Wog's Adventure Bike build

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t
wog wrote:Took it out for a couple quick short runs and hard stops today.
I'm guessing with being much higher, the forks seemed very weak compared to the other GL1000's.
I've never used Progressive fork springs before.
I'm thinking they're worth a shot.
I just installed a set of Progressive fork springs in my 82. It called for 20wt fork oil, and I only had 10wt in the garage, so that is what got used. It made a dramatic difference in the front end of my rig, even with the wrong weight oil.
I ordered a jug of 20wt oil, and had every intention of changing it out, but I used some of it on my FT500 forks when I gave it new seals, and don't think I have enough left.... :IDTS: None of the shops in the area carry 20wt, so I will have to order....again.
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Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build

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Wog, I have been holding my breath waiting for a report. My face is turning blue!
Bikes at present:

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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process :IDTS:
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Hey guys, I'm back!

Been checking in every once and a while but haven't posted for a long time.
Gettin' back at this little project.

Want to get this thing on the road before it gets too hot down here :crosso
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
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Welcome back anim-cheers1

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Wog, thought maybe you were stuck in a Bogg somewhere!
Bikes at present:

83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process :IDTS:
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Nice build, I went thru all 15 pages. Love the look of the bike.
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Wow. Loving this build thread. I ran across a link to this forum while looking at some stuff on Randakk's site but wanting to see the pics on this thread is what made me join. And I am so not disappointed. This is very similar to the direction I want to take when I start building my bike. Really look forward to the next update.

Oh, Wog when you get a chance can you show a better pic of how you mounted the winch. I saw where you have the fairlead but couldn't tell how the winch itself is mounted.
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What's up brother'man....

That's a beautiful build. I'm definitely doing something similarly "off-road" and "Knobby" with my 76'.

...question, what size is that rear TKC? I'm looking to go with the lower cost Shinko 804 Big-Blocks... but want to know if you ran the 140/80-17 or 130/80-17 without fitment issues.
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Thanks for the comments guys!

I'll get pics of the winch mounted after I finish the brackets.

130-80/17 rear
110-80/19 front
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wog wrote:Thanks for the comments guys!

130-80/17 rear
110-80/19 front

NASTY. I love it. Keep it rollin'! I'm stoked to keep watching!
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Any updates for us?
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Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build

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After a very l o n g year, I'm back at it.

Today, started with getting some clearance for the aux. side tanks from the fish mufflers.
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Flipped up the horizontal bandsaw and added the seldom used larger table.
(no, the blade's not that thick, just a fuzzy picture, probably from me holding my fingers so close to the blade without support :IDTS: )
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Cut a patch from 1/8" thick 6061 alum.
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Quick weld with the tig, and will clean it up later.
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Cover with a rattle can paint job for now. Will eventually blast the covers/tanks and powder coat them.
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Also plan on adding a separate heat shield between the two.
Great to keep these old 'Wings flying on down the road.
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Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build

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Nice, and I fully understand not having time.....
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Oldewing wrote:Nice, and I fully understand not having time.....
Aren't we supposed to have more time as we get older???

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Re: Wog's Adventure Bike build

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Good to hear from you, how about that ride report?
Bikes at present:

83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process :IDTS:
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