Got me a 78

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Re: Got me a 78

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lookin good!
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Nice bike, Brant! Of course I may be a little biased. I think that Honda got the look just right in '78. Mine are black too.
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I've been doing the head gaskets on my 83, but still able to show the 78 a little love. Installed a dyna ignition, Harleys mufflers, and a more stocker seat. Love the way the mufflers sound. Still lots of stuff to do but I'm riding it around town.
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Beautiful.

(There is something about those '78s.)
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Roady wrote:Beautiful.

(There is something about those '78s.)
Don't get Rodger started .......... Nice looking bike Brant.
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Just a little update here. Corbin gunfighter seat, changed out the rear lights, deleted the front fender and added a fork brace. need to figure out something with the front turn signals.
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Gorgeous bike. I'm liking the new tail light, it gives it a much cleaner and simpler look, but keeps an air of classic to it.
1975 GL1000 - Delkevic exhaust with stainless studs, Corbin Touring seat, Race Tech Gold Valve cartridge emulators, Progressive 11-1100 springs, Progressive 412HD rear shocks, Shinko 230 tires, Fork Brace, Trucklite 27270c headlight, X-Arc Signals (run, brake, turn), Hydraulic Clutch conversion, EBC Clutch discs, HD springs, and Barnett Steels + Plate B eliminated. BikeMaster DLFP-50N18L Lithium battery, Rick's Motorsports CBR600F4 Mosfet Regulator/Rectifier upgrade.
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What is that taillight from? Likey!
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Previous:
1978 GL1000 - JUNE 2017 BOTM: Sold
2006 Kawasaki Concours: Sold
1995 Kawasaki Concours: Crashed/totalled.
1976 GL1000: LAST RESTORATION, sold
1981 Honda CB900F Supersport: 3rd restoration, sold.
1979 Yamaha XS-750F: 2nd restoration, sold.
1982 Honda FT-500 Ascot: First (only) new bike. Family forces sale.
1973 CB500 Four: First restoration, long gone.
1972 Suzuki TS-100: First bike, sold.

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The tail light is off the shelf from Tractor Supply Company. I made the bracket to fit to the fender.Just what I was looking for.
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Looks good, Brant. Extended riding weather this year.
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Sometimes I'm a good starter but not a good finisher. This project keeps going, and going, and going.I was hoping to have this bike ready to ride in Deadwood last year but couldn't get the carbs sorted out. Worked on it over the 4th of July and I think (fingers crossed) it is good to hop on and ride with little worry. Not a lot of changes since last post, but new belts, new water pump, spin on oil filter, added an electric fuel pump. All the brake calipers have been rebuilt and the rear master replaced. The electric fuel pump did wonders for start up. That old pump must have been on its last leg. STILL need fork seals replaced. Going to keep the front turn signals as is, those short little stalks are hard to find. Might add some Bates hard bags. Deadwood 2021 or bust !!
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