New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
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New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Hello,
And thanks again to everyone that has posted on here.
Some pics.
And thanks again to everyone that has posted on here.
Some pics.
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- Day I got it
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- Cutting down the seat
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- Took the pipes down and painted them.
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- Old bars
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- Hoping the upholster gets done soon
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
New bars and fender, I do not know what the fender is off of.
If you live around Salt Lake Bills Boneyard is the place for used parts, it's where I picked up the fender. Waiting on the new tail light, ups should bring it today.
If you live around Salt Lake Bills Boneyard is the place for used parts, it's where I picked up the fender. Waiting on the new tail light, ups should bring it today.
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Coming along nicely.
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Very nice shape to start. And looking better!
Dave
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1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Great looking example of an early Wing.. Lucky to find the same here "downunder".... Good luck ive got the popcorn and watching!! oh and
1972 Norton.. Rebuild from boxes.. http://www.accessnorton.com/strange-fra ... 44-60.html and here http://www.accessnorton.com/strange-frame-t18084.html SOLD
1975 Mk3 Norton.. Too good to mess with, but refurbished...
1975 Goldwing #1 SOLD
!975 Goldwing #2.. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 2+wing%232
1975 Goldwing #3... http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =Wing+%233 Going very slowly but going forward..
1975 Mk3 Norton.. Too good to mess with, but refurbished...
1975 Goldwing #1 SOLD
!975 Goldwing #2.. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 2+wing%232
1975 Goldwing #3... http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =Wing+%233 Going very slowly but going forward..
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
New front turn lights
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Any good way to cover the brake line junction under the headlight?
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
one good way is to take it off and run separate lines, another is to hide it behind a Honda badge/script...
cheers
Dean
cheers
Dean
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
New seat done and plasti dip. I love the seat I don not think I like the flat black, but it just pulls off.
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Looks good ... how was the plasti dip to apply?
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Yes +1 im curious also about the plasti-dip use, and wont it "rub off" or fail under some pressure or constant use.. ??.. It a great idea to change the colour of vinyl .............. If thats what you have done??Neil wrote:Looks good ... how was the plasti dip to apply?
1972 Norton.. Rebuild from boxes.. http://www.accessnorton.com/strange-fra ... 44-60.html and here http://www.accessnorton.com/strange-frame-t18084.html SOLD
1975 Mk3 Norton.. Too good to mess with, but refurbished...
1975 Goldwing #1 SOLD
!975 Goldwing #2.. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 2+wing%232
1975 Goldwing #3... http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =Wing+%233 Going very slowly but going forward..
1975 Mk3 Norton.. Too good to mess with, but refurbished...
1975 Goldwing #1 SOLD
!975 Goldwing #2.. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 2+wing%232
1975 Goldwing #3... http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =Wing+%233 Going very slowly but going forward..
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Neil wrote:Looks good ... how was the plasti dip to apply?
It sprays on just like paint from a spray bomb. The more coats you put on the thicker it is of course and the easier it is to remove. Sort of a rubber feel to it after applied. So yes, normal wear would happen. Over time it would rub off where your legs/knees touch it. Sooner than a good paint job.
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1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
plastidip will wear off as robin mentioned.
it'll also stick to itself relatively easily, so if an area gets nicked or rubbed off you just have to clean it and spray over it.
it'll also stick to itself relatively easily, so if an area gets nicked or rubbed off you just have to clean it and spray over it.
my 75 is currently all black as well. the black looks fine but IMO these bikes need something to accentuate some of the details. the factory used pinstripes. i haven't gotten around to putting any on but i'll happen eventually, 2 color at least.Shaneo wrote:New seat done and plasti dip. I love the seat I don not think I like the flat black, but it just pulls off.
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
Well I resprayed the black with no gloss on top and like it better, there is a place here in town that spray Cars in this stuff, they say it holds up for two or three years. I just need till I decide on paint. It's very easy to spray thin coats and a lot of them I do not recommend the gloss it looked very splotchy. I install new bar end mirrors and got my new taillight on. Also add some chrome door edgeing on the lower side of the tank.
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Re: New bike 1977 GL changing up a few things
I like that bead of trim on the lip of the false tank panels.... I had never noticed this till you pointed it out.. It does give a "lift" to the/a paint scheme if needed...
1972 Norton.. Rebuild from boxes.. http://www.accessnorton.com/strange-fra ... 44-60.html and here http://www.accessnorton.com/strange-frame-t18084.html SOLD
1975 Mk3 Norton.. Too good to mess with, but refurbished...
1975 Goldwing #1 SOLD
!975 Goldwing #2.. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 2+wing%232
1975 Goldwing #3... http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =Wing+%233 Going very slowly but going forward..
1975 Mk3 Norton.. Too good to mess with, but refurbished...
1975 Goldwing #1 SOLD
!975 Goldwing #2.. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 2+wing%232
1975 Goldwing #3... http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =Wing+%233 Going very slowly but going forward..
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