1976 GL1000 with LTD wheels- year long project

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Re: 1976 GL1000 with LTD wheels- year long project

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ericheath wrote:Awesome work. Thanks for the pics and share.
Very nice indeed. Detail work is especially nice and to stay under $3000 is amazing for this level of restoration.
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I use a machine shop in a small town that I just pay cash, so he is very reasonable compared to the bigger motorcycle specific shops. Really quite a bit of the work was refurbishing and reusing a lot of the original parts as much as possible.
So some of the issues with items still leaking like the front brake pistons or the water pump gasket seal were from trying to reuse the old caliper pistons or aftermarket gaskets and O rings. In some areas Mother Honda is the best source for parts that work well the first time.

There were lots of "whack a mole moments" with fixing one issue after another as previously outlined, so my plan is to put this bike on the road next spring with vintage insurance and enjoy riding it for awhile.
Current Bikes:

1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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Well Done ! :oldies
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Congratulations! Beautiful machine you've got there.
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Beautiful valve covers, your bike is so clean and new it's almost a shame to get it dirty. Almost!
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I am actually looking forward to getting it dirty and some miles in the seat. This will be my first early Wing that I have had any seat time on once the spring gets here. I owned for about 4 years a 1980 GL1100 Standard that I restored and sold when I purchased the 1984 GL1200. I really like the GL1200 Standard quite a lot, yet I missed the GL1100 and wished I had kept it, yet here in Canada insurance is quite expensive to have multiple bikes insured and on the road. I have finally found a broker who will offer Vintage insurance with an appraisal on each bike that makes it much more affordable.

The GL1100 just seemed to handle differently than the GL1200, if you can talk about handling of a Goldwing. It just had a different feel and ride that I am hoping the GL1000 will offer again in a slightly different size and frame package.
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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It is a curious thing about the handling, I have or have had several 1100s a couple of 1000s and a 1200 standard, and not one of them felt like the others. Different bars, different seats, even when they look almost identical they just feel different.
(and then there is the 1800 and the Valk!)
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 :IDTS:
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Well it took my appraiser guy almost 3 months to get it finished and to be fair he has had some health issues over the winter, so no big deal. The weather has been pretty nice though up here for most of the month of February, since a very warm spell has dispatched the snow in short order. I am looking forward to some final carb and ignition tweaking and getting this bike on the road.
I wonder about these appraisals though since they seem to have no basis on the actual market price that the bike would sell for in the real world. He gave it an $8600 Canadian value which is kind of like the real estate market at the moment... out of touch with reality..... as in overheated :flamer
The good news is with the Vintage insurance in place any claim now is based on the appraised value of the bike.
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Current Bikes:

1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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Does that Vintage insurance limit the distance you can travel in a season ?

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Gord,

I have it through Dalton Timmis (Home for Chrome section I think?) and I only got it last year on one bike and had another on regular insurance. The difference in premiums was dramatic and I am sure there are some restrictions, yet the broker didn't specify anything in particular. Possibly since I still had one bike on regular insurance. This year my plan is to have three bikes on vintage insurance, so we will see what happens when I request that set up.
If everything goes to plan, I can switch between bikes even with limited klms of travel if that is the case on the policy, it will still suit the type of riding I normally do locally. My policy is "Ask me no questions... and I will tell you no lies" :-D. Since they record everything when the policy is discussed, if there are no parameters mentioned regarding usage then I will ride as normal.
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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Hmmmm .... I think I would clarify the terms, most of those type of policies have strict limits and if you had a problem they might decide not to pay if they could squirm out of it ....

That said, I might investigate since my very basic policy is costing nearly $700./year :shock: :IDTS: :shock:

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Gord,

If they haven't specified to me what the terms are then legally they don't have a case. I understand that there are usually limits on the amount of klms per year and possibly other parameters. Since they record every conversation they need to outline that and send me any restrictions on the policy if they exists.
I have received neither and only the specifics on the coverage limits which are much greater than what I had with the regular insurance policy.
I was paying $900 on the 1984 GL 1200 Standard with only liability coverage. No fire, theft or collision whatsoever. The 1983 CB 1000C that I placed on the vintage insurance was $264 with full coverage including all of the above and value coverage per the appraised value.
I will be able to cover 3 bikes this year for the same price as the one GL1200 last year.
Current Bikes:

1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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flyin900 wrote:Gord,

If they haven't specified to me what the terms are then legally they don't have a case. I understand that there are usually limits on the amount of klms per year and possibly other parameters. Since they record every conversation they need to outline that and send me any restrictions on the policy if they exists.
I have received neither and only the specifics on the coverage limits which are much greater than what I had with the regular insurance policy.
I was paying $900 on the 1984 GL 1200 Standard with only liability coverage. No fire, theft or collision whatsoever. The 1983 CB 1000C that I placed on the vintage insurance was $264 with full coverage including all of the above and value coverage per the appraised value.

I will be able to cover 3 bikes this year for the same price as the one GL1200 last year.
the value of insurance come in when you need it. I would ask all the right questions up front, and get it in writing, to avoid problems down the road
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Just reading your thread, excellent job. Insurance is an issue wherever. I have an '08 1800 and an '85 1200 Limited Edition. Full insurance for the 1800 is approximately $1600.00 per year. I have a Collector's plate (over 25 years old) on my 1200 and the insurance is $300.00 per year - no limitations. This has been a guiding factor in what I am riding. I can do a lot of maintenance/work on the '85 for $1300.00 a year.

I have a second '85 LTD that I am going to put on the road as well with a Collector's plate so I will have a bike available at all times to ride. Never know when you have to take one off the road and do some work/maintenance.

I'm also of the opinion that a bike that is mechanically sound regardless of age will go from point A to B just as well as a more modern bike. Even new bikes have issues.

Great thread and good looking bike. Enjoy

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