heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
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heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Lowered 2.5". Fenders coming. plan to pay homage to 70s era honda in indicators, tail lights. also planning lower bars, and a triple headlight ala harley davidson, probably in black.
the black in picture is a vinyl wrap that will need to be redone.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Nice, very nice..
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Turned out great Well done
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
looks wicked.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Is that rear fender mounted to the swing arm? I like the look a lot! But being that low I suspect the rideability has been pretty severely compromised? One of my first builds I dropped down a lot and while it fit me beautifully (short guy) I could barely turn into my driveway without scraping something and got tired of it quickly.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Looks great, but I am with Steve........can hear it scrapping from here.
Also looks like you had fun with the restore too.
Also looks like you had fun with the restore too.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Nice!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
I agree. It looks fantastic, but won't be very rideable.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
I really like the stance and the rim changes. Makes a big difference. There has to be a bit of a compromise to make her ride able, but it does look sweet.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Nice work.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Thanks all. Yes I might raise it half to an inch eventually. I'll post more as it has more progress.
It has 11" shocks. I had a real hard time finding suitable shocks in 12". Any one with a link to a 12" set would be much appreciated.
It has 11" shocks. I had a real hard time finding suitable shocks in 12". Any one with a link to a 12" set would be much appreciated.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
I originally had 290mm shocks (~11.4") on my '78. They were too low and severely compromised cornering ability. And that's with the '78 headpipe which is angled more and allowed the Sportster mufflers to be turned up. I went to 12" and it made a big difference although I still need to back off some in tight twisties. But, that's OK, I'll probably live longer.
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Re: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
Looks very nice but agree with others that it looks way to low.
Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
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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: heres my 75 gl1000 restored/rebuilt from a weathered specimen
I likey!......be careful
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