Ethans GL1100 custom build.
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Ethans GL1100 custom build.
My 12 yr old son just tore down his future 81 GL1100 standard and is going to do some custom work on it and I would like to show off what he is doing.
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Re: Is this where I would start a build thread?
jimmyz3286 wrote:My 12 yr old son just tore down his future 81 GL1100 standard and is going to do some custom work on it and I would like to show off what he is doing. Is this the forum or should I start a thread on another forum?
Here ya go:
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=30
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Re: Is this where I would start a build thread?
Moved this to the correct forum. Tell your son good luck with the project 

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Re: Is this where I would start a build thread?
He's going to learn a lot, and so will you. It will be a rewarding journey for both of you.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Thanks guys. When we get home I will get up to date.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Well Done ETHAN!
Ethan's Dad is an AWESOME DAD!
well done fellas! keep the good stuff coming!
here's a look at one of my builds:
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47596
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well done fellas! keep the good stuff coming!
here's a look at one of my builds:
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47596
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Ok we are home from vacation for a few days so I can update where he is at.
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- This is what he got to start with I got this one for free. The exhaust is rusted off head gasket leaking I believe due to color and viscosity of oil and hadn't been ran since maybe '04. It did start with ether and run on gas that I added to the rusty tank. So he does have a starter bike.
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- Day one complete he got the front end torn apart. Given this is the first time he has EVER done any work on anything. my bike and sunnbobb's is giving him the inspiration.
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- Back tire off and tank out. He is getting the picture of what makes these tick and what makes us bike lovers tick.
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- Swing arm off, final drive off, radiator out only thing left is the engine and tree.
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- Everything but the tree is off and the engine isn't torn down but you can see his mind racing. This is his bench and cabinet. As he gets it cleaned, buffed, and sand blasted it will go into an enclosed storage closet till final prep and assy.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Being the star wars expert he is, if he signs up on the site i might suggest this avatar for him:
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
He said he got signed and his user name is Anakin, go figure.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Sunnbobb, I got it changed. I'll post here updates with my build. The avatar picture was a bit big so I scaled it down.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Good job AnakinAnakin wrote:Sunnbobb, I got it changed. I'll post here updates with my build. The avatar picture was a bit big so I scaled it down.

To see my grandson's 1100 build click the 1100 build thread link in my signature.
PS I hope you bagged and tagged all your parts and bolts as you took the bike apart. It sure makes reassembling it a lot easier if you did.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Anakin, I'm impressed. Keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to see your end result!
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
This will be an interesting thread to watch.
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Sure looks like a great bike to build, nice actually that it was not dressed yet based on the missing headlight it had been a fairing bike?
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Re: Ethans GL1100 custom build.
Good to see you here!!!
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1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
---- Bradshaw Bikes custom polishing for your wing. Visit us on facebook!
1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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