1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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A bunch of time was spent setting up the carbs.
The biggest issue I had to get the throttle plates exactly centered and even.
I can tell you from experience that you need to get that correct first or you will chasing you tail.
You Tube has numerous videos to show you how.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Pretty much calling it done for now.

Still would like to powdercoat the wheels all black and I need to figure out some screens/filter for the carbs.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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few more random images
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Forgot some of the wiring images.
Best way for my old eyes is to plot out the color diagrams about 4 foot wide and put them up on a wall.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Cool Bike!
You have put lots of work into it.

How does it sound with the exhaust chopped like that?
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I will get a video in the next day or two.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Wow! You have really put some effort into this beautiful bike.
I do really appreciate you taking the time to include us in the build process.
How is the rider ergo with the new handlebars?
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Bet that is fun! How’s the left knee doing?
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Knee is OK so far - it is pretty close to hitting the stack!

Video of running


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Love what you have crafted this bike into a stellar build. Love it.
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Really opens up the area under the shelter. Used a flat plate to mount the fuse block

Used the factory turn signal switch by using some small relays to latch on the right/left and then a third to cancel.

Also added a relay to the voltage sense wire going to the regulator/rectifier to prevent over charging
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Congrats on BOTM! Very nicely done! anim-cheers1
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Congrats. Great looking bike and should turn a lot of heads.
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

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Congrats!
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