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Sometimes things work out for the better. :)
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At least they had four valves-lol- bummer having to wait. There are a few heads with the cracked portion around the lower bolt. Must be a weak point.
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Congratulations on BOTM! Well done! anim-cheers1
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Congrats on botm
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Impressive work Anders. Sand cast a new emblem? Really? Beautiful work. As I read your thread and saw all the steps you went through, it was like dejavu. Great job. Congratulations on BOM.
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Congratulations on BOTM!
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Wow, thank you! Walking around feeling a couple of centimeters taller. Feels good to get recognized for hard work and good result. Thank you!

Still waiting for new heads...

//Anders
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Geez, here I am just trying to get a great shape 75 running! The work and thread is Grade 8! The sand casted emblems were over the top for me too!
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I was wrong about french gl1000 only having two cylinders. They do have four.

My new heads arrived today. Had them taken apart and cleaned ultrasonicly :roll: Cam shafts from the new heads are crap but heads look okay. I gutted the old head, cam shaft, valve springs and everything else and put in one of the new heads. New orings, gaskets and valve stem seals. Then started the assembly. I got three hours of intense labour and believe I have three-four more tomorrow before start up.

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@ Andersd,
That was a long and tough job you have done.
It has become a beautiful bike..........my deep respect for all your work and the nice result.......
The casting of the emblems is a miracle for me........unbelievable!!!
Congratulations with your reward as BOTM.
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Congrats on BOTM !!
Great write up with details & photos (my favorite)
Brilliantly executed. Very well deserved. :orange

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congrats on BOTM. A beautiful restoration.
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Ooops!

This one just turned up in my garage! 1981 gl1100 with all the bells and whistles, and a super size to that please! I counted 33 rear lights and 34 eagles!?

I was helping a collegue to order parts for his bike. He moaned a bit about his bad hip and house renovation. I told him I could help him out and gave him a lousy offer on the ”rig”. That ended with a surprised handshake.

The rig is now at home and got a quick shower with the water hose after sitting 10 years. Lots of work to be done just to get it going and even more to get look good. Tires are dated 1995 but looks new. Odo reads 68000kms. I’ve never driven a sidecar motorcycle so that is my first aim. Get it going and try it out.

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Yikes .... lotsa stuff .... love the ignition key ....

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Is that front tire mounted correctly?

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