Project Shed wreck
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Re: Project Shed wreck
good plans take time;
the welder did a great job.
Just keep it going!
the welder did a great job.
Just keep it going!
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Re: Project Shed wreck
jimmyz3286 wrote:More detail on the rear fender. What is it from and can we get a pic or two of it?
Hello,
The rear fender is from a HD v-rod. A VRSCSE2 '06 to be precise. Designed to cover a 240 tire.
.....thus wide enough to cover the antlers of the GW rear frame

The seats are also from a v-rod, only from the narrower - earlier type. They can be persuaded to fit on the wider fender.
I selected these seats because they have no brand/ logos on them. I have no extra pictures of the seats ATM but they do appear on page 1 of my thread. They stand in the right corner and loosely fitted on the frame.
Regards
Richard
GL1100 '80 Shed wreck 
Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566

Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566
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Re: Project Shed wreck
That is the fender I was looking for, and the design I am building off of. Looking forward to more pics and following this build.
"The rain collected pools of images at my feet and they asked the direction to the ocean."
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1981 CX500 café project for Anakin
1982 GL1100 Silverback
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1981 CX500 café project for Anakin
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Re: Project Shed wreck
jimmyz3286 wrote:That is the fender I was looking for, and the design I am building off of. Looking forward to more pics and following this build.
Hahaha, time to start the list of v-rod fendered GW then.

Nakedall http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php? ... 8&start=45
You,
Me.
Dont worry.. I copied it too

The builder Hans Petter Mikkelson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyjohmiHf-4 has made a slide show of his build. Gives away some clues.
I don't think you will need to mod your faux tank since yours is lowered.
Good luck with your build.

GL1100 '80 Shed wreck 
Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566

Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566
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Re: Project Shed wreck
Thanks, I had seen RodWing but for some reason never connected in my mind. I saw a V-Rod for sale and liked the fender. I started making a fender from two front fenders but found the plastic to hard to form and have support, I am working on a rear fender now using two rear fenders and am using a CBR954 front fender.
"The rain collected pools of images at my feet and they asked the direction to the ocean."
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2004 Roadstar For Sale
1981 CX500 café project for Anakin
1982 GL1100 Silverback
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1981 CX500 café project for Anakin
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Re: Project Shed wreck
Hi all,
finally found to time to tinker in the shed
Lifted the engine on to the bench
not something i would recommend doing alone more than once a month

Removed the water pump, installed the honda pump with new gaskets and o-rings...


almost ready to reassemble

only to find out i am missing 2 orings
the two upper left and right 23.0 x 2.1mm. They are not supplied in the full gasket set I got. Not what i expected with a full set. There are on the way atm.
Made another list to get other stuff done on the project. brake lines, fuel cap, brake fluid reservoir etc.
Quick tease:


to be continued
finally found to time to tinker in the shed

Lifted the engine on to the bench



Removed the water pump, installed the honda pump with new gaskets and o-rings...


almost ready to reassemble

only to find out i am missing 2 orings

Made another list to get other stuff done on the project. brake lines, fuel cap, brake fluid reservoir etc.
Quick tease:


to be continued

GL1100 '80 Shed wreck 
Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566

Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566
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Re: Project Shed wreck
Glad your back! Looking forward to more posts, and pictures.
Cheers,
Cheers,
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Re: Project Shed wreck
how did you go about this? what are the clearances for the swingarm?Blubber wrote:I test fitted the wheel... it almost fits. Had to move the indentation in swing arm to make up for the different tire size.
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Re: Project Shed wreck
Looks like the oil was due for a change too! Looking interesting. Like the tank.
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83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
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83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process

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Re: Project Shed wreck
I realy like it. Good things take time.
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Re: Project Shed wreck
There are slight clearance issues. None on the front of the swingarm or on the left side.82aspy wrote:how did you go about this? what are the clearances for the swingarm?Blubber wrote:I test fitted the wheel... it almost fits. Had to move the indentation in swing arm to make up for the different tire size.
the indentation i mentioned earlier is covered with a thin metal plate.
I removed the metal plate and the tire would clear the swingarm.
For the obvious reasons that hole needs to be blanked of again.
To gain room for the new plate i needed to enlarge (+ 1cm) the hole toward the pumpkin.
Welding the plate is still on the to do list. I am saving most of the welding things.
When I feel i got all the welding jobs prepped i'll move the project to my work for welding.
I have got a nice TIG at work I can access in the weekend - when i'm free.
The other thing to look for is the fuel tank clearance. Nothing major, but the tank needs to be moved 6mm to the outside. I will make a eccentric bushing for the top mount under the saddle. all the other mounts get a small tap with the motivation tool

GL1100 '80 Shed wreck 
Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566

Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566
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Re: Project Shed wreck
you're absolutely right!Easter wrote:Looks like the oil was due for a change too! Looking interesting. Like the tank.
That was the oldest oil i ever found in a engine. Didnt smell that bad though.
not as bad as 30year old oil from a front fork.

btw Congrats on the bike of the month.

GL1100 '80 Shed wreck 
Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566

Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566
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Re: Project Shed wreck
Hi Casper,Casper wrote:Glad your back! Looking forward to more posts, and pictures.
Cheers,
I never went anywhere

This is a slow build.
Work takes up a lot of my time. Our home is need of some home improvement which take up my time and our money.
And i need to balance work vs SHED vs DIY time for my wife and our daughter too

So the GL gets put back on the back burner.
If i need a bike i can always borrow one of my dad. He has a gl1500 and a gl1200. All my fault

GL1100 '80 Shed wreck 
Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566

Intro: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=44205
My thread: http://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48566
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Re: Project Shed wreck
I think it was the turtle that said, "Slow and steady wins the race." 
Your concept is good and your work is excellent. Keep thinking on it and find a few minutes a day to work on it.

Your concept is good and your work is excellent. Keep thinking on it and find a few minutes a day to work on it.
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Re: Project Shed wreck
You have some very intersting part you are incorporating into this build, I like what I am seeing keep up the good work.
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