Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Ok the beast is awake! A couple of minor problems but it fired right up:
1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
She's running and sounding fantastic. Great work!
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
It's a beautiful thing.
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You should remember that it's peace of mind you're after and not just fixing the machine. R.Pirsig
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1976 LTD - '993 LTD...and so it begins'
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Thanks. It is finally complete but far from finished. Will post pics as soon as I can. Moving on tomorrow so things a bit hectic round here. Not sure what's next?!
1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!


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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
A couple of pictures of the completed bike:
Right side showing the seat on:

Couldn't get the air shocks to work and had no time to mess with them. Someone said 65 psi for two up riding so tried 50 psi and they didn't move at all! No problem when empty so I really need to experiment with them later. Replaced them with a pair of Showa 341s which came with the bike. I think they look better than the black airs:

Hopefully after the weekend I can finish the tail lamp wiring (to short for comfort) and try it down the road. More pics and video to come.
Right side showing the seat on:

Couldn't get the air shocks to work and had no time to mess with them. Someone said 65 psi for two up riding so tried 50 psi and they didn't move at all! No problem when empty so I really need to experiment with them later. Replaced them with a pair of Showa 341s which came with the bike. I think they look better than the black airs:

Hopefully after the weekend I can finish the tail lamp wiring (to short for comfort) and try it down the road. More pics and video to come.
1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!


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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Make us wait, oh I get it... (lol)
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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: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
yeah!Fred Camper wrote:Make us wait, oh I get it... (lol)
Let's hope it's worth waiting for. Had no choice really. It was getting to hot where we were and wanted to be here for the USA motogp. Now need to find another motorcycle tolerant RV park to finish it as we head north.
1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!


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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Rear fender works well.
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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: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Thanks. Didn't like it at first but it sorta grew on me. At the very least it will keep the underside of the seat and wiring clean!Fred Camper wrote:Rear fender works well.
1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!


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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Can you post more pics of the way the darkwing seat flows with the rest of the bike.. thanks, looks great so far!
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
And finally!
Got around to putting a kit in the petcock, putting proper coolant in and connecting the rear lamp up this morning so did some end of term pictures outside. I thought I should do these before I ride it, sell it or whatever I decide to do with it next! Of course it still needs the RH cam cover making but that won't stop a little test ride this afternoon
Right side:

Right engine view:

Left side Probably the best pic of the tank/seat line safarjoe?:

Left side engine:

Now what's next?

Got around to putting a kit in the petcock, putting proper coolant in and connecting the rear lamp up this morning so did some end of term pictures outside. I thought I should do these before I ride it, sell it or whatever I decide to do with it next! Of course it still needs the RH cam cover making but that won't stop a little test ride this afternoon
Right side:

Right engine view:

Left side Probably the best pic of the tank/seat line safarjoe?:

Left side engine:

Now what's next?


1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!


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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
Absolutely Beautiful! I love it.

A collection of "competitive display of speed" and speeding tickets?Qui-gon wrote:Now what's next?


Mike
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So many interests, so little time...
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
I'm quessing the fuel pump is under the shelter?
Does it draw fuel up that high ok?
Looks great !!!
Does it draw fuel up that high ok?
Looks great !!!
Tom
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Re: Yet another 1976 Supercharger project
ThanksSTREETWING78 wrote:I'm quessing the fuel pump is under the shelter?
Does it draw fuel up that high ok?
Looks great !!!
Fuel pump is under the shelter and so far no issues (hardly a test yet though

As my sig says we are on the move again and managed a stop in Orland Ca to go see Bill Bushling of Magnacharger fame. Spent a very pleasant couple of hours there and saw a lot of really cool stuff! I picked up a few ideas which might get incorporated in the next project


1975 GL1000 Sold!
1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

1976 GL1000 "GL1's evil twin" Supercharged cafe racer. Build thread Here
1977 GL1000 Black sorta resto project!
Now in Florida working for a living Ugh!.....projects on hold mostly!

