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'78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« on: March 26, 2010, 07:22:18 am »
Okay, I'm gonna go ahead and post my cousin's Goldwing here. Most of the pictures I have are crappy cell phone pics. so apologies in advance.

one of the first things we did was swap bars between my CB550F and the GL. (see bottom for pic of GL bars)

i truely regret not having a camera to start with and better documenting both bikes progress. it is the next on list though. for now,  you guys will have to bare with me.


here are some pics of the seat bracket i made for it. (note: excuse the crappy welding)






also, need some suggestions on a brake light.... using these lights to for running lamps and turn signals. here's a pic of her ass end
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2010, 02:32:03 pm »
no love for the Goldwing?
maybe its poor picture quality.... ;D
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2010, 06:11:16 pm »
Its got to grow on me a while...........
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2010, 06:57:14 pm »
Great bike build, not often you see a GL1000 as a bobber or any other bike.. Can't wait to see the final product.

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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2010, 09:21:45 pm »
thanks. i got the idea from a pic i came across some pics of a couple of them from the Naked Goldwings forum. if you get a chance swing past it and check some the bikes out.
http://www.ngwclub.com/
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2010, 10:39:43 pm »


  Ever see kghost's Wing that he built?


       
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2010, 10:41:13 pm »
LOL only from you Bill.
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2010, 10:45:57 pm »
Quote from: kghost on March 26, 2010, 10:41:13 pm
LOL only from you Bill.

   Always DID like that bike! Remember when I tried to nominate it for BOTM? ::)
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2010, 10:49:09 pm »
Quote from: bill440cars on March 26, 2010, 10:45:57 pm
Quote from: kghost on March 26, 2010, 10:41:13 pm
LOL only from you Bill.

   Always DID like that bike! Remember when I tried to nominate it for BOTM? ::)

Well you did nominate it...it was just tossed out even tho it was technically a SOHC.

I'm sure its running round in Oklahoma somewhere.....
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2010, 10:53:13 pm »
Quote from: kghost on March 26, 2010, 10:49:09 pm
Quote from: bill440cars on March 26, 2010, 10:45:57 pm
Quote from: kghost on March 26, 2010, 10:41:13 pm
LOL only from you Bill.

   Always DID like that bike! Remember when I tried to nominate it for BOTM? ::)

Well you did nominate it...it was just tossed out even tho it was technically a SOHC.

I'm sure its running round in Oklahoma somewhere.....


                                   ;)

        BTW way, I still have several photos of it.
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2010, 10:17:44 am »
Had I known Kghost I would've fought tooth and nail for that entry.

Not a SOHC4 my ass.  ;D
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2010, 10:53:15 am »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on March 27, 2010, 10:17:44 am
Had I known Kghost I would've fought tooth and nail for that entry.

Not a SOHC4 my ass.  ;D

           That was MY thought too! ;)

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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2010, 11:37:50 am »
Well I suppose all that space between pairs of cylinders does seem a little unfair,

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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2010, 12:37:24 pm »
Well the Cafinated Goldwinger was interesting....

I wasn't a huge fan of the shaft jack when leaned over.

It pulled like a Locomotive.....but weighed about as much as one too.....

Boy I'd sure like a CBX with a spondon frame......


This is a total thread hijack and I approved this message  ;D
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2010, 07:13:29 pm »
i worked on my truck all day... it sucked.... but its done, so i can work on bikes tomorrow.
thats why i would never want to do bikes for a living... it ruined cars for me.
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2010, 06:20:48 am »
we rode the goldwing for the first time last night.  she ran a little rough at first and we had an issue with the clutch cable. just needs adjustment it think. but all in all it was a successful run around the block. hopefully have it road worthy in the next couple weeks...
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2010, 03:32:33 am »
Some of the wings look pretty good when done. A little more powerful and comfortable for 2 up riding too!

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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2010, 05:04:37 am »
Quote from: shizzomynizzo on April 03, 2010, 03:32:33 am
Some of the wings look pretty good when done. A little more powerful and comfortable for 2 up riding too!


I had not seen this one before.. Very nice GL.. I like it!

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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2010, 01:50:29 pm »
a weird effect i inadvertantly did on the crappy cell phone camera


still need to fix that right side cover and paint it and get a brake light and repaint the rear fender.... so much to do so little time/money.

p.s. you can see where i found a hole in the old drain bucket while changing the earl on the CB550F
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Re: '78 GL1000 Bobber Project
« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2010, 07:27:08 pm »
Very slick looking 78 you got there.. If you get the chance to post a video of it running that would be awesome..

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« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2010, 06:04:26 am »
Quote from: Zaipai on April 08, 2010, 07:27:08 pm
Very slick looking 78 you got there.. If you get the chance to post a video of it running that would be awesome..

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i will have to do that... its sounds pretty wicked with the harley mufflers. neighbors have complained.
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« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2010, 06:07:01 am »
Quote from: 75cb550 (kyle) on April 09, 2010, 06:04:26 am
Quote from: Zaipai on April 08, 2010, 07:27:08 pm
Very slick looking 78 you got there.. If you get the chance to post a video of it running that would be awesome..

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i will have to do that... its sounds pretty wicked with the harley mufflers. neighbors have complained.
Your not doing it correctly if the neighbors are not complaining! ;)

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« Reply #22 on: April 09, 2010, 06:14:26 am »
hey! no body said anything about the badass multicolored Mustang in the backgroud.... whats the deal?
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« Reply #23 on: April 09, 2010, 06:28:43 am »
Quote from: shizzomynizzo on April 03, 2010, 03:32:33 am
Some of the wings look pretty good when done. A little more powerful and comfortable for 2 up riding too!


yeah that's Thunderchild's bike. very clean... something about gold on a goldwing
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« Reply #24 on: April 09, 2010, 08:20:55 am »
Quote from: 75cb550 (kyle) on April 09, 2010, 06:28:43 am
Quote from: shizzomynizzo on April 03, 2010, 03:32:33 am
Some of the wings look pretty good when done. A little more powerful and comfortable for 2 up riding too!


yeah that's Thunderchild's bike. very clean... something about gold on a goldwing
That there is 1000cc's of pure sex!

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