Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Not!
Had to dissmount the front of my bike, gasp, and.... New dust seals and boot seals are ordered.
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Yea, looks like it needs a little help!
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2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
It took me and my dad, one hour to just take it apart
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Mike.Z wrote:snip...............
It took me and my dad, one hour to just take it apart
Then the hard part is done.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Done! For this time. Much more can be done with it, but it has to whait until next year
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Thank you all guys out there!! for all your help and adwice. Specially Nate "wingrider"
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Nice work ....
Gord
Gord
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‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Great job Mike! You made huge strides in a very short time! How's she run? And, how does the Mrs like it?
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Thanks Nate! it's a pleasure!wingrider wrote:Great job Mike! You made huge strides in a very short time! How's she run? And, how does the Mrs like it?
She runs like a train! Purrs like a kitten and the. "boost" kicks in at 3-4000 rpm and will never stop. Amazing bike to ride, when i am use to a custom and a XJ900. It is like learning to ride again. Weard! But fun!
Sandra is going on her first ride tomorrow.
More to come in the future!
Take care!!
/Mike
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Very nice - the results are beautiful.
Well done!
Well done!
Steve
82 GL1100
Houston, TX
"Is it a project? Nah, it's therapy..."
82 GL1100
Houston, TX
"Is it a project? Nah, it's therapy..."
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Thanks Steve!!Not Done Yet wrote:Very nice - the results are beautiful.
Well done!
The "crown" on top of it all, will be this emblem on the side covers:
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
wow..what a transformation..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Mike,
Looked closer at your pictures....are you going to try and paint the center stand?
How did the ride go with Sandra?
Looked closer at your pictures....are you going to try and paint the center stand?
How did the ride go with Sandra?
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
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Re: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Only just found this thread but what a fantastic job you have done in such a short time.
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.
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: Bring back a 1981 GL1100 Corpse to life!
Ghaaaa!! You have noticed thatwingrider wrote:Mike,
Looked closer at your pictures....are you going to try and paint the center stand?
How did the ride go with Sandra?
I know Nate. Looks like....
I will try to loosen it and paint it before autumn and bad weather is rolling in
Yeah!! We took a long ride today, and she is so happy about the backrest. Thanks once more Nate for letting me buy it!!
Today we bought a pair of vintage saddlebags at the junkyard. Sandra found them amoungst
all the bike parts. Only 5 dollar!!! Robbery it is. will put up some pics later on when they are mounted.
Take care!
Honda GL 1100 1981
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
Honda Cb125B6 1975 (sold)
Honda CB350NG 1986 (sold)
Yamaha XJ 900N 1985 (sold)
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 1998
Suzuki 650 Savage 1994 (sold)
Suzuki GSX 400 FWS 1985 (sold)
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