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Long time since I posted, but the work has been continuing. I got the seat finshed, made the rear fender from an old 1978 GL, installed the 4 into 1 exhasut (that still needs work, but it is functional), finished the front rotor carriers (they will get cut down further later, but they are functional now), made the headlight and instrument support and made the front fender supports.
Yesterday we finished the weld on the steering stem to lower triple tree and moved the steering stops to where they need to be. Had a slight casualy trying to get the lower steering stem bearing off before the welds so I need to order another one.
Hopefully be ready for the initial road test by June. Once it's ridable I'll wait till this winter to finish the cosmetics.
Here's some pics of where things are now. The full bike pics are before we took the lower tree off for welding yesterday.
Making the rotor carriers:
Mounting the original front fender:
Yesterday we finished the weld on the steering stem to lower triple tree and moved the steering stops to where they need to be. Had a slight casualy trying to get the lower steering stem bearing off before the welds so I need to order another one.
Hopefully be ready for the initial road test by June. Once it's ridable I'll wait till this winter to finish the cosmetics.
Here's some pics of where things are now. The full bike pics are before we took the lower tree off for welding yesterday.
Making the rotor carriers:
Mounting the original front fender:
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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Some full bike pics:
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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Finally, the steering stem:
Once I get the new lower bearing I can start final assembly. I have had it running for several months now and it sounds really good. All of the brakes are rebuilt and I have new stainless steel lines to go on. Just some finish welding on the front and rear fenders and the headlight / instrument braket and it should be ready for testing.
Once I get the new lower bearing I can start final assembly. I have had it running for several months now and it sounds really good. All of the brakes are rebuilt and I have new stainless steel lines to go on. Just some finish welding on the front and rear fenders and the headlight / instrument braket and it should be ready for testing.
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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Will the 4 into 1 exhaust clean up or will it need a high temp paint? Love the custom rotor carriers!!!
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
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
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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Thanks!
The exhaust is going to get coated is some fashion, could be paint or ceramic, but I haven't decided yet. Before that happens it will get chopped up a bit. At a minimum the muffler is going to get a bit shorter and pulled in closer to the bike. Possibly a reverse cone end cap made up. I don't want to change the sound though.
The exhaust is going to get coated is some fashion, could be paint or ceramic, but I haven't decided yet. Before that happens it will get chopped up a bit. At a minimum the muffler is going to get a bit shorter and pulled in closer to the bike. Possibly a reverse cone end cap made up. I don't want to change the sound though.
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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Used to have my headers on my 1000 painted high temp flat black and had used high temp primer first. Heated in SHMBO's stove oven each coat but could never solve the problem of bits (quite a few) flaking off. Finally bit the bullet and had them professionally ceramic coated and have been very happy that I did. Just sayin.
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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That would be the best option. I'm not sure what colors and finishes are available these days.
John
John
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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Road it home today with another short jaunt around the neighborhood and everything is as it should be.
It is far from done, but everything now is cosmetic. It seems to be running spot on, handling well and stopping really well.
I know the 1100 motor has a lower output gear so that helps acceleration, but I was very pleasantly surprised how much more power the bike puts out with the 1977 carbs and cams with the 1100 motor. The power delivery starts lower in the rpm and pulls much harder.
Very happy so far
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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NICE!!!!
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Thank you. Looking forward to getting some miles on it.
2005 Suzuki DL1000
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
1977 GL1000 rider
1977 GL1000 project
1999 WR400 off road
2000 WR400 Supermoto
2003 TTR125 Pit Bike
1984 ATC200M
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Any further updates?! The bike is looking great!
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Need an update when you get that 4 into 1 updated. Beautiful black and blue bike.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
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
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
- Fred Camper
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Congratulations on March 2024 Bike of the Month. Well deserved after your fine craftmanship customizing.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
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
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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Congrats on BOTM! Nicely done!
2002 1800 Wing
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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1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
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We can update the pic when you get the new exhaust on it …
Gord
Gord
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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