Talk to strangers!
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- BikeMaine
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- ericheath
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Re: Talk to strangers!
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.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
- wingrider
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Re: Talk to strangers!
Congratulations on BOTM! Well done!
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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Congrats on botm
God bless those who protect our freedom, at every level
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
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vote in my poll
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
click pic to see my gallery
vote in my poll
- tlbranth
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Re: Talk to strangers!
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.
Terry
Don't own a Vanagon
Don't work at Boeing
Life is good
1999 GL1500 SE
2002 Honda VT750 "ACE"
1975 GL1000
1970 CB750
Don't own a Vanagon
Don't work at Boeing
Life is good
1999 GL1500 SE
2002 Honda VT750 "ACE"
1975 GL1000
1970 CB750
- Track T 2411
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Re: Talk to strangers!
Congratulations on BOTM!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"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.
"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: Talk to strangers!
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
Still waiting for new heads...
//Anders
Gl1000 1975
Gl1100 1981 sidecar rig
Gl1100 1981 sidecar rig
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Re: Talk to strangers!
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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Re: Talk to strangers!
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 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.
//A
My new heads arrived today. Had them taken apart and cleaned ultrasonicly 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.
//A
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Gl1000 1975
Gl1100 1981 sidecar rig
Gl1100 1981 sidecar rig
- rudolphwolven
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Re: Talk to strangers!
@ 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.
Regards, Ruud
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.
Regards, Ruud
Proud winner of the NGWClub-USA contest Bike of the Year 2016------ GL1000 K1 1975
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Congrats on BOTM !!
Great write up with details & photos (my favorite)
Brilliantly executed. Very well deserved.
HOTT (and a darn good looking machine!)
Great write up with details & photos (my favorite)
Brilliantly executed. Very well deserved.
HOTT (and a darn good looking machine!)
If we can't fix it, we can fix it so no one else can.
the Condor BOTY 2011
Ol' Sparky BOTM Dec. 2011
Lucky #13 BOTY 2018
the Condor BOTY 2011
Ol' Sparky BOTM Dec. 2011
Lucky #13 BOTY 2018
- 5speed
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congrats on BOTM. A beautiful restoration.
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: Talk to strangers!
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.
//Anders
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.
//Anders
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Gl1000 1975
Gl1100 1981 sidecar rig
Gl1100 1981 sidecar rig
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Re: Talk to strangers!
Yikes .... lotsa stuff .... love the ignition key ....
Gord
Gord
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‘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: Talk to strangers!
Is that front tire mounted correctly?
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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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