Cosicud build, a restomod
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
It’s getting more interesting.
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
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Agreed. Coshecud!
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
As you might already know, the '85 engine used an electronic ignition, which I did not get with the donor bike.
No problem! Umm, problem. But wait! Didn't the earlier gl1000 have a cam with point ignition? and would they fit my heads? Oh, right, the heads. The PO, in his infinite wisdom, had decided to remove and disassemble the heads from the 1200 engine. Had to scour his garage/ barn floor for the parts.
No matter, I had the heads from the '83. They would fit, right? I could check with my favorite forum for the solution to my "issues"!
Ericheath to the rescue! (THANKS!)
He suggested that I go with certain parts (cams) and just what to do to make them work.
So I did just that. Grind out a bit of the pistons with an old intake valve (just to make sure there is sufficient clearance).
Was it necessary? In my mind, yes. Actually, don't care as long as it works.
No problem! Umm, problem. But wait! Didn't the earlier gl1000 have a cam with point ignition? and would they fit my heads? Oh, right, the heads. The PO, in his infinite wisdom, had decided to remove and disassemble the heads from the 1200 engine. Had to scour his garage/ barn floor for the parts.
No matter, I had the heads from the '83. They would fit, right? I could check with my favorite forum for the solution to my "issues"!
Ericheath to the rescue! (THANKS!)
He suggested that I go with certain parts (cams) and just what to do to make them work.
So I did just that. Grind out a bit of the pistons with an old intake valve (just to make sure there is sufficient clearance).
Was it necessary? In my mind, yes. Actually, don't care as long as it works.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
As long as there's enough material under the new relief cut to avoid hotspots and potential failure. I think there are enough folks who have done it here that it seems not to be an issue.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Belts? Got new ones from RockAuto for the grand total of $18.85 for the pair. Gates T070.
Belt covers fitting? Well, I am putting an external alternator (from before), and I am having to trim/grind room for the pulley. The left cover fits like it was made to fit. The left, well, a bit more of a challenge. But, it is just a matter of patience and perseverance. (and a grinder ) It WILL happen. Sorry, no photos yet, work still in progress. Here is a pic of the "adjustment" to the belt guard: The new hole holds the cover in place while the outer cover bolt holds it all together. Yes, cheap and easy. But so far it works.
Ignition? Dyna to the rescue. Just need to wire it up. Timing setup? Not ready, yet.
Belt covers fitting? Well, I am putting an external alternator (from before), and I am having to trim/grind room for the pulley. The left cover fits like it was made to fit. The left, well, a bit more of a challenge. But, it is just a matter of patience and perseverance. (and a grinder ) It WILL happen. Sorry, no photos yet, work still in progress. Here is a pic of the "adjustment" to the belt guard: The new hole holds the cover in place while the outer cover bolt holds it all together. Yes, cheap and easy. But so far it works.
Ignition? Dyna to the rescue. Just need to wire it up. Timing setup? Not ready, yet.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Back to the forks. No photos yet, but, I can tell you about these:
OK. Right. These are mounted now on my '85 front forks. Did I have to modify them? You betcha! They were too long (up & down) to fit between the air suspension fitting thing and the lower part of the fork tube mount. I cut them just above where the bottom of the tube meets the turn signal mount is spotwelded and then ground out the spotwelds. THEN, i used a large rotary file to "thin" out the lower part to fit the tubes. Sorry, no pix. Oh, and I did have to do it twice because I forgot that pesky air fitting.
Did I mention that I will be using the original gauge setup?
I will be using the original gauge setup. In order to do that, I made a couple tabs that just happen to fit between that pesky air fitting thing and the upper fork tube mount. Again, quick and dirty. Pictures to follow, asap. I promise.
Really, it all looks like it is "supposed" to look.
Remember earlier I spoke about things from different years fitting other different years? These are earlier headlight mounts (wait, what am I saying? this IS a Goldwing forum! you already know what they are! DUH!)OK. Right. These are mounted now on my '85 front forks. Did I have to modify them? You betcha! They were too long (up & down) to fit between the air suspension fitting thing and the lower part of the fork tube mount. I cut them just above where the bottom of the tube meets the turn signal mount is spotwelded and then ground out the spotwelds. THEN, i used a large rotary file to "thin" out the lower part to fit the tubes. Sorry, no pix. Oh, and I did have to do it twice because I forgot that pesky air fitting.
Did I mention that I will be using the original gauge setup?
I will be using the original gauge setup. In order to do that, I made a couple tabs that just happen to fit between that pesky air fitting thing and the upper fork tube mount. Again, quick and dirty. Pictures to follow, asap. I promise.
Really, it all looks like it is "supposed" to look.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Oh, and that front fender.
It came with some sorta hard plastic mudflap that just had to go! It wraps itself around that tire close enough for these eyes.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Hydraulics. Yes, I am allergic to brake fluid. Makes me itch all over, gives me a headache. But now I have a hydraulic clutch! No more cable! But wait. Now I need to actually buy something else. Clutch master cylinder/lever/mirror mount. AND the front brake master cylinder/lever/mirror mount to match. AND run the clutch hydraulic line.
Talk about a wrestling match! Bad enough for the front brake hoses to make work.(Non linked now) Got them done too. And as soon as I recover from spending all this money so far, I promise to go for braided lines throughout. Can't wait.
Wiring? did somebody mention wires? The only thing that I had to change was to swap the ignition switch wires in the connector since I was going with the '85 ignition switch. (has the original key, AND the helmet holder)
I am using a LED light in the headlight bucket. I like the color as well as the brightness. People "see" it. It also modulates. I like!
Pictures...I know...they will be posted asap.
Talk about a wrestling match! Bad enough for the front brake hoses to make work.(Non linked now) Got them done too. And as soon as I recover from spending all this money so far, I promise to go for braided lines throughout. Can't wait.
Wiring? did somebody mention wires? The only thing that I had to change was to swap the ignition switch wires in the connector since I was going with the '85 ignition switch. (has the original key, AND the helmet holder)
I am using a LED light in the headlight bucket. I like the color as well as the brightness. People "see" it. It also modulates. I like!
Pictures...I know...they will be posted asap.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
So, this is just another "reason" to do all this. Did I really need it? Nah.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
I like the looks of that rearend. I shaved the wording. I know what it takes on the inside. Don't hafta tell me on the outside.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
BTW, the rear shocks are swap meet specials @ $20/pair. They lower the bike just enough and actually still work pretty well. They look like new take-offs.
Back to the front...
The 1100 speedometer drive device fits although the cable could be about an inch longer. On the 1100, I always felt that it was always about an inch too long. Say la vee. 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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Did I mention that overall the bike's wheelbase is about 4" longer than the 1100 that it used to be? Before, along with the external alternator setup, there appeared the possibility/probability that under certain braking conditions, the externally mounted fan would come into contact with the front fender. After measuring another 1100, there seems to be an extra inch in that area, thereby possibly eliminating that certain situation. We shall see.
Here are some shots of the gauge cluster etc. Remember, it is all about how it works, right? As well as the headlight mounting "ears". If you look at the lower part, just above the turn signal mount, you might be able to see the "mod".
Here are some shots of the gauge cluster etc. Remember, it is all about how it works, right? As well as the headlight mounting "ears". If you look at the lower part, just above the turn signal mount, you might be able to see the "mod".
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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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
Those bars are from a BMWr100. 7/8". Had to buy spacers from Dime City Cycles to fit the bar holders from the '85. They are 1".
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
The orange paint? I used to have a thing for sailboats (maybe I still do), was a leftover quart that has lead in it. Epoxy paint. I wear a hazmat suit and NIOSH respirator when spraying. I use a HVLP gun with adjustable pressure so as not to blast it out, wasting paint. Gotta watch out for too much delivery but man the stuff comes out smooth! It would smooth out with just using a brush! Of course, anything looks good with 20/20 vision!
20 feet away at 20 mph, or for our friends elsewhere, 6.1m at 32 kp/h.
20 feet away at 20 mph, or for our friends elsewhere, 6.1m at 32 kp/h.
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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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Cosicud build, a restomod
I've painted emron, (two part paint) in the rain on a sailboat, and it looked great. Don't think you can get it anymore, but super tough paint. and shiny
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
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1977 custom with 1200 engine
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