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We got a 76 in a while ago, got busy on it. I did not take many pics along the way, sorry. But now its finished and runs like a raped ape. Dyna coils and ignition, polished covers, paint, powder coated exhaust, and a new2u kit from Charliep's Cascade cycle. A lot of elbow grease to clean her up.

I did get a picture of the high temp powdered exhaust. We sandblasted and powdered it.

Pretty happy with how it came out. Now on to Bill's GL paint job.
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As always ................. very nice Richard.
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Very nice, makes me think I need to restore my '75 candy red.
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I tell you, the early gl1000 is like no other wing. You can just feel it wanting to tear up the road. The low end quickness puts a smile on my face.
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1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
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Gorgeous work. Are those the pipes you posted in the polisher thread? They look awesome!
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Thanks Roady, yes they are.
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1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
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NIIIIICE looking bike.

Makes me debate using the remainder of my yellow on the latest project, or going with something in Arrest-Me Red...

if I do that, I wont want to sell it :-D
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Really nice work Richard. I'm lovin the exhaust system! Looks better than factory fresh. Is that a semi gloss finish?

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Yes, it is slightly shiner than satin. It is referred to as 80% gloss.
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1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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action1 anim-cheers1

nice lookin piece for your collection!
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Very nice work...looks better than new.
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Excellent work, love the wire wheels that still look great after 36 years.
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sunnbobb wrote:Yes, it is slightly shiner than satin. It is referred to as 80% gloss.
Thanks for the info, Richard.

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Me likey.
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Love it,looks like a new bike ! action1
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