Stripping an 83 Aspencade
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Ah, should have guessed. Thanks for the info! Much appreciated. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread.
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Well finally got off my butt and finished off the front turn signal and headlight install. I am thinking the bike is close to being done (OK they are never done), seems like all required gauges except the temp gauge (fan cuts on/off when required tho) are functioning properly. All lights headlight hi -lo beam, brake lights, signals etc, are OK so am thinking that a ride may be in order tomorrow. Have to register the bike etc but other than that should be good to go for a test run.
She is looking the part of an 83 Gl1100 standard. I am really liking the bike so far. Will send better pics when I get her outside and take some full shots. My shop is too small to get a complete view.
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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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Looks nice!
I cut 1 1/4" off each end of the handlebars with a chop saw.
Really makes a difference. I then measured the amount cut off and drilled the "locating" holes for the switches. That puts your hands a bit closer together, making the "not so far out there".
I know that some folks like the "ape hangers" style, not me. The amount removed is hardly noticeable just looking, but again, really makes a difference.
Ride safe, and good luck.
I cut 1 1/4" off each end of the handlebars with a chop saw.
Really makes a difference. I then measured the amount cut off and drilled the "locating" holes for the switches. That puts your hands a bit closer together, making the "not so far out there".
I know that some folks like the "ape hangers" style, not me. The amount removed is hardly noticeable just looking, but again, really makes a difference.
Ride safe, and good luck.
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!
1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!
1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Couple of pics with me and my aspencade stripped down to her bare bones. Had a ride today and all the work and $ were worth the feeling of being on a "motorcycle" ! Smooth power and a gr8 feeling. Thinking that all that weight taken off has really improved her performance.
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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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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Looks great! Enjoy the ride!
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'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!
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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: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!
1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
Do your work with your whole heart and you will succeed! There is so little competition.
Come to kindly terms with your ass, for IT bears YOU!
1999 Valkyrie built from parts. One owner.
1981 gl1100 naked, Cosicud. Sold!
1981 gl1100 naked. New project.
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Look at that grin.
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Thanx Track T, Hukmut and Robin for the kind words. Good to have it out of the shop for now. Still a few things to do before I will be satisfied like painting the faux tank to get rid of the fairing look on the side panel, need Standard radiator shrouds (wings), have to put in a temp sender as the one meant for digital instruments is a two wire and doesn't work and will likely recover the seat in Black. But these other than the temp sender are minor things and will likely have to wait until next winter unless I can find a set of rad shrouds on Ebay or?
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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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Post a note in the 'Wanted' forum and PM Oldewing .... I think he has a couple ....
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Ok RAT will try that. Thanx
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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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Ya know Jonesz, ya got me thinkin about attacking my 83A to make it a naked standard when I arrive back to SoCal for the winter in a few weeks. It's been setting on a jack for 4 years with the forks off, haven't had the money for new tubes that are needed. Yours looks good. Any new updated pics?Jonesz wrote:P1020515.JPGCouple of pics with me and my aspencade stripped down to her bare bones. Had a ride today and all the work and $ were worth the feeling of being on a "motorcycle" ! Smooth power and a gr8 feeling. Thinking that all that weight taken off has really improved her performance.
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
No new pics but have added rad shrouds, a small windshield (needed some bug and wind protection), new front tire (Dunlop 404 matching the rear) to get rid of the ancient 491 and have redone the seat in plain black. It is currently too crappy to take any new pics. We had 16" of heavy wet snow last weekend.
Am currently working on my 78 Gl1000 and she is getting all my extra cash these days.
Have fun redoing your 83. I have enjoyed riding mine this past summer.
Am currently working on my 78 Gl1000 and she is getting all my extra cash these days.
Have fun redoing your 83. I have enjoyed riding mine this past summer.
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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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
I would suggest that you contact the Master of the Grumpy old Biking Bastards Club.
I am sure he will have some advise for you.
Good luck
I am sure he will have some advise for you.
Good luck
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Pretty sure the false tank side panels need to be interchanged to Standard side panels as the fairing integrated into them. Of coarse you have a blank canvas so there are other options for something starting with your false side panels and some custom work. Should be a great bike when you are done since the blank canvas you are starting with runs so well and will only improve.
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You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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Re: Stripping an 83 Aspencade
Are you thinking of the side panels on the 1200? I thought the 83 was not integrated.Fred Camper wrote:Pretty sure the false tank side panels need to be interchanged to Standard side panels as the fairing integrated into them. Of coarse you have a blank canvas so there are other options for something starting with your false side panels and some custom work. Should be a great bike when you are done since the blank canvas you are starting with runs so well and will only improve.
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2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
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