From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
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- gltriker
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Len, I utilized length of clutch cable when reaming out the fuel pipes on my trike tank. But, I can't recall from 10 years ago whether either of them were blocked. The advisement to utilize a length of the outer cable housing to help keep the reamer cable from twisting up where it enters the tank is a great idea.
I will locate the photos of the inside of my fuel tank after coating. It may help you see how the main pipe is profiled.
Especially the end that opens under its filtering screen. see my post #62 in this link
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... 6&start=60
I will locate the photos of the inside of my fuel tank after coating. It may help you see how the main pipe is profiled.
Especially the end that opens under its filtering screen. see my post #62 in this link
https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... 6&start=60
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
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RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
I probably invested 8 hours trying to correctly route and connect my wiring harness. During the final step, I am connecting all of the bullet connectors up by the left front fork, (the bird's nest), and I notice that I am having to pull harder on the lines than I think I should. So, I stop and look over the routing of the harness only to discover that I have routed the harness under the rear cross member when it should have been over it. Everything from the headlight back had to be redone. Gas tank off, false tank off and start over. Here are the photos.Birds Nest.jpeg
Harness.jpeg
Wrong Way.jpeg
Harness.jpeg
Wrong Way.jpeg
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
The only time something like this goes quick and smooth, is the fourth or fifth time you do it
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
- Whiskerfish
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
When I did my first frame up I think I had to mess with the harness like 3 times to get it right.
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
It has been a month since my last post. Most of the reassembly has been completed and it is now the moment of truth...first attempt at startup. I was nervous about the wiring as that was all pretty new to me and I started with a bare frame. Here is what happened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXRftxgz20&t=3s
- gltriker
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Very Good, Len!
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Today....for the moment of truth. After a couple of months of assembly, today I attempted to start my project bike for the first time. Mostly, I was nervous about the wiring as I had to attach and connect every wire from a used harness. This video shows what happened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXRftxgz20&t=6s
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
After a number of months of assembly and reassembly, here is my first start-up attempt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXRftx ... x=1&t=129s
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Here are a couple of pics of my rebuilt/reassembled 75. As you recall, I took a chance purchasing the pkg. of used parts. It was clear that the seller knew what to save and how to store everything. I bolted everything on, changed fluids and filters multiple times. Changed timing belts and rebuilt brakes. I can hardly believe how well it handled and how powerful it is.
- Whiskerfish
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Re: From Banana Boxes to Bike, Rebuilding a 75 GL1000
Very Nice! Another one saved from the scrap heap!!!
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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