Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
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Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
I have been doing a lot of reading here on the site in the past few months. During that time I have been working on a 76 GL, giving it a bit of a café treatment to it. I used a Victory V92 rear fender for the tail and made mounts that would be hidden and no bolts come into contact with the paint on the exterior. Being a painter, that was a priority. The seat pan is a modified stock glass pan that is secured partially using stock mounts and one rear anchor that is accessed under the tail section.
I am running a HD Vrod headlight from Drag Specialties. I think I am going to cut off the flange for the turnsignals on the headlight mouting brackets and flip them upside down between the trees. That should drop the headlight a bout 1.5 inches. Intakes from Randakk's and Webers from Pierce Manifolds. What a fiasco getting real Webers these days.
The bike is presently torn down for blasting and paint. Then on to the motor.
The white 76 is a recent purchase that I just could not pass up. Just needed typical carb rebuild. 14000 miles and very clean stock bike for the most part. Some little stuff missing...signals, radiator shrouds.
I am running a HD Vrod headlight from Drag Specialties. I think I am going to cut off the flange for the turnsignals on the headlight mouting brackets and flip them upside down between the trees. That should drop the headlight a bout 1.5 inches. Intakes from Randakk's and Webers from Pierce Manifolds. What a fiasco getting real Webers these days.
The bike is presently torn down for blasting and paint. Then on to the motor.
The white 76 is a recent purchase that I just could not pass up. Just needed typical carb rebuild. 14000 miles and very clean stock bike for the most part. Some little stuff missing...signals, radiator shrouds.
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Re: Let the party begin. 76 GL1000s
Finished up a few versions of paint scheme. Sent off seat to get finished. The rest of the bike is in primer or getting blasted.
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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
Nice work. (I prefer version one).
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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
I second that. Why 51?desertrefugee wrote:Nice work. (I prefer version one).
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51 is just my lucky number. It is the number I attach to my racing vehicles. Has really brought me any luck, who knows?
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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
Really like the way you integrated the seat pan and the rear fender. Regarding the headlight mounts, check out "out of the dumpster" in Underground Customizing (the other forum here). I think it works well to turn the brackets upside down but I was using 1100 forks. White bike looks exceptionally clean.
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
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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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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
Thanks Easter. That is what I am hoping to do. I have an extra headlight mount that I can cut down to see how it comes out before I destroy the ones that are good. I just have to cut off the extra part that is welded on the bottom that covers up lower tree and provides mounting for turn signals.
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Got most of the paint work finished up this week. A lot of blasting, powdercoating left on components.
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Impressive, first rate work. Bravo.
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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
Oooo, shiny!
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'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.
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"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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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
I love and hate looking at nice paint jobs. Looks fabulous, but immediately reminds me of my poor work.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
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77 Wing. black
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Ah thanks fellas....don't sweat it. I have been painting for close to 40 years now. Was chosen as Easyrider's /Big Twin Painter of the Year in 2004. I have been around for some time. You can see my work here. http://www.mikelearn.com
Happy to help with paint advice if needed.
Happy to help with paint advice if needed.
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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
Nice work Mike, love the VolksRod. Question: what is a good tape for masking between colors, the best for a crisp edge?
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Previous bikes: 05 Yamaha FJR 1300, 79 Suzuki GS 1000, 75 Yamaha XS 650, 73 Kawasaki S2 350
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Re: Let the party begin. Couple of 76 GL1000s
Looks really good.
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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