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New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Finally got off my butt and sanded/painted the fuel tank and stripped / painted and polished the pumpkin. Tank now back in and am anxious to start assembling the other assorted goodies. Should be ready for Canadian spring if and when it gets here.
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Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
BTW I now know why some folks equate reinstalling the fuel tank to "putting a baby back in the womb".
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
sounds like something the doc would sayJonesz wrote:BTW I now know why some folks equate reinstalling the fuel tank to "putting a baby back in the womb".
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Hey Rodger you are so right!
Today bolted the faux tank shroud frame down along with the three gauge setup, installed the airbox, rear fender, pumpkin, new gear oil in diff,rear fender, seat etc. Half way through looked up at my parts rack and saw the drain hose from the airbox. Sort of trying to push the umbilical cord in as well. Must have taken an hour to refit that drain as well as the engine drain from the airbox. Might as well have started over again but I am stubborn. Finally got everything back in place (expletives were flying). Put the grab rail on with the Corbin gunfighter just so I have something to strap my tail bag onto. Surprisingly didn't think it looked too out of place. At the end of the day fired her up and all was worth it. Hopefully after this weekend the rear wheel will be installed.Then what will I do?
Today bolted the faux tank shroud frame down along with the three gauge setup, installed the airbox, rear fender, pumpkin, new gear oil in diff,rear fender, seat etc. Half way through looked up at my parts rack and saw the drain hose from the airbox. Sort of trying to push the umbilical cord in as well. Must have taken an hour to refit that drain as well as the engine drain from the airbox. Might as well have started over again but I am stubborn. Finally got everything back in place (expletives were flying). Put the grab rail on with the Corbin gunfighter just so I have something to strap my tail bag onto. Surprisingly didn't think it looked too out of place. At the end of the day fired her up and all was worth it. Hopefully after this weekend the rear wheel will be installed.Then what will I do?
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Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Looking good.
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1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Thanks Fred. I am really looking forward to getting her on the road come spring on the Canadian Prairies.Fred Camper wrote:Looking good.
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Well my baby is near the first round completion. There are many things to do to make her a convertible. Must paint the extra set of tins in a custom colour, get a cb900 front fender etc. etc. but I am really happy with my progress so far. Thanks a huge bunch to my buddy Ian without whom I might still be struggling with a seized engine that wouldn't turn over and so on. Really looking forward to some some nice weather to let her show me what she is worth. You will note that while the bike is wearing formal attire, it is also wearing a corbin gunfighter. Signs of things to come.
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Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Yummy!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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77Gowing
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Nice looking ride all ready.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
"Less is More" Anonymous
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1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold
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2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
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77Gowing
1977 GL1000 "O'le Blue." (sold
)2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
2017 Indian Scout Std w/ABS (sold)
2009 Honda VTX1300R "Me Brudder's" (sold)
1984 Honda Interstate "84' 2outa4." Gone
1982 Honda GL1100 "After thought." Gone
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Thanks for the nice comments Track T and Kenny.
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Liam
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Now that is sweet. You have put in a lot of work and it shows. I love how the Gunfighter seat slims down the rear end and kind of flows into the öcontour of the rear fender. Yum Yum Yum.
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Jonesz
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Thanks for the good words Liam. I am really happy with the Corbin gunfighter as well, makes her look sleek. Also pleased to read on your adventure thread that your bike arrived safe and sound, fingers crossed, no rain today while you get her unloaded.
Jonesz
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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wingrider
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Congrats on BOTM! Very well done! 
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
Congrats! 
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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pidjones
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Re: New Project 1978 Gl1000 "Trickster"
A worthy BOTM!
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
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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