Dad's Bike...a new build...

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Re: Dad's Bike...a new build...

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well all i can say is this was one really sweet build ......great process on how you went about it ... looks great ....dads got the best bike around where he lives im just sure of it ... this is just a fine example of bringing a bike bike to superb condition ...WOW
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Re: Dad's Bike...a new build...

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Super clean installation of that coil & ballast. Nice tumb2 tumb2
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Hats off to you ICBM, really nicely done, your dad is going to treasure it I'm very sure anim-cheers1
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Good for you! I love the paint color and the black rims.

I bet you dad will glow for weeks and months for Sure!

(I have a similar story and sold my dads intended gl1000 a few years ago to pay my mortgage around Christmas. I gave him a rebuilt 78' for this Fathers Day and it was a surprise for sure. He cried a little and it took a week or so before it really sunk in.
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Well the bike has been delivered, it rained most of the time while I was there so we only got to go around the block a few times...the bike is running great, I changed out the exhaust clamps to the t-bolt style which minimized the exhaust leak. Readjusted the clutch and re-sync'd the carbs. He loves it... I can't wait for him to be able to put some miles on it.
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It is a bit tall for him, but manageable...I have an extra seat that I will try shaving down a bit, or may have one made locally on the seat pan just to make it a bit easier.

Thanks again for following!
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What a great photo. Your dad must be so happy and proud of you. Hope he has many happy miles on a great looking bike.

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1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
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1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Good looking bike. and a good son. I'm sure your dad is proud of both you and the bike
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Very Nice!
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Very cool indeed action1
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Nice job! action1
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So dad's got about 400 miles on her now, says he's going to change the oil /coolant and check the plugs this weekend. Running good despite some folks at work messing with the idle(adjusted it all the way in so was idling at 3000rpm) and disconnecting the speedo cable. Has gotten quite a few looks, especially with it being Biketoberfest in Daytona.

Fan isn't coming on and temp gauge isn't working, but I should be able to fix the fan issue when I'm back to visit for thanksgiving. Will also re-check compression and sync while I'm there.
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I know the folks, where your Dad works, are trying to help out, but I think I would very kindly ask them that they 'Step Back From The Bike' ;) 400 miles is a great start!

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Casper wrote:I know the folks, where your Dad works, are trying to help out, but I think I would very kindly ask them that they 'Step Back From The Bike' ;) 400 miles is a great start!

Cheers,

That is a lot nicer than the way I would say it. ;) :IDTS:
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robin1731 wrote:
Casper wrote:I know the folks, where your Dad works, are trying to help out, but I think I would very kindly ask them that they 'Step Back From The Bike' ;) 400 miles is a great start!

Cheers,

That is a lot nicer than the way I would say it. ;) :IDTS:
Why on earth did they disconnect the speedo? +1 agree with Robin :evil:

Hope you sort out the fan and temp gauge, let us know how you get on.

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Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
Current bikes
2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: Dad's Bike...a new build...

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Awesome story, and now you and your dad can learn how to work on the bike, together.
Good memories.
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