1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Definitely a Btom and maybe Bike of the year. Great job!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Painting everything red adds an element of sophistication. Well done, sir.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Top notch build. Technically and artistically. Mother Honda would be proud. The GL1200 is a flagship again!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
thought i'd post a picture of how I cut the seat into the tank cover...
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Nicely done!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
So....
I've had a bit of a setback over the last couple days...
When I unlinked the rear master cylinder, I made a big boo boo and ran the rear brake to the rear brake port, and plugged the front brake port. I knew better! You have to plug the rear brake port, and use the front brake port for the rear brakes.
Otherwise the rear brake caliper will lock up. Well.. I didn't realize soon enough and buned some parts... Even melted the dust seals in the caliper. At first I thought the caliper just locked, so installed a different one, but after that one did the same thing I realized what I did. Luckly when I painted the bike, I also painted a spare caliper support, so all ended ok.
I've had a bit of a setback over the last couple days...
When I unlinked the rear master cylinder, I made a big boo boo and ran the rear brake to the rear brake port, and plugged the front brake port. I knew better! You have to plug the rear brake port, and use the front brake port for the rear brakes.
Otherwise the rear brake caliper will lock up. Well.. I didn't realize soon enough and buned some parts... Even melted the dust seals in the caliper. At first I thought the caliper just locked, so installed a different one, but after that one did the same thing I realized what I did. Luckly when I painted the bike, I also painted a spare caliper support, so all ended ok.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Bummer on the brakes! Seat cut into tank looks great!!!
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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: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
That brake info was very good to know, i will do that same, in some day in the future ( the right way only ) Do you have pic from battery side? i love to see how you have done that side.
Kinde
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Was out today for the first actual ride...
put a bit over 200 miles on it.
Other than finishing dialing in the carbs, everything is good to go!
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put a bit over 200 miles on it.
Other than finishing dialing in the carbs, everything is good to go!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
and 2 more... the last is my Selfie!!!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Very, very nice. Like the COP units.
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1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
There is much to like here. The COPS are the tip of the iceberg.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Battery side is sharp thanks I wonder what kind of comments and questions this bike gets when you park it in local bike meeting. Take big bottle of water whit u you gonna need it
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Beautiful job.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Congrats on Botm, excellent job.
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