Hi all - I am in England , Grimsby to be precise. I ride a 1983 GL1100AD that I have kitted out with the luggage from a 1200 and made a hydraulic clutch conversion. The bike started out as a standard GL1100AD UK spec .
This model was not fitted with the radio equipment that the US and Canadian models enjoy. I have fitted her with a car radio system that has no CD or tape deck in order to reduce the depth of fitment. It does however have a USB and SD card reader instead.
My previous wing was a 1980 GL1100 and I found the luggage incapable of having enough for both myself and wife. This machine came with the standard Hondaline luggage which I changed for the 1200 set-up in order to satisfy my wife's demands. I paid a bit over the odds for the set I bought because it was an exact colour match thus saving me the time and expense of a respray. It also had the added advantage of the larger back rest for the passenger. This has served me well on a few trips up to the North of Scotland.
My latest modification is a hydraulic clutch conversion which has made life easier for my arthritis. The weight of clutch is only a little lighter but one heck of a lot smoother , even when compared to a new cable.
My next aim is to try and improve the ground clearance , especially on left hand turns. I find she grounds on lefts but not right turns , especially two up. I have bumped the air pressure to maximum in the shocks but , unless I remove the centre stand , still hits the floor on any more than gentle cornering. Does anyone know if the 1200 shocks are longer? Or are there any other air shocks I could adopt?.
I would rather keep the 1100 instead of upgrading to the 1500 or even the 1800. My insurance is only pennies compared to the other Wings thus I am reluctant to pay for something that will not do the job any better than this old girl. :thanks: in advance for any help or advice
This model was not fitted with the radio equipment that the US and Canadian models enjoy. I have fitted her with a car radio system that has no CD or tape deck in order to reduce the depth of fitment. It does however have a USB and SD card reader instead.
My previous wing was a 1980 GL1100 and I found the luggage incapable of having enough for both myself and wife. This machine came with the standard Hondaline luggage which I changed for the 1200 set-up in order to satisfy my wife's demands. I paid a bit over the odds for the set I bought because it was an exact colour match thus saving me the time and expense of a respray. It also had the added advantage of the larger back rest for the passenger. This has served me well on a few trips up to the North of Scotland.
My latest modification is a hydraulic clutch conversion which has made life easier for my arthritis. The weight of clutch is only a little lighter but one heck of a lot smoother , even when compared to a new cable.
My next aim is to try and improve the ground clearance , especially on left hand turns. I find she grounds on lefts but not right turns , especially two up. I have bumped the air pressure to maximum in the shocks but , unless I remove the centre stand , still hits the floor on any more than gentle cornering. Does anyone know if the 1200 shocks are longer? Or are there any other air shocks I could adopt?.
I would rather keep the 1100 instead of upgrading to the 1500 or even the 1800. My insurance is only pennies compared to the other Wings thus I am reluctant to pay for something that will not do the job any better than this old girl. :thanks: in advance for any help or advice
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