| 82 GL1100 Interstate Rescue |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 01:12 am | 1st Post |
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Hey everyone, I started a thread on this in the beggining of June but I could'nt figure out the pic posting and a few other things and then time got in the way. Instead of resurecting that old thread, I figured I would start a new one. As of right now the bike is almost ready for me to start spraying paint on the body work , but I am going to post the pics as if Im starting the project tonight. As you will see from the pictures this was a huge undertaking and Im sure alot of folks would say that it was more work than what it's worth. In alot of ways I would have to agree , but I have enjoyed this rebuild and I am proud to say that another old goldwing got a new lease on life. Sit back and enjoy ! 
____________________ 1982 GL1100 1980 Honda CM400 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special ( project) |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 01:16 am | 2nd Post |
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I bought this bike at the end of this past May. The idea was to ride it this summer even though it looked like crap, and do a restoration this winter.   As you can see this baby needs some lovin.
____________________ 1982 GL1100 1980 Honda CM400 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special ( project) |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 01:34 am | 3rd Post |
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Well , the plan of riding it this summer and lovin on it this winter did'nt work out. When I tried to put it on the center stand the bike went up and kept on going over. The tube between the frame rails that the center stand pivots on was rotted almost all the way off,  This is the right side ( frame laying on right side.) that bracket is for the brake light switch.  This is the left side. After I saw what the problem was, it's clear that I wasn't going to be riding this bike this summer.
____________________ 1982 GL1100 1980 Honda CM400 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special ( project) |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 01:42 am | 4th Post |
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Saved by the centerstand! Thanks for the post/pics. We'll be watching for future installments.
____________________ 84 GL1200 Interstate ____________________ If you're not on the road, you're in a rut. |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 01:48 am | 5th Post |
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escogold wrote: Saved by the centerstand! Thanks for the post/pics. We'll be watching for future installments. AHhhhh...Yes ... the old centerstand...LOL. There will be alot of good pics coming of the fix I did. Stay tuned !
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 02:03 am | 6th Post |
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Ok, Now that we know we need to fix this frame before I pack up the wife and head across country , heres some pics of the teardown.     
____________________ 1982 GL1100 1980 Honda CM400 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special ( project) |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 02:15 am | 7th Post |
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here it is with the motor out... Heres the motor...   
____________________ 1982 GL1100 1980 Honda CM400 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special ( project) |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19th, 2010 05:17 am | 8th Post |
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That's the dirtiest bike I've ever seen. You really have your work cut out for you.
____________________ Why ain't we ridin'? http://members.toast.net/BikesPage/ |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 09:49 pm | 9th Post |
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Bike...and Dennis wrote: That's the dirtiest bike I've ever seen. You really have your work cut out for you. Yes you are right ! I dont think this thing was ever indoors after it rolled out of the dealer. If you notice in the first few pics, the silver gray color you see on top of the tank and bag lids is actually the silver base for the candy top coat. The clear and color coat is completely faded off. I tried to clean the wheels but they were so filthy with road grime and brake dust, it was easier to bead blast them.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 09:58 pm | 10th Post |
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So now I got the whole bike stripped down to the bare frame ready for sand blast. Before I blasted it, I cut out the centerstad tube.  You can realy see in this pic where it was rotted and torn on both sides of the frame.
____________________ 1982 GL1100 1980 Honda CM400 1979 Yamaha XS750 Special ( project) |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 09:59 pm | 11th Post |
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How many miles on it? Are going to fix the frame or get another?
____________________ Stu John 14:6 CMA Wings of Eagles-Escondido CA SAN DIEGO Patriot Guard Ryder 1999 GL1500 SE(@57k) The LORD provided this through a friend's wish to leave it to me I'm blown away! Dan beat me there and is enjoying the real Heaven. Remember to be there for your friends and thank them for being your friend. Previous bikes 1983 ASPENCADE(Barn find) bought 7/08 & restored from 13 yr neglect by po @ 35,595mi, now given to a pastor to enjoy the blessings @ 62,000 25 Yrs. of Abstinance(no bike) - Raising kids, now a PA PA 76 CB750K(new) w/Golden Lab Cody, rode w/me 35k miles & 5 times X country in 3 yrs sold @ 45k 75 CB750K(new) 9,000 mi http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/MC-Dispatch/Royce-Thiessen-Honda-CB750.aspx 74 CB450(new) 9,000 mi first yrhttp://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_450_disc_1974.php |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 10:04 pm | 12th Post |
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Its ready to turn 100 thousand. I fixed the frame. That is what the up coming pics will show. 
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 10:22 pm | 13th Post |
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Once I had the cross tube out, I cut the center stand bracket off. After it was off this is what was inside.....   Man thats alot of rust! This rust isnt because this bike wasnt taken care of. It's because Honda didnt put a full weld all the way around tube on most of the tubes on the frame. If you notice on the very bottom of the tube in this pic there is no weld.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 10:40 pm | 14th Post |
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I bead blasted and the treated the inside of the bracket with stop rust. I dont have step by step pics of the tube that I fitted and welded in but here is the center stand bracket tacked on to the cross tube.   These pics just shows it tacked on. Once I had everthing fitted, measured and squared I ran a full bead around it.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 10:43 pm | 15th Post |
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Great thread can't wait to see more pics, your one tuff dude to tackle that project.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 12:09 am | 16th Post |
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yeah more pics please
____________________ hi im gary and i suffer from MBS [multiply bike syndrome] once you have one bike you need more than one and i need help getting more |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 12:52 am | 17th Post |
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Ginsco are you in need of any parts? I have some parts from a 82 sold a lot but if you need something let me know maybe I can help. Jim
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 06:47 am | 18th Post |
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Ginsco, I also have an 82 parts bike with just about everything on it. Let me know if you need anything....
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 05:29 pm | 19th Post |
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Fantastic, you really did a great job welding and it is good to know there will be another old wing on the road soon. Most people would have looked for another frame, but his shows what can be accomplished with some determination. Everything that comes off the assembly line started of as straight pieces of metal and bent and welded. Of course robotic welded, but with some good welds they can be restored to original or better, as dscribed the welds weren't all the way around trapping the moisture allowing for rust out problems. they should have at least had drain holes so the moisture didn't remain inside. Great Work, and enjoy the end product.
____________________ Dave Ride Safe and Ride Often, Keep the Shiny Side up and Many Happy Miles and Smiles. "In God We Trust" All Others Must pay Cash!!! Current Goldwing 2010 Gl1800 Trike Other Rides 1985 Goldwing Aspencade Blue - Sold 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster - Sold 2006 Goldwing Navi - Sold 2007 Honda Rebel 250cc 2007 Honda 110cc 1985 1200cc Goldwing Aspencade Beige 1994 1500cc Goldwing Interstate Black 2010 1800cc Goldwing Trike Red |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 08:55 pm | 20th Post |
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Bike...and Dennis wrote: That's the dirtiest bike I've ever seen. You really have your work cut out for you. rofl
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