1983 Interstate Custom Build

[Track T 2411]

Looks real mean from the rear!

[sunnbobb]

Keep on keepin on! Looking good.

[230Rocket]

Like this a lot. Very similar to a design I have yet to draw out for the '85 1200 I have sitting in the corner...

[isualum]

Got it welded up today - did not put the heat shields back on yet.

Still have to look at the center stand, if I can keep it or not.

I think it sounds pretty good.

Link to video ==> http://mikericklefs.com/goldwing/movie.mp4

[5speed]

that does have a nice sound

[Hanslehoff]

Sounds good, I like that a lot

[isualum]

Took 3/4 inch off each end of the handle bar.


Started on the seat and taillight. Cut the rear frame to match the seat edge.




I will get some pictures of added structure to mount the taillight tomorrow.
Just tacked together for now to see if I still like it. May set the light further in.
Still have to box in the frame where I cut and add some support for the seat as well. I don't like the slots on the shock studs as the support.

[ljurgens]

I like the handlebars, sort of what I am looking for 0n my 83, what are you using?

[BikeMaine]

Looking good so far. Nice to see I'm not the only one who makes spreadsheets and tracks every penny

and leave evidence around for "she who must be obeyed" to find? Are you nuts?

Hahahaaaa! Exactly! (My biggest fear is that I will die before my wife and she'll sell my toys for what I told her I paid.)

[isualum]

Got busy and did not post many updates. I did finish it up.

Other than the exhaust it looks pretty much like my first build.

[isualum]

I like the handlebars, sort of what I am looking for 0n my 83, what are you using?

Handle bars are - Emgo Chrome 7/8 in. Wide Magna Style Handlebar - 23-12565.

They are pretty wide overall so that is why I took some off the ends.

Emgo superbike bars would also work but they are pretty narrow for the clamp to the triple tree.

[Sugs]

Wow, come a long way since the last time you posted. Nice job on your build, looks really good.

[Pony Ruiz]

I like it.

What did you use for paint?

[isualum]

I used to use Xotic but the guy I bought from retired so went back to House of Kolor.

1. primer (Eastwood 2K black primer/sealer in one)
2. silver (House of Kolor BC02 Orion Silver)
3. intercoat clear (House of Kolor SG100)
4. apply the paint masks for graphics
5. black (House of Kolor BC25 Black)
6. remove the paint masks for the graphics
6. clear coat (Nason Brand)

Plus sand and buff

[chewy999]

Good work so far. Thought you were a bit optimistic to do it all for $1500 even if the new forks fitted. Personally I wouldn't include the tyres (tires) on the spreadsheet as they are vital parts and even if they looked ok, you don't know the history.
I once borrowed a car from the guy who became my step dad. Going up the motorway I got a flat. On inspection, there was a screw in the tyre (tire). I told him when I returned it and it transpired that he had had a puncture and put a self tapping screw in the hole as a 'temporary' fix! Takes all sorts.