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Psycheonabike
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She's running.....

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Getting there......slowly!
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1982 GL1100 Standard
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Looking good! I'd say you have an interesting mix of parts there. The rear rim looks to be from a '78-79, and the rear brake caliper from an '80-81. If you haven't made these mods, you should be cautious if/ when you need to repair or replace anything. There are several differences in the brake systems between years pin the 1100's. Just an FYI.
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'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
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Re: She's running.....

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Actually, I believe that is an inverse Comstar. Looks like somebody might’ve just stripped it down to the bare aluminum?

But I have to admit being a little bit bothered by the backwards Honda wing on the left side shelter. I think that’s a right hand decal...

Regardless, that is a very smart looking motorcycle. I like that look.
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Yay! she runs!
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desertrefugee wrote:Actually, I believe that is an inverse Comstar. Looks like somebody might’ve just stripped it down to the bare aluminum?

But I have to admit being a little bit bothered by the backwards Honda wing on the left side shelter. I think that’s a right hand decal...

Regardless, that is a very smart looking motorcycle. I like that look.
Yep, you're right about the wheel. My bad... eyesight, or something, lol!
"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.
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Re: She's running.....

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desertrefugee wrote:
But I have to admit being a little bit bothered by the backwards Honda wing on the left side shelter. I think that’s a right hand decal...

Regardless, that is a very smart looking motorcycle. I like that look.
I did noteced the same. I bought a "Honda sticker set" from local bike part shop, and when i went home i realiced all HONDA whit wing stickers was left handed. But luckyly ther was one set of wings, in both ways, so i jus cutted and pasted the wings whit HONDA mark
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