Narrowing rear Signal Light Separation GL1100 Standard
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Narrowing rear Signal Light Separation GL1100 Standard
The process I used for this does not involve welding. While I think using a welder to do this would be quicker and probably have a better end result, I don't have a welder. So as an alternative I took this approach.
Here is what I started with.
I ground out the welds holding the right "mount".
Put the assembly in a vice and cut the right "tube"
I then drove the mount into the tube.
Once I had it positioned, I did the same on the left side.
I mixed up a batch of JB Weld...
...and using a putty knife, goobered the epoxy into both ends of the tube, cleaned up the mess, and taped off the ends while it cured.
This is what I accomplished on day one. As JB Weld takes 15 hours to cure, I went on to other things while it cured.
Earlier, when I dry fitted the pieces prior to potting them, I determined the correct length for the spacers and set them aside. Getting back to them while the JB Weld cured, I rough cut them to within an eight of an inch of their finished dimensions. As the mating ends are not parallel, I used a table top disc sander to finish it to the desired length maintaining relative angles of the ends.
Here's the finished spacer with the wasted piece.
Here is what I started with.
I ground out the welds holding the right "mount".
Put the assembly in a vice and cut the right "tube"
I then drove the mount into the tube.
Once I had it positioned, I did the same on the left side.
I mixed up a batch of JB Weld...
...and using a putty knife, goobered the epoxy into both ends of the tube, cleaned up the mess, and taped off the ends while it cured.
This is what I accomplished on day one. As JB Weld takes 15 hours to cure, I went on to other things while it cured.
Earlier, when I dry fitted the pieces prior to potting them, I determined the correct length for the spacers and set them aside. Getting back to them while the JB Weld cured, I rough cut them to within an eight of an inch of their finished dimensions. As the mating ends are not parallel, I used a table top disc sander to finish it to the desired length maintaining relative angles of the ends.
Here's the finished spacer with the wasted piece.
Last edited by mrflamewerks on Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:10 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Thanks Roady.
Once the JB Weld cured I assemble the blinker set. Top picture is the finished assembly. The bottom one is the starting point.
As you can see, it makes quite a change to the assembly.
Once the JB Weld cured I assemble the blinker set. Top picture is the finished assembly. The bottom one is the starting point.
As you can see, it makes quite a change to the assembly.
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83 GL1100 Interstate
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Here is a picture of the tail light and rear fender assembly.
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78 GL1000 Pending Resurrection
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83 GL1100 Interstate
99 GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate (Gone to the Darkside)
99 GL1500C Valkyrie Standard (Gone to the Darkside)
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good job Mr FW, looking very stylish.
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
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Thanks HH.
Here's the finished assembly installed on the bike.
Here's the finished assembly installed on the bike.
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> Unknown
He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.
>B. Franklin
78 GL1000 Pending Resurrection
78 GL1000 Naked (gone to pieces)
83 GL1100 Interstate
99 GL1500CF Valkyrie Interstate (Gone to the Darkside)
99 GL1500C Valkyrie Standard (Gone to the Darkside)
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78 GL1000 Naked (gone to pieces)
83 GL1100 Interstate
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tail lights
Thanks MW. I just narrowed my 82 GL1100 and it looks much better. I
followed your instructions to a tee,good job.
followed your instructions to a tee,good job.
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Re: Narrowing rear Signal Light Separation GL1100 Standard
This is a nice bit of work! Thank you for the post.
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Re: Narrowing rear Signal Light Separation GL1100 Standard
If anyone is interested on a 1000 model you can just replace the rear stand offs with a set from the front of the bike and it works out great!
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Re: Narrowing rear Signal Light Separation GL1100 Standard
I did something similar and wrote it up in this thread.
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Re: Narrowing rear Signal Light Separation GL1100 Standard
Well I did similar and did not even know these were on here. When I go my bike the back turning signals were being held on by duct tape. I shorted mine up...took about half a day with a hacksaw and some jerryriggin. Ill post some pics in a bit.
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