Thanks Harald, Ive added some new progress pictures.LastMohawk wrote:Hello Kirkj1s2,
you'r a good man. You save an old wing from falling apart on the roadside. And you do it just in the right time. the technique still seems to be in good shape. I'm curious how she looks when your work is done.
Have fun and a save journey
Greetings
Harald
1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
It was a Vetter Terraplane side car, that was the only thing the previous owner wanted from the bike then he was putting it out to die. Happy to pick it up and it has been a great project so far.rcmatt007 wrote:looks like it was a vetter sidecar
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Great progress, love the tank.
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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: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
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The bike is done and I have had the chance to put a few miles on it this spring. I love the way it rides and it seems to fall right in line at 3500-4500rpm. Took a 200 mile ride thru Amish country in northeastern Ohio and had a wonderful time.- Attachments
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Nice looking ride!
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'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!
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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: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Love the blue, looks great on that bike. Nice work!
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
That paint is delicious. Nice work. Now enjoy the fruit.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Beautiful color. You have maintained the lines and made them pop. If it rides as well as it looks it's pushing perfect.
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1983 GL1100 Standard- raised from the dead and back to organ donor status
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1978 GL1000 - almost stock - needs a head replaced, parts are ready to install!
1979 GL1000 - Winter project/parts bike - custom "Busted"
1983 GL1100 Standard- raised from the dead and back to organ donor status
And the newest acquisition, 1979 XS 650F to be a sidecar tug.
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Great looking ride. Time for you to move on to your next project, so since you are out of space just let me know when I can pick this one up LOL.
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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: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
All the work I’m doing on mine... I should have just done what you have done. It may turn to that yet...
GL1100 1981 (A bike that is determined not to be ridden...!)
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Very pretty - color, seat etc. It is a real head turner. Nice work
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
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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
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Nicely done ... one to be proud of!
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Re: 1981 GL1100 Saved from becoming yard art.
Curious about the Delkevic exhaust. Did adding it cause any jetting problems? Betting it sounds sweet. Nice work on the bike.
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Congratulations on BOTM! Nice transition!
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