@@BobKramer51 Yeah Blue is nice! I had the frame powder coated gold dust it looked even much cooler … It still has Original factory paint all faded I’m trying to build it into custom bike…Right now I have money issues this is why dream hasn’t come true yet.
@SuccessShared
11 ай бұрын
Nice work Robert! Wish I could just drop a bike into you for a thorough once-over! I like the way you go through everything. I'm considering a couple of restored GL1000's (one a Ltd) and both look terrific but neither has any documents showing details of the parts used during the restoration process. Should I be concerned?
@BobKramer51
11 ай бұрын
If you look at my video of the 76 LTD restoration you will see what can be hidden behind a pretty face. I had over 75 hours in that bike to bring it back to road worthy condition. Even though it looked really good before I started. These are great bikes but they are old and a lot of things need to be addressed to make it reliable. I restored a 1983 GL1100 8 years ago and have put 40,000 miles on it with no trouble. But, I put over 200 hours in that one and, it does require more maintenance than a newer bike would.
@SuccessShared
11 ай бұрын
@@BobKramer51 Thanks Robert. Already viewed that video! I appreciate these bikes need maintenance. I just like to know what I'm starting out with. I guess it's a given to replace fluids, spark plugs and maybe belts, check for correct carburettor numbers and suchlike. My local specialist bike dealer refused to give any GL1000 I purchase the once-over because they cannot verify the state of the internals. Sounds nuts to me!
@deanfehr9445
11 ай бұрын
I’m interested in your project. I’ve got a 76 that I want to bring back to road worthy. Where are you ordering your parts from? Thx for your videos.
@BobKramer51
11 ай бұрын
I usually replace belts if there is no service record that they have been chanced. Also, pull the carbs out and remove float bowls to check condition of floats, float needles, jets, o-rings, gaskets, etc.... If anything looks suspect, especially rubber parts, get the kits and rebuild them. While the intake ports are open, do a compression test, this will tell you if the engine is still good. Should have over 140 psi. If the bike has been sitting for years, pull the brake calipers off and plan to rebuild them. The steel piston frequently gets rust and corrosion in the aluminum bore. The piston must move freely in the caliper for a properly functioning brake. Good Luck
@BobKramer51
11 ай бұрын
David Silver Spares, Saber Cycle, 4into1, Partsfish, Ebay, Amazon
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