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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
As a quick run down:
It turned out that there was a bent exhaust valve.
In my genius and brilliant thinking, I decided lets rebuild the engine as I have always wanted to have a go at it.
In my further brilliance (like a PhD in stupidity) i threw away a lot of parts that I thought should be replaced.
This was done without checking the availability of said parts.
In conclusion I have found all parts from various sources across the world and have been very lucky thus far.
CMSNL is a great source of parts:
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-gl1000-gold- ... partslist/
I also found this site which contacts its database of suppliers:
http://www.uneedapart.com/used-auto-parts-request.php
The Uneedapart site actually found those transmission parts at a supplier in the US who then redirected me to their office in the UK as it would be cheaper for shipping.
In conclusion, I am a bit of an idiot. But a lucky idiot.
It turned out that there was a bent exhaust valve.
In my genius and brilliant thinking, I decided lets rebuild the engine as I have always wanted to have a go at it.
In my further brilliance (like a PhD in stupidity) i threw away a lot of parts that I thought should be replaced.
This was done without checking the availability of said parts.
In conclusion I have found all parts from various sources across the world and have been very lucky thus far.
CMSNL is a great source of parts:
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-gl1000-gold- ... partslist/
I also found this site which contacts its database of suppliers:
http://www.uneedapart.com/used-auto-parts-request.php
The Uneedapart site actually found those transmission parts at a supplier in the US who then redirected me to their office in the UK as it would be cheaper for shipping.
In conclusion, I am a bit of an idiot. But a lucky idiot.
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Hi all, just an update...
Have put the engine back together and am now preparing for a benchtop quick run to make sure it turns over.
Am hoping it will all go well.
Have attached some pictures.
Enjoy
Have put the engine back together and am now preparing for a benchtop quick run to make sure it turns over.
Am hoping it will all go well.
Have attached some pictures.
Enjoy
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Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
engine looks good
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Thanks mate, still some detail work to be done but just want to turn it over first.
The carbs need detailed painting as well.
It's getting there, I'm excited.
The carbs need detailed painting as well.
It's getting there, I'm excited.
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Agree with Cyborg, looks good. If it won't run, put it on a pedestal and sell it for sculpture.
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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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Welcome to NGW by way of New Jersey. Way to dive in.
1982 GL1100
Being happy ain't nothing but having something to look foward too..
No matter what I'm doing I'd rather be riding.
Being happy ain't nothing but having something to look foward too..
No matter what I'm doing I'd rather be riding.
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
very nice paint job on the engine - and the details
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
+1hornetjo wrote:very nice paint job on the engine - and the details
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Thanks for all the comments guys, been out for a while but getting ready to turn it over this weekend.
If it runs then will start the body
If it runs then will start the body
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Ok all, back in the swing of it. Finally mounted the engine in the frame
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Next step, fix minor oil leak from water pump housing.
Then, design electrical system using a microcontroller
Then, design electrical system using a microcontroller
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Finally booked up a Jerry rig of electricals and had a crack of firing it up.
Starter motor works and I get spark!
Chalking this one up as a succcess....
Next step, start on the running gear.
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
Belated 'Welcome to the 'Wingdom'.
Somehow I missed this thread .... might have been out riding or something ....
Gord (it happens sometimes) Jones
Somehow I missed this thread .... might have been out riding or something ....
Gord (it happens sometimes) Jones
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: New member new project, 79 custom
No worries RAT, a welcome is a welcome.
Keeping things rolling, spent what time was available today to hook up the swingarm a d the final drive.
That universal joint circlip is no fun!!!
Photos:
Will keep everyone updated.
Keeping things rolling, spent what time was available today to hook up the swingarm a d the final drive.
That universal joint circlip is no fun!!!
Photos:
Will keep everyone updated.
Why put off till tomorrow what you can screw up today?
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
Previous Rides
2001 Honda NSR150SP
1985 Yamaha Phazer FZ250
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Kawasaki Z1000
Current Rides
2009 MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR
The Future
1979 Honda GL1000
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