From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
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From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorY7xExFCI
Dear naked wing friends. I attempted to submit this post previously but it seems to have gotten lost. So, I'll try again. I recently met a man who, for twenty years, rebuilt 75 and 76 GL1000's for a hobby. Recently, his interests changed and he offered all of the extra parts he had collected over the years.
I own a 76 GL1000 Ltd. and needed a few parts but, the offer was "all or none". Now, I have more than enough parts to improve my 76, rebuild a second 75 and still have lots of parts to sell or trade. I've learned a ton from working on my 76 but I am still quite a novice. So, I was hoping to find a link in the "Restorations" forum to a tutorial showing the step-by-step of a total rebuild. I have not found one. Does anybody know of such a tutorial or guide?
I am adding a link to a Youtube video showing a quick overview of some of the parts. There are many, many more. If I go ahead with the rebuild, I will document the process with videos and pics to be posted here. I would appreciate your advice.
Dear naked wing friends. I attempted to submit this post previously but it seems to have gotten lost. So, I'll try again. I recently met a man who, for twenty years, rebuilt 75 and 76 GL1000's for a hobby. Recently, his interests changed and he offered all of the extra parts he had collected over the years.
I own a 76 GL1000 Ltd. and needed a few parts but, the offer was "all or none". Now, I have more than enough parts to improve my 76, rebuild a second 75 and still have lots of parts to sell or trade. I've learned a ton from working on my 76 but I am still quite a novice. So, I was hoping to find a link in the "Restorations" forum to a tutorial showing the step-by-step of a total rebuild. I have not found one. Does anybody know of such a tutorial or guide?
I am adding a link to a Youtube video showing a quick overview of some of the parts. There are many, many more. If I go ahead with the rebuild, I will document the process with videos and pics to be posted here. I would appreciate your advice.
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Yes that is quite the 'haul' you had described in conversation today!!
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Quite the haul. Did that stuff come from the Lancaster/ Alden NY area?
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"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Hi Whiskerfish. This collection came from Lake George, NY
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
There is a Gentleman that lives on Route 33 near the Lancaster Alden line with multiple sheds full of stuff from years of his hobbying.
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Lenord, you must have a large trailer to get all that stuff home. Good for you to save it.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Hi Fred. Thanks for the encouragement. Actually, it was a high-sided U-Haul, 6x8. However, my Nissan Frontier was fully loaded too....bed and inside.I see that you also have a 76 LTD. Tell me her story.
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
My LTD is 993,there is a build story on the board for her as it was a team effort to put her on the road. Going to sell her soon however as I do not ride enough for two bikes anymore.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
This video shows me mating the frame and the engine in my 1975 gl1000 rebuild. It is pretty obvious that I am learning as I go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMg_Y73IKaw&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMg_Y73IKaw&t=2s
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
- pidjones
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Similar to how I do it. With the engine strapped to a furniture dolly, the wife picks up one end of the frame and I maneuver the other. About five minutes later the job is done! Actually mounting the frame on the engine.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
I am continuing to make progress. In this video, I mostly show the false tank box on the frame and my attempts to route the wiring harness. Thank goodness, I have been able to strip down my 76 to get a decent look at her harness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f40nvoHYNo
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Another video showing my efforts to open the plugged gas lines inside the gas tank. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUmeIKzQzcI
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
I'd keep at the main line. And make sure they both are opened fully (not just enough to get a cable through). You need a pretty healthy flow of fuel at times. Do you have a bad speedometer or tachometer cable? They work well. Also, a section of one in a battery drill in reverse is great for testing speedometers and tachs.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Thanks pidjones. I gave up on the main line and just now mounted the tank. Based upon your recommendation, I may however keep trying. The process is awfully slow. A friend did give me a good tip. Instead of pinching the rotating cable between your thumb and finger while attempting to push the cable, he suggested that I cut a small piece of the cable sheath and hold the cable with that. That saves some wear and tear on the fingers.
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