Recent content by Hybrid455

Fortunately everything else looks OK, I don't know how. The engine runs through the gears now. Still have a lot of chain noise but I have some tuning to do, hopefully it'll get better. A pic of when I first got it running. Lots of marvel mystery oil, in the combustion chambers and mixed in the...

:BigGrin: I pulled the boot back and it didn't take long to find out what the problem was. Guess that'll do it every time

Great suggestions guys, Thank you. I'll get after it again this weekend and let you know what I find.

I finally got away from the boys Gl1000 project to work on my LTD project. Got the carbs back on it and fired it up for the first time in some 10-15 years. Engine is running good, hitting on all 4, throttle snaps nicely but..... On the center stand in neutral I have an irregular rattling...

Thanks for the input guys, guess I probably knew that but needed someone else to confirm it. I'll wait and get the Progressives'. Nothing stopping me from riding it with the Air Shocks.

The LTD GL1000 that I am working on was covered in Vetter, while that's great for some folks I'm looking for the original naked look. The bike is equipped with S&W rear air shocks. The chrome is great and they hold air fine but they don't fit the look I am after. I have looked at Progressive...

Even though the cables have not been adjusted yet the throttle reacts almost immediately. It really sounds good. I would just like to be able to grab full throttle just by rocking my wrist. The old bones hurt too much these days to bend my wrist so far.

Yep, that's what I have. I probably overindulged with the going and going story :BigGrin: Lame attempt at humor. It does go until its uncomfortable for my wrist which is kind of jacked from dirt bikes. I would like something that responds quicker. The grip is not slipping, the cables do need to...

I'm reviving a couple GL1000's. I've got one running now and the first thing I noticed is that the throttle twist keeps going and going and going....Just about need to grab another bite to find full throttle. Can anyone recommend a quicker turning throttle tube for this bike? Might be nice to...

Thanks to all for the input. I have a lot to do so I will wait for Randakk. When I pulled the carbs apart the rubber plugs covering the pilot jets resembled old nasty silicone sealer. I had to pick it out in clumps. Ethanol is hard on rubber parts so the VITON and reinforced bowl gaskets make...

Hi Guys. I'm rebuilding this LTD. The engine proved out but the carburetors are a mess. Going through them now. I hear that Randakk is the man for carb kits but his site is closed down till the 18th and I want kits this weekend. Does anyone have first hand knowledge of an acceptable rebuild kit...

Yeah, I noticed the side cover corner too :( but, I paid $300 for the LTD and now I know it runs good. I sold the LTD manual and tool kit for $250 now I have $50.00 in the bike. I purchased the OEM tank and side covers with the LTD emblems for $190. I recently watched 2 NOS emblems alone go for...

Well, I reckon I'm going to have to move this thread to another category but wanted to poke my head in again with those of you that responded, I've been busy and am having a great time so far! :yes: Motorcycles could always put a smile on my face and I'm loving it. I started pullin all the...

Wow, that's what I'm talking about! Tried to make the price fair. There will be some other nice items if anyone's interested. :yes: I will update this weekend.

Hi Guys, I'm working on restoring a GL1000 and have an LTD parts bike that will be helping to finance the effort through the sale of some of the LTD specific parts I don't need. I'm starting with the tool kit and manual. Here's a link, Spread the word! :clapping...