pidjones '75 restore (NOT a rescue this time!)

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pidjones '75 restore (NOT a rescue this time!)

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Might as well start the thread, but it might be a loooong time before I get to the work on it. This was one of Pete Boody's project bikes. It was setting under cover between his house and shop. Almost complete - lacks only headlight internals, signals and stalks, seat cover (bought a nice seat with it). Turns over, rolls, front brake will need complete overhaul, rear seems Okay. Tires, of course. Don't think Pete got around to the carbs on it, so they will need a thorough going-through. Belts (of course). I MIGHT pull the engine and give the frame a repaint (or not) but even that depth of inspection will have to wait. Just don't have the space. Right now, it is in the back of the shed with a John Deere 216 that gets used a couple times a year for tilling and stacks of crates and boxes, plus the JD 345 that does the mowing and my RD400c that there just wasn't space in the house for along with the Hunley and the D@#^& Triumph T150V, and the Spyder. As I learned of the project bikes availability from Pete's stash, the decision was made that maybe one that is a little more complete would be a fun project instead of spending a fortune on ebay. Sure, it will need either another muffler (or patches) but that is just part of the fun, isn't it? Ken and Moose sold the Pulse Autocar and it left this morning. Also Pete's CBX is sold and gone. Ken is working diligently at inventory so he can figure out just what it is all worth. Still several project bikes, both 1000 and 1100s - PLUS Pete's personal Maggie Mae '76 Sulfur Yellow and matching Bushtec trailer. Contact Ken if interested in bikes or large lots of parts. kengray469@hotmail.com
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Nice find!
Looks just like my 75.
What kind of seat did you get for it?
1975 Gl1000
1981 Gl1100, looking for a used good engine.
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nakedinterstate81 wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 1:11 pm Nice find!
Looks just like my 75.
What kind of seat did you get for it?
Stock. Has a small hole. Nothing a new cover won't fix.
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"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
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Very nice score. Going to follow your refurbishing of this one. Would like to get one as well, but no garage space, and hard to find up here on the island.
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I emailed Ken and he replied with available seats ranging in price from ,$75 to 300.
Is yours a $75?
Unfortunately he doesn't have any 1100 engines.
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nakedinterstate81 wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:13 pm I emailed Ken and he replied with available seats ranging in price from ,$75 to 300.
Is yours a $75?
Unfortunately he doesn't have any 1100 engines.
Yes, I believe it was one of the $75 seats.
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1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
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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
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BTW, belts are on order!
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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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pidjones wrote: Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:41 pm BTW, belts are on order!
lolol lolol lolol lolol lolol lolol
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