:19 pm
by Easter
Wog, thought maybe you were stuck in a Bogg somewhere!
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:00 am
by Pathfinders
Nice build, I went thru all 15 pages. Love the look of the bike.
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:26 pm
by SouthernJourneyman
Wow. Loving this build thread. I ran across a link to this forum while looking at some stuff on Randakk's site but wanting to see the pics on this thread is what made me join. And I am so not disappointed. This is very similar to the direction I want to take when I start building my bike. Really look forward to the next update.
Oh, Wog when you get a chance can you show a better pic of how you mounted the winch. I saw where you have the fairlead but couldn't tell how the winch itself is mounted.
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:18 pm
by Taylorious
What's up brother'man....
That's a beautiful build. I'm definitely doing something similarly "off-road" and "Knobby" with my 76'.
...question, what size is that rear TKC? I'm looking to go with the lower cost Shinko 804 Big-Blocks... but want to know if you ran the 140/80-17 or 130/80-17 without fitment issues.
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:13 pm
by wog
Thanks for the comments guys!
I'll get pics of the winch mounted after I finish the brackets.
130-80/17 rear
110-80/19 front
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:01 pm
by Taylorious
wog wrote:Thanks for the comments guys!
130-80/17 rear
110-80/19 front
NASTY. I love it. Keep it rollin'! I'm stoked to keep watching!
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:02 pm
by duke182
Any updates for us?
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:12 pm
by wog
After a very
l o n g year, I'm back at it.
Today, started with getting some clearance for the aux. side tanks from the fish mufflers.
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Flipped up the horizontal bandsaw and added the seldom used larger table.
(no, the blade's not that thick, just a fuzzy picture, probably from me holding my fingers so close to the blade without support
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Cut a patch from 1/8" thick 6061 alum.
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Quick weld with the tig, and will clean it up later.
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Cover with a rattle can paint job for now. Will eventually blast the covers/tanks and powder coat them.
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Also plan on adding a separate heat shield between the two.
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:26 pm
by Oldewing
Nice, and I fully understand not having time.....
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:34 pm
by wog
Oldewing wrote:Nice, and I fully understand not having time.....
Aren't we supposed to have more time as we get older???
Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:11 pm
by Easter
Good to hear from you, how about that ride report?