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When I was working on my last 1978 GoldWing, I bartered from a friend another 1978 for parts.
One bike sat for many years with the right side exposed, the other with the left. Between the 2 I was able to put together 1 full set of good plastic not needing paint, 1 set of good fenders, 1 good set of engine covers worth polishing, 1 good exhaust and a good original seat. As well as anything that was the best of the 2 bikes.

That left me with this. After ignoring it for a year I decided it still had another life left to give.

So, with bad paint, cobled exhaust, corroded timing and tappet covers and a ripped aftermarket King Queen seat and no plan, I decided it was time.
Digging around the garage I found a set of shadow mirrors, some low bars I swapped off a CB900F, a front fender off a CB1000C, a couple fat boy mufflers that where already cobbled to it. A bread knife and a new seat cover from a 1975 GoldWing. ( I did buy that) I think I found a direction. Kind of a Honda SuperSport tribute..?
I did wrinkle paint the engine covers as I don't think they would polish nice. I rolled the back fender forward, painted black.(Might look for something different) and mounted a Lucas tailight.

I attempted a Norton inspired paint, but it was a fail. So before clear coating, I began stripping it off. I think I'm going bright red with blue and gold HONDA decal from 400F. Unsure about sidecover graphic yet. I do still need to do seat cover. It is just laying over to size the foam.

Nice work. This old lady may just turn out to be a favourite of yours.

Lol, right. If I put enough left over parts on it from all my favorites, it would only make sense.

Looks like a great start so far. And it's always nice to see one rescued from the parts pile.

Had decals made, and paint mixed. Decals I am happy with, but paint not so much. I got a mix code from something I liked. But after a test panel, it was WAY to orange. I think rather than using it and regretting it the rest of my life, I will get another pint of something more RED.

Hard to see but decals are blue over gold similar to 400F.

I am undecided on leaving the F4 after the GL1000. Curious what you all think about that?

I'd say drop it. "GL1000" is already a lot of digits for a motorcycle. I tried using "GL1500C" for my Valkyrie at a show once, and it was all a bit much.

Just my opinion, of course. Maybe replace the GL1000 with "F4C" (custom) if you want to get crazy?

I see what you are saying. And do wonder if it is to much.

Problem with F4C is that a Custom is not what I'm after.
Honda used 3 destinations for the CBs.
K was standard
F was SuperSport
C was Custom.
CB750. (K)
CB750F
CB750C

I am looking for a style similar to an F bike. I added the 4 for the F4 slang for flat 4.
Ofcourse if I need to always explain it, then it just seems corny. Which is what I'm afraid of.

How bout two lines

GL1000
Flat 4

Like that front fender. It looks just right on there.

Thanks. Front fender went on with no mods.

Upgraded to the MP08 coils with new wires today. Reused the old resistor caps as they tested good. Stayed with points because I have been stranded with bad pickup on a conversion in the past. Points may need more PM, but I like the simplicity.
Upgraded coils allowed me to eliminate the ballast resistor too.

tory wrote: ↑Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:39 pm Upgraded to the MP08 coils with new wires today. Reused the old resistor caps as they tested good. Stayed with points because I have been stranded with bad pickup on a conversion in the past. Points may need more PM, but I like the simplicity.
Upgraded coils allowed me to eliminate the ballast resistor too.

Conversions can be an issue. Years ago I wanted to convert my '65 Plymouth to electronic ignition, Father says no. Mentions you can always jury rig points and such to get home, not so much with electronic ignition - stayed with points and such.

Great rebuild.

Thought I better get the parts painted before the weather starts getting unpredictable. Not a very controlled environment.
Went with GM Torch Red. Cleared over the SuperSport style decals. I may wet sand and clear a couple more times to take the bumps out of the Decal edges. We will see how it looks tomorrow.