First Ride - 81 GL1100
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First Ride - 81 GL1100
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
That's what I'm talking about! It's no beater now! "Small and sporty"? I'll agree with the sporty part, but...
Nice work! Any "before" pictures? Sorry if you've posted them already.
<<EDIT: I think I found it in a thread you posted in November. It had good bones. Good candidate. Wise purchases always make more sense in the long run - unless you're a glutton for punishment.
Nice work! Any "before" pictures? Sorry if you've posted them already.
<<EDIT: I think I found it in a thread you posted in November. It had good bones. Good candidate. Wise purchases always make more sense in the long run - unless you're a glutton for punishment.
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
Nice!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
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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: First Ride - 81 GL1100
lookin good, cant get mine out for test unless i stud the tires and get electric heated underwear.....nice job
Under the knife again
1983 1100 Eh!!!
$300 and climbing
Lots and lots of Red....
Old man, first bike, first build
1983 1100 Eh!!!
$300 and climbing
Lots and lots of Red....
Old man, first bike, first build
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
Looking good,nice job on rebuilding seat ,great improvement,also like the blacked our side panels,cleans up and simplifies look
1982 gl 1100
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
OK, I was right, the photo shows a Valkyrie. If the 1100 seems small and sporty, you must have been riding a Valk or maybe a Roadglide! Looking good. Proves it is possible to do a low budget build.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
"I like working on these old wings (buying, fixing, selling) I just wish that there was more money in it."
Don't we all! About half my builds I make a few bucks, on the other half I loose or maybe break even but it is a way of funding a hobby and most hobbies are expensive.
Don't we all! About half my builds I make a few bucks, on the other half I loose or maybe break even but it is a way of funding a hobby and most hobbies are expensive.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: First Ride - 81 GL1100
Nice job on the '81. It is my favorite year. I will be watching for the next one!
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