1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.

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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.

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Definitely a Btom and maybe Bike of the year. Great job!
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Painting everything red adds an element of sophistication. Well done, sir.
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Top notch build. Technically and artistically. Mother Honda would be proud. The GL1200 is a flagship again!
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thought i'd post a picture of how I cut the seat into the tank cover...
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Nicely done! action1 action1 action1
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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.
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Bummer on the brakes! Seat cut into tank looks great!!!
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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.
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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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and 2 more... the last is my Selfie!!!
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Very, very nice. Like the COP units.
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There is much to like here. The COPS are the tip of the iceberg.
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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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Beautiful job.
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Congrats on Botm, excellent job.
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