Mono shock gl1000

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Atlas
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Mono shock gl1000

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Hey there. Just started a gl1000 project. I started with a mono shock (doubled up). The seat post is not yet finished.
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Re: Mono shock gl1000

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Here is the seat post and narrowed spine.
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Re: Mono shock gl1000

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you made it. anim-cheers1
welcome to the site.
You may want to host your pics online and copy paste the link..the site software doesn't like pics taken with phones for some reason..
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)
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Re: Mono shock gl1000

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any thought to reinforcing the swing arm? With that set up it will really twist a lot.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: Mono shock gl1000

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Cyborg. Yes that was my initial concern also.
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