Say hello to ‘Dixie’
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Some solid progress today - I snipped the mounting “wings” from my 1200 shelter and grafted them on to the 1100 shelter I’m using for this project via fiberglass. I’m pretty close. I sprayed a silver guide coat and have some more filling and shaping to do, but you get the idea.
I haven’t decided on front mounts for it yet.
I haven’t decided on front mounts for it yet.
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’
My, well done, looks like it is going to work out well. Nice job on the tank mod.
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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'
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: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Anybody got any ideas on a way to do front mounts for the shelter? i tried to add some fibreglass strips that would bolt onto the front mount points (similar to the way the 1200 standard did), but in practice it is difficult to get the angles right and get all attached from inside out.
the shelter is stable, but my concern is at hwy speed it may wanna bounce a little.
the shelter is stable, but my concern is at hwy speed it may wanna bounce a little.
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’
Fibreglass to the rescue again - I grafted in a tab on each side of the shelter to serve as a front mount.
Question for the minds - should I - A) paint the tabs the same colour as the shelter, or B) mask off and paint them black so they disappear into the frame?
Question for the minds - should I - A) paint the tabs the same colour as the shelter, or B) mask off and paint them black so they disappear into the frame?
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’
Disappear into the frame
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Another vote for black.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
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
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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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Prime, fill, sand, repeat. Body work underway…
…also started working on a slideshow of the whole 2.5 year journey - stay tuned - the end is near!
…also started working on a slideshow of the whole 2.5 year journey - stay tuned - the end is near!
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’
At some point in the repeat, no fill will be necessary. Good progress and looking forward to the slide show.
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
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
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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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Yes you’re right - first base coat down:Fred Camper wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:47 pm At some point in the repeat, no fill will be necessary. Good progress and looking forward to the slide show.
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 work. When I painted my 1500 and 1200, bought a lazy susan turntable. With the wood attached could put a part on for painting and spin it without having to put the gun down, worked well. Here's a pic:
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Cut and buffed; body panels installed. For all intents, this project is done! I’ve got a small punch list including installing tank emblems, wiring tweaks and cleanup, and build out a new gauge pod so I can add a few extra instruments.
Some quick snapshots (working on a build video to be posted soon):
Some quick snapshots (working on a build video to be posted soon):
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’
Looking good! Great job!
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She looks great, time to Ride!
Proud member of the NGW Cartel (Rochester MI)
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
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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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Some better photos of the current state of affairs:
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
BOTM November '22
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