Author Topic: Johnie's 76 GL1000 Sulfur Yellow Build (Read 21809 times)

Johnie · « **Reply #600 on:** August 10, 2024, 11:23:02 AM »

Couple more pics…

grcamna2 · « **Reply #601 on:** August 10, 2024, 11:47:04 AM »

She's looking real Good Johnie.
Do you plan a long ride of more than 20 miles soon ?

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #602 on:** August 10, 2024, 12:26:26 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on August 10, 2024, 11:23:02 AM

Couple more pics…

Looking really lovely. Nice work, it’s come a long way from when you started!

Johnie · « **Reply #603 on:** August 10, 2024, 05:39:33 PM »

Bill I have had a couple rides of 100+ miles. Really love the handling and smooth ride. She shifts so easy and smooth. No gear jumping or chatter. Thanks...

Lucien Harpress · « **Reply #604 on:** August 10, 2024, 07:00:49 PM »

You get them dialed in, they are a sweetheart of a bike. Glad to see it getting some sun!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #605 on:** August 10, 2024, 08:08:19 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on August 10, 2024, 05:39:33 PM

Bill I have had a couple rides of 100+ miles. Really love the handling and smooth ride. She shifts so easy and smooth. No gear jumping or chatter. Thanks...

Johnie,you may have brought this up earlier:what size/model Avon? tires are fitted to it? tubeless ?

bek1966 · « **Reply #606 on:** August 11, 2024, 09:48:16 AM »

Fantastic outcome Johnie! It sounds like you have it running well and it sure looks fine. Nice work.

Brad

Johnie · « **Reply #607 on:** August 11, 2024, 05:56:25 PM »

Thanks for the comments guys.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #608 on:** August 11, 2024, 07:48:49 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on August 10, 2024, 08:08:19 PM

Quote from: Johnie on August 10, 2024, 05:39:33 PM
Bill I have had a couple rides of 100+ miles. Really love the handling and smooth ride. She shifts so easy and smooth. No gear jumping or chatter. Thanks...

Johnie,you may have brought this up earlier:what size/model Avon? tires are fitted to it? tubeless ?

? ?

Stev-o · « **Reply #609 on:** August 12, 2024, 07:34:39 AM »

Nice job Johnie!

MauiK3 · « **Reply #610 on:** August 12, 2024, 07:40:08 AM »

That is a beautiful bike. The yellow with all the black with some chrome here and there is great.
Wonderful

Johnie · « **Reply #611 on:** August 12, 2024, 12:20:43 PM »

Bill there is Dunlop Elite II on the back and Dunlop Gold Seal on the front. The tires on there are old, but I checked therm over with a magnifying glass and absolutely no weather checking. What are you GL guys running? I need to get some on order.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #612 on:** August 12, 2024, 02:57:46 PM »

Johnie,I just began running Shinko(formerly Yokohama)brand tires;the quality is good and so are the prices.

Johnie · « **Reply #613 on:** August 12, 2024, 03:09:40 PM »

Since I do plan to keep the bike for a while I do want good tires. I am not an aggressive rider and don't plan any expressway speeds. Don't really care about the cost, but want a very good tire. No cheapies. Let's see what the other GL guys are running.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #614 on:** August 12, 2024, 05:36:11 PM »

I have Kendas on the Gary’s bike.they work well and are priced right too.

Lucien Harpress · « **Reply #615 on:** August 12, 2024, 06:10:38 PM »

Shinkos are probably the best bang for your buck with these bikes. I ran a pair for a while and they worked fine. They might wear a bit faster than some brands, but the cheaper cost balances it out. I swapped my front for one with a tread pattern similar to what yours has, but a modern equivalent. I'm not a fan. She looks better, but doesn't ride as nice.

Plenty of selection for the front, but the rear is a bit of a goofy size. You still get options, just not as many.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #616 on:** August 12, 2024, 07:03:55 PM »

I think it depends on how many long journeys and the amount you use the bike;a more expensive tire will be good for long miles.
I had a customer who ran a Metzeler Marathon rear tire on his,although that's quite a heavy tire.

Johnie · « **Reply #617 on:** August 12, 2024, 07:23:59 PM »

My 2000 Wing 1500 I usually replaced with the Dunlop Elite II, but a seasoned Wing person I know said most of the guys were now going to Bridgestone tires. Where do the Avons or the Dunlops come in the ratings? My 750's have the Conti's which I like.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #618 on:** August 12, 2024, 08:29:34 PM »

Bridgestone are good tires as long as your storage conditions keep them cool. Hs
Had a set of A40s on my VStrom and storage building had no ventilation and was cooking things at 140-160 in the heat and the tires took a marked high wear rate after the summer and didn't last 4k miles.
It was upon reflection I realized the heat did them in...

Stev-o · « **Reply #619 on:** August 13, 2024, 06:41:56 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on August 12, 2024, 07:03:55 PM

...a more expensive tire will be will be good for long miles.

Thats not necessarily true Bill. It really depends on the tire's compound, a "soft" tire will grip better but not last as long as a "hard" tire. And a hard compound wont grip as good but last longer...

Johnie - arent you a Continental guy? Dont think you can get a better tire, just depends if they are available in those sizes.

I sometimes Google the size and see what's available...

grcamna2 · « **Reply #620 on:** August 13, 2024, 08:14:46 AM »

A quality 'Touring oriented' set of tires..

Johnie · « **Reply #621 on:** August 13, 2024, 12:28:30 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on August 13, 2024, 06:41:56 AM

Quote from: grcamna2 on August 12, 2024, 07:03:55 PM
...a more expensive tire will be will be good for long miles.

Thats not necessarily true Bill. It really depends on the tire's compound, a "soft" tire will grip better but not last as long as a "hard" tire. And a hard compound wont grip as good but last longer...

Johnie - arent you a Continental guy? Dont think you can get a better tire, just depends if they are available in those sizes.

I sometimes Google the size and see what's available...

You are correct Stev-o...my other bikes all have Conti's. I'll have to see if they are offered for a touring bike.

scottly · « **Reply #622 on:** August 13, 2024, 02:55:12 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on August 12, 2024, 05:36:11 PM

I have Kendas on the Gary’s bike.they work well and are priced right too.

Kenda Challengers are "not recommended for high load carrying vehicles".

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #623 on:** August 13, 2024, 04:59:17 PM »

Quote from: scottly on August 13, 2024, 02:55:12 PM

Quote from: BenelliSEI on August 12, 2024, 05:36:11 PM
I have Kendas on the Gary’s bike.they work well and are priced right too.
Kenda Challengers are "not recommended for high load carrying vehicles".

Never get close to their load rating…..

Don R · « **Reply #624 on:** August 14, 2024, 07:39:58 PM »

I went with Michelin pilots on my 78 GL1000. So far so good. I'd guess they are old enough some guys would replace them. Not me.

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