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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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Motogalandherpup wrote:
fortunately- he had just reduced the price before I picked it up. It was one of those situations where he had to get rid of it before winter- LUCKY ME!
action1 action1 Looks great!

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Motogalandherpup wrote:
Cspringsbrew wrote:Did you have to talk the seller down?
fortunately- he had just reduced the price before I picked it up. It was one of those situations where he had to get rid of it before winter- LUCKY ME!
AWESOME! best time to buy, right?
welcome from way up by Canada in WA state.
looks good.
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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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Okay, I'm stuck. I am attempting to rebuild all three calipers on an ’83 GL1100i with the linked brakes. The front left and rear calipers have two Ø32mm pistons each, but the front right caliper which is linked to the rear pedal has two Ø25mm pistons. I bought two rebuild kits for the front calipers but they came with all Ø32mm seals. In all my searching and even calling my local dealership, I cannot for the life of me find the correct seals for the front right caliper of this system. All the parts diagrams show one caliper exploded and assume the other caliper as the same. The dealership parts guy thought my bike had been modified but I seriously doubt it since the linked brake system is pretty well documented. Anyone have any leads for the correct caliper seals for the front right caliper of an ’83 GL1100i? Thanks in advance!
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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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That’s the way the bike was built alright .... '83 was the first year .... one option is to 'unlink' the brakes ....
run 2 new stainless lines from the front master cylinder (double banjo bolt) to each of the front callipers and make the pedal just activate the rear.

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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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If you check Western Honda's website, they list the left and right dust seal and piston seal, although they are not shown in the diagram. Per the parts list, the right dust seal is 45109-GE2-006, piston seal is 45209-GE2-006. You may find better pricing if you Google those numbers. Good wrenchin!
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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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Welcome from Lakewood. Nice find on the gl
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give these folks a call..they might be able to mic the seals for you and see if they are the right size..plus your dollar will go further.

https://fortnine.ca/en/k-l-brake-caliper-rebuild-kit
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Just happened across the numbers for the K&L brand aftermarket kits. Right caliper is #32-1182 and left is 32-1177. Both are available through my favorite eBay seller Georgefix. (I have no affiliation, BTW).
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"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: New Member from Colorado!

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Thank you for all your input with my brake questions! I really appreciate it. next is to start a build thread to show off my current mods!
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You're more than welcome. And we love pics!
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"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: New Member from Colorado!

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viewtopic.php?f=30&t=67659&p=749179#p749179

Here is a link to my build thread, in case you're wondering what's going to happen next!
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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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Great find, lucky you for sure. Thanks for the build thread link. I’m IN!
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Re: New Member from Colorado!

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Track T 2411 wrote:Just happened across the numbers for the K&L brand aftermarket kits. Right caliper is #32-1182 and left is 32-1177. Both are available through my favorite eBay seller Georgefix. (I have no affiliation, BTW).
George is awesome! and really on the ball when shipping. I've gotten items almost overnight.

+1 on unlinking the brakes. it's on my list of "things to do".
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)

H2G2=42

A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein

The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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