1978 GL1000 Restore
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- Chrome Member
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
Okay. I'll pay close attention to it when I put it together.
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
With some more help over on the tech board I got this Martek ignition static timed. Also fixed the leaky petcock with an All Balls kit. I can't believe how good this thing is running. Just need to synchronize the carbs and engine work will be done. Brakes, tires, and install front blinkers and this thing will be on the road.
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
Got a sync kit and a rear master cylinder rebuild kit coming in the mail today. Got big plans for the weekend.
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Finished synchronizing the carbs. Man does it run good. Used a homemade setup with 2 jars to do it. Took a little extra time but saved some money. I also got the rear master cylinder rebuilt. I used a washer in the brake line coming from the back of the cylinder. Now that I think about it I think that was the wrong move. Picturing that connection in there I'm sure I gapped it too much with a washer. That thing was a bear to get hooked back up too. But all told a great Saturday. Rear caliper rebuild next on the list.
- pidjones
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
Sounds like you will beat Spring to the punch!
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
Just got the Brake Crafters stainless steel caliper pistons in the mail today. Installed them in the front tonight. Still need to bleed the lines, but making good progress. On another note I just realized I called the thread a restore. I guess I'm not restoring it but reviving it. Want to get it on the road this spring and over time keep revitalizing until eventually I may have a restore.
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
A picture of me getting it out for its first test drive.
- 78Wingman
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
That’s always a great feeling! Congrats on making it this far!
‘78/‘83 GL1000/1100 - moved on to a new life
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1999 Valkyrie IS
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Thank you very much. It is a great feeling. I've been on a high for 3 days.
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I've been adjusting the fuel idle screws while test riding and practicing. It's running pretty well. Got the front blinkers installed last week. It will be a process to get it where I want it, but this thing is street legal. I was supposed to take my road test for my endorsement yesterday but we're on full lockdown here in Michigan.
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Re: 1978 GL1000 Restore
just read through this entire thread ... nice work !
can we get a few close-ups of the bike ? i am nearing the end of my own gl1000 resurrection; mine is a '77 but possibly the same colour as yours ???
can we get a few close-ups of the bike ? i am nearing the end of my own gl1000 resurrection; mine is a '77 but possibly the same colour as yours ???
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