An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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flwoolybugger
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Oh, I've also been painting. And I've had it running several times, sounds good!
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That isn't scratches, it's just reflections.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Looks Good. Whats the color, and type of paint?
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It's duplicolor rattle-can, medium garnet red metallic (BGM0380), but I used a 2 part aerosol clear coat over it from repaintsupply.com. That gives it a nice shine and protects the finish.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Thanks. Looks good. Can't wait to see the completed bike
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Well, I don't know if it will ever be "done", but I've got it to where I can ride it and most of the work is finished.
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There are still some things I want to update, but I can do them in between rides.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Looks very nice, but as you say there is always something else to do. Enjoy riding it. action1 action1

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Previous Rides,
1980 CB250N Good to learn on
1981 CX500 good mid range tourer, went to Austria on it!
1983 GL1100C Pride and joy, sold when I bought my 1st house, big mistake
1985 GL650 Silverwing another mistake, horrible bike
1986 CBX550 Good commuter
1989 Suzuki GS750 (1976) cheap and cheerful until a dog ran out in front of me on Xmas Eve, 1991
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2010 CB1300 back on a bike after 19 years, two divorces, children grown up etc
1980 GL1100 NOW ON THE ROAD, still use CB1300.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Well, she's a beauty. You did a great job. Looks like she just rolled off the showroom floor.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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what's the front fender off of and did it bolt right up?
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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Very nicely done.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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That's the front fender that was on it when I bought it, I just cleaned it up some. I think some of the earlier wings had the chrome front fender but some of the more experienced people can probably answer that better. And it bolted right up with no issues.
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Re: An 80, 81 and 82 GL1100

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I Likey!
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