The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Note that both his Progressive shock boots have blown off the canisters, having seen it before on my 1200, so pay attention.
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Best picture I've taken in months!!
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Gonna see just how bad the damage is.

One of the heads looks ok from the valve side, so I'm hoping I just need a head.

Keep your fingers crossed and wait for more pics!
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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Yeah.... I need a motor.... :oops:
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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Well,...a piston for sure :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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CYBORG wrote:Well,...a piston for sure :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah.....

But now you have photos to show people what happens when you don't change your belts. Or your crank pulley bolt backs out... :shock:
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:shock:
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Anyone need (part of) an exhaust valve? Anyone? :cry:
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I'd drill a hole in it and make a key fob... :flamer :-D :roll:
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Track T 2411 wrote:I'd drill a hole in it and make a key fob... :flamer :-D :roll:
That's EXACTlY what I'm gonna do, lol!
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My mechanic is picking this up on Wednesday!!

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Time to get Athena back on the road!!!

Glad I didn't sell her.... :mrgreen:
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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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"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!
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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Lester on the front. I can’t tell but I think that is a 78-79 which lots of guys want.
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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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ericheath wrote:Lester on the front. I can’t tell but I think that is a 78-79 which lots of guys want.
Is there something special about that rim? Over say a Comstar?

Enlighten my ignorance! :mrgreen:
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Re: The Adventures of Athena of Left Coast

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Lesters were the answer for the early 'Wing guys with spoked wheels who wanted cast rims. They weren't so commonly found after the introduction of the Comstars (on the rear of that one). They're probably superior to the Comstar in at least one way - they're one-piece. After that, I guess it's more a matter of personal choice.

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