My gl 1100 "zombie" project
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ZombieRider
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My gl 1100 "zombie" project
So I got this bike back in the summer. It was given to me. It had set up for 15 yrs. Motor was froze up. Got it free spinning and running. Then a valve broke and knocked hole in the piston. That put a hold on everything. Now I just bought an engine and getting ready to get it on the road! Next will be working on brakes so I can stop. And windshield. Then tires.
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- After working on it while waiting for motor.
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Track T 2411
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Looking forward to following along!
"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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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Great. Thanks.Track T 2411 wrote:Looking forward to following along!
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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Gonna make my own windshield. Gonna find tinted plexiglass and form and shape it!
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Please don't use Plexiglas. Use Lexan. It is much stronger. Plexiglas if hit will break apart in shards and become very dangerous.ZombieRider wrote:Gonna make my own windshield. Gonna find tinted plexiglass and form and shape it!
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Okay. Where do I get lexan?robin1731 wrote:Please don't use Plexiglas. Use Lexan. It is much stronger. Plexiglas if hit will break apart in shards and become very dangerous.ZombieRider wrote:Gonna make my own windshield. Gonna find tinted plexiglass and form and shape it!
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robin1731
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Probably get it the same place you would go for plexiglass. Hardware store or local big box lumber yard.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Ah. Well I'll check into that. Thanks.robin1731 wrote:Probably get it the same place you would go for plexiglass. Hardware store or local big box lumber yard.
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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Got the engine on the way! Getting anxious. Was outside taking parts off, getting ready to pull busted motor.
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Track T 2411
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Bag and tag! What year is the engine? There are a few differences, especially on the '83. Just an FYI...
"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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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Track T 2411 wrote:
Bag and tag! What year is the engine? There are a few differences, especially on the '83. Just an FYI...
I was told it come off an '81. It was on eBay picture showed it still on bike and guaranteed to run.
1980 gl1100 "Zombie"
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Track T 2411
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Cool. Should be a direct replacement then! I hope all goes well.
"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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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
I can't decide if I wanna go pegs or keep the floorboards. Kinda wanna keep the back floorboards either way I go.
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ZombieRider
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Well got the busted engine out. Wasn't as difficult as I expected. Ready for the new engine. It should be here Saturday or Monday. can't wait!
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Re: My gl 1100 "zombie" project
Was stripping the old engine of usable parts and bolts and come across this! Stopped up oil pump screen Was worse than this before I scraped some off. Might be something to check periodically.
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