I've started work on my GL1100 project. I've spent LOTS of time planning and deciding, sourcing parts, looking at things other people have done, printing guides, and much more. Primarily figuring out 1. What I want to do, 2. What I CAN do.
With a binder full of pictures and drawings, a low budget, and with a lot of vision its time to set off on this journey.
The simple premise is to modernize the bike. With Yamaha's XSR-700 and 900 bringing the "Modern Yet Retro" style, I'd like this bike to seem as if has just come off the design table under the same premise. New front end, new rear shocks, LED Projector headlights, a slightly more aggressive stance and riding position. I am going 2 tone color paint scheme, with Candy Wineberry Red R-114CU, and black. I have connections through my work and other areas where I can have as much as I want powdercoated, sandblasted, and access to vertical and horizontal CNC machines for the bits and pieces I cannot justify purchasing. I am good with design and engineering, I am sure you will see some scale models and orthographics of parts to come. If something is too expensive - I can make it, and I can make it better. Hopefully we can come up with some bits and pieces that the NGW community will find a use for as well.
Here are a few pictures of what has been done in the first day. I want to make sure everything is mechanically sound to begin with. Engine turns over, frame looks alright, all electronics work, looks like a decent start.
Bringing to the shop. A little bit deconstructed (Those pipes look wild. Like claws gripping the ground behind it) Rusty tank, going to have an electrolysis bath and have the inside lined. (Probably within the week) Grodi seat. Will have to reupholster with new foam. I'm thinking black leather with red inlay. Going to keep the bum shape, but round off the passenger seat. Very Corbin style. Idea for integrating and reusing a signal light as the primary brake light... Will see how this works out. And I need a new belt...
