Author Topic: Johnie's 76 GL1000 Sulfur Yellow Build (Read 26154 times)

grcamna2 · « **Reply #650 on:** November 05, 2024, 12:14:17 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on November 05, 2024, 10:01:20 AM

With winter getting close I have the GL back on the lift after a 700 mile break-in period. Going to finish it up with new tires, fork seals and polishing the fork legs.

YEAH !

The bike is looking good Johnie.

Johnie · « **Reply #651 on:** November 05, 2024, 12:24:09 PM »

Thanks Bill...like the ride too.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #652 on:** November 06, 2024, 06:45:50 AM »

Wonderful bike!

Johnie · « **Reply #653 on:** November 20, 2024, 05:08:20 PM »

I purchased the Bridgestone as I liked them on the other GW I sold. Thanks for the tire recommendations.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #654 on:** November 21, 2024, 04:24:30 AM »

Which version did you buy Johnie? Good looking tires, hope they wear well and give you good life...
Wing is looking fantastic...

Stev-o · « **Reply #655 on:** November 21, 2024, 06:45:14 AM »

Bridgestone's are very good tires, have them on my K4.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #656 on:** November 21, 2024, 04:01:02 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on November 21, 2024, 04:24:30 AM

Which version did you buy Johnie? Good looking tires, hope they wear well and give you good life...
Wing is looking fantastic...

That tire looks like a BT46,imo.

Johnie · « **Reply #657 on:** November 21, 2024, 06:30:42 PM »

You are correct Bill...the BT46. Good eyes there!

Johnie · « **Reply #658 on:** December 12, 2024, 01:26:17 PM »

New seals in the forks. Cleaning and polishing the lowers. Pic is of the first pass with the 320. Next will be either the 400 or 600. Then will remove them to the buffer.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #659 on:** December 12, 2024, 01:27:49 PM »

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #660 on:** December 13, 2024, 05:51:34 AM »

This bike just gets better! Nicely done.

Johnie · « **Reply #661 on:** January 19, 2025, 02:41:10 PM »

Hunting and the holidays with family slowed me down a bit. Not complaining at all. However, it’s sure nice to get back in the shop again! Got the forks all polished up and very happy with the results. Used Aircraft stripper to get the clear off. Then went with 320 & 600 paper. Finished up with the buffer and white rouge. I never put clear back on so I can touch it up whenever needed.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #662 on:** January 19, 2025, 06:31:49 PM »

Just looking better and better! Wow.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #663 on:** January 19, 2025, 07:17:27 PM »

Nice work Johnie

MauiK3 · « **Reply #664 on:** January 20, 2025, 06:56:02 AM »

Looks great!

Johnie · « **Reply #665 on:** January 20, 2025, 11:56:10 AM »

Thanks guys. Appreciate the help and feedback.

Johnie · « **Reply #666 on:** March 01, 2025, 03:23:48 PM »

Any pros or cons about switching from DOT 3 to DOT 4 in this GL? Not crazy about about how the 3 eats paint and plastics. I have new brake lines coming and was considering. Thx for your thoughts here...

RAFster122s · « **Reply #667 on:** March 01, 2025, 03:28:32 PM »

DOT4 will eat paint too. DOT5.1 will too as it is also glycol based.
Going to DOT4 is a no brainer, higher perf and no complete replacement like a DOT5 silicone system would require.

Did reading about 5.1 and gleaned it was made for better performance in ABS tiny valves and EV applications with even higher temp rating.only EVs and high performance vehicles with ABS generally use the DOT5.1.

Are you attempting to get something that won't eat paint or otherwise?

Johnie · « **Reply #668 on:** March 01, 2025, 08:12:10 PM »

I saw on a Chevelle site they said 4 won't eat paint? Not correct I guess. Overall it sounds like the 4 is better anyway, right?

newday777 · « **Reply #669 on:** March 02, 2025, 12:33:41 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on March 01, 2025, 08:12:10 PM

I saw on a Chevelle site they said 4 won't eat paint? Not correct I guess. Overall it sounds like the 4 is better anyway, right?

Dot4 has a higher boiling point than Dot3 is why it is better

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #670 on:** March 02, 2025, 06:07:59 AM »

Johnie…… Stick with what’s recommended.unless you are building from ground zero. All your existing rubber seals and gaskets in the original master, calipers and lines are designed for DOT3. And have been soaked in it forever….

newday777 · « **Reply #671 on:** March 02, 2025, 06:17:47 AM »

John
Dot4 is fully compatible with Dot3

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #672 on:** March 02, 2025, 06:54:54 AM »

Quote from: newday777 on March 02, 2025, 06:17:47 AM

John
Dot4 is fully compatible with Dot3

Understood. I just don’t see a reason to change?

newday777 · « **Reply #673 on:** March 02, 2025, 07:24:07 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 02, 2025, 06:54:54 AM

Quote from: newday777 on March 02, 2025, 06:17:47 AM
John
Dot4 is fully compatible with Dot3

Understood. I just don’t see a reason to change?

Better brakes isn't a reason??

Johnie · « **Reply #674 on:** March 02, 2025, 07:39:33 AM »

The 700 miles I put on this bike from July - October last year I was amazed at how effective the brakes were with the double front calipers vs the single caliper on the 750's. Since I am not an aggressive rider and knowing how they worked last year I will stay with the DOT 3. Your thoughts have been very helpful. Thanks fellas!

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