1985 GL1200 Going Naked with Dual Webers

[isualum]

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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[isualum]

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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[isualum]

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[isualum]

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[isualum]

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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[dontwantapickle]

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

How does it sound with the exhaust chopped like that?

[isualum]

I will get a video in the next day or two.

[theailer]

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?

[ericheath]

Bet that is fun! How’s the left knee doing?

[isualum]

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

Video of running


http://www.mikericklefs.com/85GL1200/vid1.mp4

[Fred Camper]

Love what you have crafted this bike into a stellar build. Love it.

[isualum]

Really opens up the area under the shelter. Used a flat plate to mount the fuse block

Used he 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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