My 77 GL full custom build

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Jonesz
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Re: My 77 GL full custom build

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Well deserved BOTM Congrats
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Congratulations, a lot of very nicely done modifications. Inspiring.
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Congratulations on BOTM. Really cool build.
Avatar is a summer '21 photo of the Blue Phoenix, our 1983 GL1100I rescue gone naked.

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1992 ST1100
1992 XJ600S - streetfighter
1987 VFR700 - oh so close
1983 - GL1100I - naked Blue Phoenix
1982 GL1100I - naked bagger Cabernet
1979 GL1000 - Ginger Lynn, but not that Ginger Lynn (Wing and a Prayer)
1978 CB550K - cafe (likely carb issues still vex)

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Quite a surprise for me! Thanks everyone!!
1977 GL1000

Full Custom!!!
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A sound clip would be nice!
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Amazed at how the Wing rotors match up so well with the Kawi calipers and forks. Did you have to make spacers, axle, and other parts to get in all in harmony?
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mophead wrote: ↑Tue Jan 04, 2022 6:31 pm Amazed at how the Wing rotors match up so well with the Kawi calipers and forks. Did you have to make spacers, axle, and other parts to get in all in harmony?
Custom axle, the GL wheel runs 1/2" axle and the ZX runs 1" a bit wider. Centered the wheel with spacers machined for the new axle and the yea the rotors ligned up without mod.
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Love the bike, great fabrication work. Amazing results due to a great design.
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Congrats!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

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'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
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The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

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'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
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Unique build! It looks so much lighter and nimble. Congrats on your vision and execution...must be a blast to ride!!
have a great day!
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That one is a special build and execution for sure. Out of the ordinary thinking and layout!
Congratulations on a well deserved BOTM!
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
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1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
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excellent build! love how open up and narrow everything seems.

couple of questions - are those real webers? what manifolds are you using?
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very unique build!

and a good motivation to dig up my NGWC password up again after many years not using it.... yeah I know; I'm sorry...
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wannabridin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:51 pm excellent build! love how open up and narrow everything seems.

couple of questions - are those real webers? what manifolds are you using?
The carbs are not real webers, eBay knock-offs. I did rejet with Weber jets, they perform really well I'm pleased with them.
I built the manifolds from plate and pipe. Pretty straight forward fab.
1977 GL1000

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Conradulations 4WF.
Dave

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