Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 2:13 pm
Definitely a Btom and maybe Bike of the year. Great job!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 5:36 pm
Painting everything red adds an element of sophistication. Well done, sir.
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 6:36 pm
Top notch build. Technically and artistically. Mother Honda would be proud. The GL1200 is a flagship again!
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:49 pm
thought i'd post a picture of how I cut the seat into the tank cover...
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:55 pm
Nicely done! 
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:56 pm
So....
I've had a bit of a setback over the last couple days...
When I unlinked the rear master cylinder, I made a big boo boo and ran the rear brake to the rear brake port, and plugged the front brake port. I knew better! You have to plug the rear brake port, and use the front brake port for the rear brakes.
Otherwise the rear brake caliper will lock up. Well.. I didn't realize soon enough and buned some parts... Even melted the dust seals in the caliper. At first I thought the caliper just locked, so installed a different one, but after that one did the same thing I realized what I did. Luckly when I painted the bike, I also painted a spare caliper support, so all ended ok.
I've had a bit of a setback over the last couple days...
When I unlinked the rear master cylinder, I made a big boo boo and ran the rear brake to the rear brake port, and plugged the front brake port. I knew better! You have to plug the rear brake port, and use the front brake port for the rear brakes.
Otherwise the rear brake caliper will lock up. Well.. I didn't realize soon enough and buned some parts... Even melted the dust seals in the caliper. At first I thought the caliper just locked, so installed a different one, but after that one did the same thing I realized what I did. Luckly when I painted the bike, I also painted a spare caliper support, so all ended ok.
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:16 pm
Bummer on the brakes! Seat cut into tank looks great!!!
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 1:27 am
That brake info was very good to know, i will do that same, in some day in the future ( the right way only 
) Do you have pic from battery side? i love to see how you have done that side.
) Do you have pic from battery side? i love to see how you have done that side.Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:16 pm
Was out today for the first actual ride...
put a bit over 200 miles on it.
Other than finishing dialing in the carbs, everything is good to go!
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put a bit over 200 miles on it.
Other than finishing dialing in the carbs, everything is good to go!
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Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:17 pm
and 2 more... the last is my Selfie!!!
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:23 pm
Very, very nice. Like the COP units.
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 7:24 pm
There is much to like here. The COPS are the tip of the iceberg.
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 4:16 am
Battery side is sharp thanks I wonder what kind of comments and questions this bike gets when you park it in local bike meeting. Take big bottle of water whit u you gonna need it
I wonder what kind of comments and questions this bike gets when you park it in local bike meeting. Take big bottle of water whit u you gonna need it Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:38 pm
Beautiful job.
Re: 1985 GL1200 Limited, time for a new project.
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:41 am
Congrats on Botm, excellent job.