1979 GL1000 impulse buy
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1979 GL1000 impulse buy
I'm just starting this build thread while I can remember where the pics are. lol
I will try to get into the details later.
Brief backstory is I bought it blown up off of FB Marketplace about three years ago. Coronavirus allowed me the time to tackle it this Winter and I now have something which is almost daily driven. It has been through several versions or iterations and seems to be ever evolving. Attached are pics of it torn down and the most current in it's evolution.
I will try to get into the details later.
Brief backstory is I bought it blown up off of FB Marketplace about three years ago. Coronavirus allowed me the time to tackle it this Winter and I now have something which is almost daily driven. It has been through several versions or iterations and seems to be ever evolving. Attached are pics of it torn down and the most current in it's evolution.
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
Nice! Another one saved from the reaper!
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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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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
in the running for best mud flap. Extra points for flapper's on the pipes too...
Nice ride, great save.
Nice ride, great save.
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Other times we just hug.......
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06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
[quote="Mr.Dids"]I'm just starting this build thread while I can remember where the pics are. lol
I will try to get into the details later.
Brief backstory is I bought it blown up off of FB Marketplace about three years ago. Coronavirus allowed me the time to tackle it this Winter and I now have something which is almost daily driven. It has been through several versions or iterations and seems to be ever evolving. Attached are pics of it torn down and the most current in it's evolution.[/q
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but the one behind is a FIAT 600 ??
I will try to get into the details later.
Brief backstory is I bought it blown up off of FB Marketplace about three years ago. Coronavirus allowed me the time to tackle it this Winter and I now have something which is almost daily driven. It has been through several versions or iterations and seems to be ever evolving. Attached are pics of it torn down and the most current in it's evolution.[/q
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but the one behind is a FIAT 600 ??
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
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but the one behind is a FIAT 600 ??[/quote]
Ding ding ding!!! 1963 Fiat 600D destined to be my boy's first car. The Mustang is now black with red stripes and is my girl's first car.
I also have a '47 Plymouth and '48 Pontiac. If something is old and not running, I can't help myself. lol
but the one behind is a FIAT 600 ??[/quote]
Ding ding ding!!! 1963 Fiat 600D destined to be my boy's first car. The Mustang is now black with red stripes and is my girl's first car.
I also have a '47 Plymouth and '48 Pontiac. If something is old and not running, I can't help myself. lol
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
but the one behind is a FIAT 600 ??[/quote]Mr.Dids wrote:
Ding ding ding!!! 1963 Fiat 600D destined to be my boy's first car. The Mustang is now black with red stripes and is my girl's first car.
I also have a '47 Plymouth and '48 Pontiac. If something is old and not running, I can't help myself. lol[/quote]
if I can help you find some FIAT 600 spare parts here in Italy, don't worry
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
Paola, that sounds awesome. I'll keep you in mind when we get started.
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
How about now?Oldewing wrote:in the running for best mud flap. Extra points for flapper's on the pipes too...
Nice ride, great save.
Yes, it's now a different color. lol. Oh, the water is from the previous vehicle in this spot, not the bike.
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
Okay, so it changed a little again. lol
The stacks became ever slightly so much longer, changed the rear light and lost the mud flap (it may return), and added an angry duck hood (front fender) ornament and an air brake parking knob to the choke lever.
The stacks became ever slightly so much longer, changed the rear light and lost the mud flap (it may return), and added an angry duck hood (front fender) ornament and an air brake parking knob to the choke lever.
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
Now there’s something you don’t see everyday ....
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
Running that much pipe.....................I might just do a muffler delete.....
Long "not so straight" pipes..
Long "not so straight" pipes..
82 GL1100 Interstate-Oldewing October 23 BOTM
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
06 GL1800 Road bike, as in Rode alot...
Sometimes I wrestle with my inner demons.........
Other times we just hug.......
Team 898
Team LTD 993
Team 76 R2B3
And always remember: beer has some food value--but food has NO beer value...
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
Ain't that the truth. You have definitely taken a page from the Japanese bosozoku style.
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
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Ain't that the truth. You have definitely taken a page from the Japanese bosozoku style.
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Bosozoku was a new one on me. Did a google search and found images of some really wild looking machines!
Ain't that the truth. You have definitely taken a page from the Japanese bosozoku style.
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Bosozoku was a new one on me. Did a google search and found images of some really wild looking machines!
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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
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
I had to look up bosozoku as well. My goal was just to do something different and based on the looks I get, I think that mission was accomplished. lol
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Re: 1979 GL1000 impulse buy
That's what counts!
"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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