Say hello to ‘Dixie’
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Say hello to ‘Dixie’
I’ve been burning up the tech forum for a while now, but have been meaning to start a project thread, so here goes. As a way to post progress rather than ask questions - this is Dixie, a 1986 1200 Aspencade, 33k miles purchased for $300:
Most of the body bits came in boxes - the PO inherited the bike from his father and was attempting to repaint and restore, but gave up and let it sit.
After freeing a stuck engine (weather siezed), I started tearing down to just the motor. This will ultimately be a naked bike.
I’ve had to deal with a good bit of water damage:
Most of the body bits came in boxes - the PO inherited the bike from his father and was attempting to repaint and restore, but gave up and let it sit.
After freeing a stuck engine (weather siezed), I started tearing down to just the motor. This will ultimately be a naked bike.
I’ve had to deal with a good bit of water damage:
Last edited by sphen on Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:15 am, edited 1 time in total.
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Two bolts in the rear cover were seized and snapped off - ground out, welded up and retapped:
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Engine stripped and sandblasted:
Primed:
Painted:
Also cleaned up the heads and painted the covers:
Primed:
Painted:
Also cleaned up the heads and painted the covers:
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Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Hello, Dixie!
Looks like a fun project, and good progress. Soon you'll be able to "Enjoy the ride!"
Looks like a fun project, and good progress. Soon you'll be able to "Enjoy the ride!"
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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!
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Any way to rotate those photos in here? I uploaded on mobile (which looks fine) but on PC the rotation is jacked up...
Edit - photos fixed
Edit - photos fixed
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Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
If you are using an Apple product to take the pics, you need to edit your picture on the Apple product. By just tweaking it,(cropping is what I typically do) and then post it, they seem to post right side up.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Hello Dixie .... nice work so far ....
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Nice progress so far. Keep up the posts as we are looking to figure out how Dixie will look in the end.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
That's what I call rolling up your sleeves! Welcome!
(And Hello Dixie!)
(And Hello Dixie!)
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
tag for updates. and welcome.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Heads on, timed, buttoned up. Leak down test looks favourable! Tackling the carbs next..
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
I am liking the treatment you gave the timing belt covers and valve covers. Look very rich.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Carbs rebuilt and reinstalled. Working on the frame now while waiting on some parts to come in so I can seal up and move towards testing the engine.
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Nice colour. Is the frame going to be a matte or gloss?
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
It’s currently matte due to supplies on hand. Is there a right answer? Long term, is matte a bad idea durability wise?Rednaxs60 wrote:Nice colour. Is the frame going to be a matte or gloss?
Had thought about clearing it also.
Really wanted to have it powder coated, but I’ve blown thru my budget quickly and still have a ways to go.
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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