G'day from Perth in Western Australia. I'm 52years of age... And revisiting the machine that started my love affair with motorcycles. When I was 17...i had a 76 candy apple red
Gl1000.
Recently.. Like last weekend. I took ownership of an 1100. It has been sitting for 15 years! The bones of the the bike are really good... But the paint etc is yet to desire. It has a meazley 39000km.
So far I've stripped back end down, pulled the tank out and cleaned it... So much crap in it.. But not rust. Found a small hole that has been corroded from the outside where rear master brake cylinder has leaked onto it and corroded thru.. But not a big problem... I'm goin to have it brazed so then I can get it and rear swing arm components.. And hope frame etc sent away for sand or sodablasting and powdercoated
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I look forward to sharing my progress tho slow as its going to be with you and hope share some tip and tricks..
Thankfully the bike is 97% complete.. Just minus a couple of things like left hand battery side cover and air balance hose on front forks... So no real dramas yet..
Gl1000.
Recently.. Like last weekend. I took ownership of an 1100. It has been sitting for 15 years! The bones of the the bike are really good... But the paint etc is yet to desire. It has a meazley 39000km.
So far I've stripped back end down, pulled the tank out and cleaned it... So much crap in it.. But not rust. Found a small hole that has been corroded from the outside where rear master brake cylinder has leaked onto it and corroded thru.. But not a big problem... I'm goin to have it brazed so then I can get it and rear swing arm components.. And hope frame etc sent away for sand or sodablasting and powdercoated
.
I look forward to sharing my progress tho slow as its going to be with you and hope share some tip and tricks..
Thankfully the bike is 97% complete.. Just minus a couple of things like left hand battery side cover and air balance hose on front forks... So no real dramas yet..