Yup. That's naked. You weren't joking!cbrianroll wrote:20180705_181814.jpg
Well.....no turning back now lol. Need the tank to get here so I can make the new backbone. Got some bits painted, need to clear coat....forgot pics
78 soon to be naked
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Re: 78 soon to be naked
It sure is lighter lol
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Woo hoo! Tank came today! Brain cloud though....petcock rests on frame....gonna have to change location. Looks like lots of room for a spine.
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EBay said kz550, I believe it could be a GPZ 550 as well. I don't really know my tanks LOL
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How embarrassing….how many times has this been put aside for other things….I have good excuses, though, births and deaths, work changes, kids moving out lol.
Not saying this will be fast, but it’s on the main floor now…
Bead blasted parts I did need re done…
Not saying this will be fast, but it’s on the main floor now…
Bead blasted parts I did need re done…
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Re: 78 soon to be naked
Looking like a nice build. Following your progress. Yes, looks like a GPz-550 tank, had that bike back in college.
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1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Little progress….
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Cleaned up nice! How are you protecting the finish, now?
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
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Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: 78 soon to be naked
Need to know the details on the wheel restoration, looks great! Packing up mine for shipment to you...LOL.
There are some differences with rotor and speedo drive between those earlier spoked wheels and the OEM comstar so do check the other posts for folks that know the shim details.
There are some differences with rotor and speedo drive between those earlier spoked wheels and the OEM comstar so do check the other posts for folks that know the shim details.
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1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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I wish they looked that good in person..
the are pitted but structurally sound. If I really wanted to I could probably sand them down and polish but I’m not that invested lol. They will get painted to make my life easy. That was blasted in my cabinet with a fine glass bead, can’t remember the “grit” but a fine flour. I need a bit heavier..
the are pitted but structurally sound. If I really wanted to I could probably sand them down and polish but I’m not that invested lol. They will get painted to make my life easy. That was blasted in my cabinet with a fine glass bead, can’t remember the “grit” but a fine flour. I need a bit heavier..
78 gl1000 rat project thingy...still under construction
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76 gl1000 parts for 78? Trying to get running...
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Thanks for the Speedo info!!!
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76 gl1000 parts for 78? Trying to get running...
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Ooops…groggy today. Everything will get a clear coat, painted or raw with 2k clear. Something in me wants to rattlebomb a flake on the tank lol.
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76 gl1000 parts for 78? Trying to get running...
76 gl1000 parts for 78? Trying to get running...
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You will need to change forks, I fear. Caliper mounting is different and the speedo drive is on the opposite side for 75-77 vs 78-79.
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Thanks for the heads up. I am rebuilding the 76 forks to swap, just gotta order sees, oil, etc. might go with a good Speedo too. It’s just my local cruiser so I can get away with inaccuracy lol
78 gl1000 rat project thingy...still under construction
76 gl1000 parts for 78? Trying to get running...
76 gl1000 parts for 78? Trying to get running...
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