1975 GL1000

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Re: 1975 GL1000

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Outstanding!
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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!
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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You are doing a beautiful job, such attention to detail! Love the look of that 4 into 1 gauge. I really like to see the progress you are making.
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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I used a large oil pressure sensor that prevented the standard oil separator from being used so I had to find an alternative. Some of you may want to try this alternative at some point so I decide to take a picture of how I mounted it. It is a very small separator that cost less than $10.00 but it is a very tight fit where I had to put it. Just had to make a simple bracket for it.
I also got the front forks rebuilt. Mounted the handlebars and gauges too.
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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I have restored many GL1000s over the years, but this is my first custom. There are many challenges that I have encountered with these modifications, but so far I have been able to overcome them.

I finished making a ton of changes to wiring in order to use the mini gauges, the 4-in-1 tank gauge, electric fuel pump, oil pressure sensor, non-standard handlebar switches, etc. I also fabricated mounts for the small fairing and rear fender. I still need to cut part of the original rear fender to hide it. The rear fender is from a Harley V-Rod and I will be using a taillight that has built-in turn signals. The bike currently runs and all electronic components work properly; however, I will obviously need to disassemble a lot of what I have added in order to paint it.
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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Very nice!
"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: 1975 GL1000

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What kind of mufflers are those? They look nice!
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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cfairweather wrote: Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:15 pm Here is the new Fuel Sensor after I mounted it in the tank. Also, look closely at the picture of the Electric fuel pump after I mounted it on a homemade bracket. This bracket also blocks the manual fuel pump hole. See the small black button hanging off of the engine mount? This button is used to prime the carbs if the bike has been sitting for a while. The fuel pump is wired through a three prong oil switch so if the engine is not running, the fuel pump power is automatically turned off. This is a safety feature. Also notice the yellow wire that runs to an oil pump pressure adapter. This is for the new oil pressure gauge that is shown above.
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which sensor are you using? I've been toying with the same idea you executed here, just haven't gotten round to it yet... beautiful build so far!
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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The 4-in-1 gauge is made by Faria, so I used the Faria Oil and Temp sensors. I bought a fuel tank sensor from EBay that matched the ohms specifications for the gauge.
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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Sorry, i meant what oil pressure sensor are you using for the fuel pump cutoff?
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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PS132. Here is a link to a document I wrote about installing an electric fuel pump. I used a different pump on this install.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_mO94 ... p=drivesdk
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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hey nice, i've seen that doc before, thanks!!
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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Wheels, brakes and other small stuff has been installed. The seat and paint are the major steps that still need to be completed.
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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'Course I like the paint the way it is ... might paint the front fender purple ... or not ...

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Re: 1975 GL1000

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I finished making the seat pan and have an appointment with a local upholstery shop to add foam and make a custom cover for it. I started with an original pan and cut it in half. I made the rear section out of 1/4" plywood and fiberglass. Paint is next...
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Re: 1975 GL1000

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Fantastic!
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