Cosicud build, a restomod

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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Ericheath, yes, two holes full time. When you open the throttle, it just almost immediately takes off. I really have to be ready to go. The Holley 94 is mounted with the throttle shaft inline with the bike, so in order to make the throttle cable do what I wanted it to do, it had to make a 90 degree bend. It was crazy simple to do. :orange I just used parts that I had on hand and put it all together in the space of an hour. And again, it rides like a new bike. crossy.gif
Rode 50 miles yesterday without a glitch. :-D
Today, I hope, to do it again.

Ride safe, y'all!
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

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1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Cool stuff Hukmut, The mad mechanic strikes again! The set up looks great glad it performs as well as you hoped
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Went 125 miles yesterday on the orange bike. Just for grins, I opened 'er up (don't tell anyone!). Well, 85 came up quicker than I like. :shock: Might need to get one of those earlier speedos. The ones that go to 125 or so.
Nah.
At 55 mph, she just wants to go faster.
I will just stick to the speed limit. But getting there....that is the fun part. :orange
Let me just concentrate on making it better. :orange
Sometimes I find myself standing there looking at it, wondering "what to do next".
Why can't I leave it alone? :lol:
Might just ride the darn thing. crossy.gif

Ride safe, y'all. Not too fast! lolol
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Hi folks! Well, as promised, I was finally able to install stainless braided brake lines. What a difference! :-D No more rear brake drag due to the swelling internally of the old rubber lines. :IDTS:
Full, hard pedal. And so much easier and quicker to bleed. Same for the front lines as well.
These were purchased from Apex Brakes through eBay. They are top quality. action1
I will get more of these for my next project. :orange

My next project? An '83 gl1100.
More about that in another post. :guitar

Ride safe, y'all! crossy.gif
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Just finished reading thru this build thread as I am home due to pink eye. Boss says stay away till I'm not infectious, so I'm here getting caught up on the NGW threads.

Even with the pink eye, your orange build looks terrific. Reminds me of the Johnny Cash song 'One Piece At a Time' but, unlike Johnny's car, your bike came together beautifully - the Valk seat, external alt., the 2bbl carb mod, headlight ears mod., etc.

Giving you a big thumbs up from Houston, well done!
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Hey Hakmut, could I ask a quick question? Back in post #70, you showed a tail light assembly you converted to LED's. Which Honda motorsickle was that light originally attached to? The reason I ask is that I need to replace a badly cracked taillight lense on my CBX. I know that it shared a light with several models of that era, but was told that there were subtle differences. Although I'm not an originality purist, I actually would like to get one that's "correct".

If a lens (or anything) says "CBX" on the ad, it seems the price can sometimes triple. Like as much as $50 for a nice CBX lens. The entire assembly can go as high as $150! :shock: That one you showed is a dead ringer for what I need...
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Everything except for the carburetor is Honda. Tail light is '81 gl1100 with the Harbor Freight trailer light led arrays hot glued inside.
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

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1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Lately, I have been getting a carburetor flooding scenario. "What the heck!?!" :shock:
There is a fuel filter between the tank and pump, already. And it does not seem to be loading up with junk. My fuel tank is lined with Redcoat. Done a couple of years ago. :orange
Ok then. Off with the top of the carb. Rust in the bowl!???
I do know that some folks do not have "ordinary" problems. :roll: My problem seems to be a corroding fuel pump. So, I just swapped the fuel lines. The one with the filter is now after the pump, but before the carb. No filter from the tank to the pump. We will just run with that setup for a while, just to see...
New fuel pump? $93 at 4into1.com
They have other Honda parts also.

Ride safe, y'all! crossy.gif
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Do you have a 1200 fuel pump (elec) or 1100? You can only run to about half a tank without it. Yours might be less with the bowl(s) where they are.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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I am running the original '81 gl1100 fuel pump. The electric pump is waiting.
Meanwhile, the bike runs great. Now.

Ride safe, y'all!
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Often there is a bunch of rust debris in the fuel pump. It would be worth a look if you haven’t. Pull the six screws and check under the diaphragm.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Will do. Preventive maintenance is always a good thing. :orange

New project: '83 gl1100 Interstate. Complete. Been in storage 10 years. Just going to clean her up, replace fluids, belts, tires, and ride! crossy.gif


Ride safe, y'all! :crosso
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Hi all! Been riding the Cosicud as often as possible. No more issues with the rusty fuel pump or anything else on the bike. Loving it! :orange

Been restoring my '83 lately. Funds are in short supply (comes with being retired). :cry: Not going for the glitz and glam. Just going for the old reliable route. Comfy, casual, with radio (aftermarket with aux, sd, usb, am/fm, no drives). Full dresser. dancr
Not much into the bike, so far, moneywise. :orange
No paint job. Well, maybe some clearcoat. :)
Brake rebuild kits and new tires next month. action1
Time consuming little things to do in the meantime. You know, stuff that doesn't take $$$. :-D
Pictures "may" be forthcoming, if requested. :-?

Ride safe, y'all!
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod

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Had a great experience. Had a great time. :-D

Today I sold my project bike to a man in New Orleans. :shock:

I know that he will make it even better. :orange

Why? He has, what you might call, disposable income. action1

'Nuff said. :guitar

Movin' on! anim-cheers1 dancr


Ride safe, y'all! crossy.gif
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!

1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner. :crosso
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. :orange Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project. :-D
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