Topic: Got this winters project bike.

[Mcwilliams570]

Hello all I got this winters project it is a 1981 Honda GL500 silverwing. I am sorry for those that like the look of this bike but it is a fugly looking bike. I got it because I like the way the engine looks very unique and should make for a interesting cafe bike.

Matt

[grcamna2]

mcwilliams570,
     I'm pretty sure that one is the GL500I Interstate model w/ that Honda fairing & hard bags.That's a decent bike as it sits..but just a little top heavy.

[Sparked]

Matt, if you are planning on parting out some of your extra parts when you cafe it PM me.

[Mcwilliams570]

Matt, if you are planning on parting out some of your extra parts when you cafe it PM me.

I will PM you probally wont be for a few months yet..

mcwilliams570,

     I'm pretty sure that one is the GL500I Interstate model w/ that Honda fairing & hard bags.That's a decent bike as it sits..but just a little top heavy.

Yeah it is a GL500I also thought they called them silverwings or something like that...It doesnt ride that bad at all but will agree is a bit top heavy..

[Hush]

Nice score, would love those hard bags and that comfy looking seat on my Suzuki.

[Mcwilliams570]

Finally got the title all fixed and got it registered. Got to go for a ride instead of going up and down the block. Put a few hundred miles on it this weekend and its not a bad bike. The power is alright gotta keep it on the revs and moves alright.

The front brake is scaring me though. It has SS lines on it new pads and I have bleed it several times and it is way to squishy goes almost to the grip and doesnt slow ya down.  No leaks that I can see either still have air in the line or maybe the pistons are pitted.

Other than the front brake need to replace the fork seals and should be good to go for a few months till I tear it down.

Here is a picture the wife and I took on our ride on Sunday.

Matt

[MoMo]

Matt, did you try the cable tie trick?  Off today and Thursday...Larry