1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
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1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
After almost 18 months of blood, sweat, and tears, the bike is finished.
I want to thank everyone on this sight and all the great companies out there that have made this a reality. If you have been following my progress, I started with a rusty barn find with absolutly no motorycle mechanical experience to an end-result I can be proud of. It not only looks good but it runs with purpose which was my real intent.
Now its time to Ride!!
BEFORE: ...and AFTER:
I want to thank everyone on this sight and all the great companies out there that have made this a reality. If you have been following my progress, I started with a rusty barn find with absolutly no motorycle mechanical experience to an end-result I can be proud of. It not only looks good but it runs with purpose which was my real intent.
Now its time to Ride!!
BEFORE: ...and AFTER:
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Looks great! You should be very proud of the work you've done.
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1979 GL1000 - rebuild in (slow) progress
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
That's a mean looking ride.
Did I miss your build thread?
Did I miss your build thread?
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Nice work. What did you do to you headers, paint or ceramic?
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Very cool.
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
My build thread is titled the same as the subject line.
I painted the headers then wrapped it with exhaust wrap. Those black header covers are the original chrome ones byt powder coated.
I painted the headers then wrapped it with exhaust wrap. Those black header covers are the original chrome ones byt powder coated.
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Heck of a job. Looks great!
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Ahhh, that build thread!
I used to be subscribed to that one ... back in the old days. Don't know how I got unlisted and I guess I'll have to read up on what I missed.
I used to be subscribed to that one ... back in the old days. Don't know how I got unlisted and I guess I'll have to read up on what I missed.
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Very nice! LIKE
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
nice finished result. Glad to hear she runs great too.
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1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Very nice...
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
GREAT LOOKING BIKE WONDERFUL JOB
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
That came out really well and it's good to here it runs well.
Regarding the name "Tank" though...what ya got there looks more like a P-40 Warhawk or more recently, the tank bustin' A-10 Warthog. It's kinda like an anti-tank bike.
Regarding the name "Tank" though...what ya got there looks more like a P-40 Warhawk or more recently, the tank bustin' A-10 Warthog. It's kinda like an anti-tank bike.
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Re: 1978 GL 1000 "The Tank" Resoration Project is COMPLETE
Congratulations, feels great doesn't it.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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