Say hello to ‘Dixie’
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Great work, perhaps your side stand is shorter than you like. Mine was the same but I have an 1000 with a 16 inch rear so a bit different. In my case a CB750 stand was the perfect inch taller and stands the bike up better. Your actual milage may vary.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Noted.Fred Camper wrote: ↑Fri May 27, 2022 3:43 pm Great work, perhaps your side stand is shorter than you like. Mine was the same but I have an 1000 with a 16 inch rear so a bit different. In my case a CB750 stand was the perfect inch taller and stands the bike up better. Your actual milage may vary.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
So I took Dixie for her first official ride today - quick spin down the Hwy and onto some back roads.
Very nice bike. I have no background in these ‘wings so didn’t know what to expect.
The power really comes on above 4k rpm, super balanced, easy to manipulate for a bike this size…
Very nice bike. I have no background in these ‘wings so didn’t know what to expect.
The power really comes on above 4k rpm, super balanced, easy to manipulate for a bike this size…
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’
This is why we keep riding our old Naked Wings. Quite a nice balance.
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1977 GL1000 BADDOG (April 2012 BOTM)
1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Right on! Glad the first ride went smooth!
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Finally released the video log/slideshow.....View it here
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
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Great video!
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Keep forgetting to post a pic with the front fender re-do:
More of a symmetrical look than I had before.
More of a symmetrical look than I had before.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Like it …
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
You've brought her a long way. She deserves a nice long ride.
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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
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Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
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Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
I’ve done a couple of quick local rides; waiting on the humidity to break and then we’ll give her a workout!
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’
Tell.me more about the CX fender?
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1986 GL1200 Aspencade
With California Sidecar
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Bought it rusted out on eBay. The width and bolt pattern matches my 1200 perfectly. All I had to do was cut a bit off the inboard side of it to get the clearance I wanted. Otherwise direct bolt on.
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’
So you have any close pictures of it?
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1986 GL1200 Aspencade
With California Sidecar
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Here's how it came to me:
I cut off a few inches behind the bolt holes; conveniently, that was where the rust pitting was. Media blasted and treated the rust, then epoxy primer and paint.
I filled in the misc holes and re-drilled for my tail light and some pass-thru holes with grommets for the wires. there is also a flexible wire retainer underneath that came in handy.
I believe I also ran a bolt vertically down from the frame crossmember thru the fender to stabilize it front to back, at the proper angle
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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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Build log video: View it here
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