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1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
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wingrider
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
Congrats on another BOTM! Very nice looking bike!
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
1974 Suzuki GT550
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gltriker
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
BOTM! 
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... 44#p823844 page 27, post # 391 is presently still available
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... 44#p823844 page 27, post # 391 is presently still available
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Track T 2411
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
Congrats! While you might not have 'customized' much, you've done some really great detail work, and the bike looks wonderful!
"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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flyin900
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
Thanks fellows it is always nice to have positive results and feedback on these hobby builds. As Whiskerfish noted there are many amazing builders and members on this site and I am happy to contribute where I can to the community.
I am just finishing up my friends 1972 CB500K1 frame with a CB550 four motor in the bike. I just finished painting the tank and side covers and that is a humbling experience. I shoot outside and my painting skills are self taught, so lots of mistakes.
Still have a few more non Wing bikes in the garage awaiting their turn.
I am just finishing up my friends 1972 CB500K1 frame with a CB550 four motor in the bike. I just finished painting the tank and side covers and that is a humbling experience. I shoot outside and my painting skills are self taught, so lots of mistakes.
Still have a few more non Wing bikes in the garage awaiting their turn.
Current Bikes:
DISPLAY MODELS:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
RIDERS AND FUN TOYS:
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
DISPLAY MODELS:
1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
RIDERS AND FUN TOYS:
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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OldRider2
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
A great looking bike flyin900, CONGRATULATIONS on BOTM! I had a 1982 GL1100 Standard as well, nice bike that I wish I could have kept.
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HOTT
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Standard-detailed refresh and mechanical update.
She's a beauty! Congrats
HOTT
HOTT
If we can't fix it, we can fix it so no one else can.
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