79 GL1000 that’s been through a lot and trying to get it back
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- Jonesz
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Re: 79 GL1000 that’s been through a lot and trying to get it back
Nice!
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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: 79 GL1000 that’s been through a lot and trying to get it back
Randakk’s kit came in.
I’ve been rebuilding the float posts - currently looking for a drill bit that works before digging out a hole through the JB Weld.
Cleaning and polishing things which I love doing.
Figuring out what tires to put on her.
Getting the timing belt, oil, brakes, radiator fluid and anything else I can (that’s bolt on so to speak) a new leash on life.
When I pull the the rear tire, I’ll need to pull the gas tank and get it cleaned out. I am in utter shock it even ran in the condition I previously showed in the “tadpole”, or as people call it reverse trike, condition.
I’ll be honest, I hate the temp, voltage, and fuel gauges on the false tank. It just seems cumbersome to have them there. Heck, I don’t even know if they work. And as a rider, taking your eyes off the road, just doesn’t work for me.
I’m such the purist. I want to bring her back to that original glory though. We shall see.
I have nothing to report except shaping shiny stuff.
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Re: 79 GL1000 that’s been through a lot and trying to get it back
Grrrr! Those carb bowls look SO good! Now you've gone and made me want to polish mine (I'm going to fight that urge, for the moment...).
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"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.
"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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