Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Congrats on a fine build. You saved it from an ugly life.
the name continues to crack me up.
HOTT
the name continues to crack me up.
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Your avatar looks like a propeller spinner. Is that correct? What kind of plane?
79 GL1000,75 GL1000,76 GL1000 LTD,70 CB750k JDM, 79 CBX, 2000 Valkyrie CT 2008 Goldwing Roadsmith
Trike and another 76 LTD bad shape, and several more for parts.
Trike and another 76 LTD bad shape, and several more for parts.
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Yep, it's a P-51 called Obsession. Here's another of my photos of it.6adan wrote:Your avatar looks like a propeller spinner. Is that correct? What kind of plane?
Many more photos of that aircraft here if you're interested >>https://www.flickr.com/photos/planephot ... 2651403286
My username is short for propeller aviator...I haven't flown in about 3 years due to life and other hobbies, but I'll get back into it one day.
Thanks HOTT.HOTT wrote:Congrats on a fine build. You saved it from an ugly life.
the name continues to crack me up.
HOTT
Did a few more little things last night...my Hagons arrived yesterday...really, really nice. Glad I went with the 2810s.
No photos of them on the bike yet, but they look like shocks
I also redid the messy wiring under the seat cowl to get rid of the bullet connectors that kept slipping out. Thought about using a weatherpack, but I was a couple pins short of what I needed to do 5 conductors, and the parts store had just closed...WalMart to the rescue! I repurposed a 5-pin flat trailer connector and neatened it up a bit. Sorry for the crap picture, but we're good to go now.
I also adjusted the clutch actuator arm. I think it was a little tight, which would explain the slipping. It was about 30* this morning, but it should warm up to around 50* by lunch, so I'll probably ride the bike back to work from lunch and see how the clutch holds up. Hopefully that's all it was...
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
And congrats on BOM ! Shes really a beauty.
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ALL WE WANT TO DO IS DRINK OUR ESPRESSO, RIDE OUR MACHINES, AND NOT BE HASSLED BY THE MAN
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
congrats on BOTM. Well deserved.
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1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Thanks all...I wrote up a quick post in the Ride Report section. Found some cool stuff along the way...check it out!
http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php? ... 30#p691930
http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php? ... 30#p691930
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Just got around to looking at the home page. Congratulations on BOTM. great build.
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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: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Nice build. I've been around a build or two in my day and I gotta say I'm digging it (sorry dad lol )... Not totally sure about the look of the headlight though. It looks good.. Just not my thing.... But it's your bike... And overall I gotta give a thumbs up
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
got to agree with youDlsgap wrote:Nice build. I've been around a build or two in my day and I gotta say I'm digging it (sorry dad lol )... Not totally sure about the look of the headlight though. It looks good.. Just not my thing.... But it's your bike... And overall I gotta give a thumbs up
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
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1977 custom with 1200 engine
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Yeah, it doesn't really fit the "look" of the bike, but I'm more concerned with being able to see 100 yards down a mountain road in the pitch black of night.
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
You can run a small alternator to cover any power issues
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Why would I do that when I can easily use less of the stock stator's capacity?Dlsgap wrote:You can run a small alternator to cover any power issues
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Oh.. I was suggesting do both lol
Damien
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
Haha, nah, I mean, maybe if my stator ever dies and I don't feel like immediately pulling the motor out, but I'd rather not have an alternator hanging around if I don't have to. The stator seems (knock on wood) to be in good shape. Ohms out well, charges at about 14v, all that jazz. Hopefully it holds up.Dlsgap wrote:Oh.. I was suggesting do both lol
Also, is your screen name a reference to Deal's Gap?
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Re: Buffet Racer: Propav8r's '78 GL1000
That it is... I think I can safely say that I've logged more seat time there than anyone else in Texas
Damien
"If loud pipes save lives... Imagine what learning to ride that thing could do for you"
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