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Another GL1100 Coming Out of a 18 Year Hibernation
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<blockquote data-quote="rkmason" data-source="post: 122559" data-attributes="member: 3749"><p>Hi all, I am in the early stages of recommissioning a '81 GL1100 Interstate w/63K mi to put it back on the road after setting covered in a closed building unused for the last 18 years. This GL1100 belongs to a friend of mine who parked his '81 GW when he got a '94 model that he is still riding. As a newly retired guy w/no motorcycle since the 90's I mentioned to him wanting to take some road trips with him to relive my motorcycling experiences from the 70's on my '73 CB750. He offered to let me use his '81 GW if I would recommission it (he is helping me).</p><p></p><p>The bike was complete and in decent shape after setting 18 years. Right now we have the gas tank removed, and I have recently removed the carb asm. Tank will need interior rust mitigation, and the carb bowls all have a molasses-like gas residue in them so they will need cleaning. The engine is not seized</p><p></p><p>I have focused on disassembling the front and rear brake system since the rear master cyl was unmovable. Both front and rear brake systems had basically no fluid left in them. We have both master cylinders and all three calipers broken down now and ready for rebuild.</p><p></p><p>I'm interested in hearing from others who have completed something similar. Interested in advice as to what areas to focus on. Since I already have the rear wheel removed for gas tank removal I am considering removing the swingarm to get access to the ignition system for checkout. Think that is a good idea or not? Other areas we should be looking at? Thx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rkmason, post: 122559, member: 3749"] Hi all, I am in the early stages of recommissioning a '81 GL1100 Interstate w/63K mi to put it back on the road after setting covered in a closed building unused for the last 18 years. This GL1100 belongs to a friend of mine who parked his '81 GW when he got a '94 model that he is still riding. As a newly retired guy w/no motorcycle since the 90's I mentioned to him wanting to take some road trips with him to relive my motorcycling experiences from the 70's on my '73 CB750. He offered to let me use his '81 GW if I would recommission it (he is helping me). The bike was complete and in decent shape after setting 18 years. Right now we have the gas tank removed, and I have recently removed the carb asm. Tank will need interior rust mitigation, and the carb bowls all have a molasses-like gas residue in them so they will need cleaning. The engine is not seized I have focused on disassembling the front and rear brake system since the rear master cyl was unmovable. Both front and rear brake systems had basically no fluid left in them. We have both master cylinders and all three calipers broken down now and ready for rebuild. I'm interested in hearing from others who have completed something similar. Interested in advice as to what areas to focus on. Since I already have the rear wheel removed for gas tank removal I am considering removing the swingarm to get access to the ignition system for checkout. Think that is a good idea or not? Other areas we should be looking at? Thx [/QUOTE]
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