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| Posted: Mon Mar 29th, 2010 08:57 pm | 41st Post |
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sounds like something i'd do. go for it. you'll triple it's value pretty quick.
____________________ just do it and ask questions later. if you never start you'll never finish. PGR # 190570 cc permit none at the present running. but looking gl 1988 1500 trike sold 2003 flhtuci sold gl 1986 1200 trike sold gl 1984 1200 trike sold first bike cb 160 honda to many to list in between |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 12:48 am | 42nd Post |
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What about taking your triple tree to the machinist, and have him cut a 6 degree steeper angle, or maybe re-bush (new bushings) the fork tube holes on the triple tree at the angle you want. Just a Thought Westgl
____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 01:06 am | 43rd Post |
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i thought about cutting them myself and pushing the front wheel out some with them loose in the top tree. never heard of anybody doing it but there's always the first time. nows the time i have it stripped down for the paint job. that was a 2 hr job. should have left it silver. i also see i'll have to build a shock on the front i have one leaking, can't believe with just 31000 miles it needs a shock build. since i'm doing this on junk yard budget i may try and cut the tree myself. if i mess it up there are plenty out there for cheap. Attachment: stripped.jpg (Downloaded 657 times) Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 01:07 am by skoto1 ____________________ just do it and ask questions later. if you never start you'll never finish. PGR # 190570 cc permit none at the present running. but looking gl 1988 1500 trike sold 2003 flhtuci sold gl 1986 1200 trike sold gl 1984 1200 trike sold first bike cb 160 honda to many to list in between |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:02 am | 44th Post |
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At least yours has the fork brace, Mine was missing, when I bought my GL1500 When I bought & rode my 88' Gl1500 Home both front shocks were leakers, The brakes were so soaked with fork oil the front brakes wouldn't stop. It was scary to ride. The Air filter was so plugged up this caused it to run rich & smelled strong of gas fumes the bike had no power at all. The brake fluid & clutch fluid were black with a lot of silt in the resevoirs, the bike needed a lot of Maintenance. 31K is not a lot, but 22 years is, my GL1500 has 74k, but still smooth and purr's like a kitten after all the maintenance I have done to it, it runs real nice. Now I have completely gone through it. It runs nice for a bike that cost me $3K on craigslist. Westgl Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:07 am by westgl ____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:13 am | 45th Post |
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mine ran and rode great does smoke a little when it's first started but clears up after a bit of idealing. hasn't been riden much and has sat here for a few months. may need to change the air filter haven't looked at it. the po replaced the carbs and some other stuff but not sure what all he did change or repair. he was riding it some.
____________________ just do it and ask questions later. if you never start you'll never finish. PGR # 190570 cc permit none at the present running. but looking gl 1988 1500 trike sold 2003 flhtuci sold gl 1986 1200 trike sold gl 1984 1200 trike sold first bike cb 160 honda to many to list in between |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:18 am | 46th Post |
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found this plug under the lock bag on the right side of the faring when i removed pouch. look to be maybe a power cord for something??? it's wired into the wire loom somewhere close to the blue tape? Attachment: plug 003.jpg (Downloaded 649 times) Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:18 am by skoto1 ____________________ just do it and ask questions later. if you never start you'll never finish. PGR # 190570 cc permit none at the present running. but looking gl 1988 1500 trike sold 2003 flhtuci sold gl 1986 1200 trike sold gl 1984 1200 trike sold first bike cb 160 honda to many to list in between |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:35 am | 47th Post |
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Under right bag, helps when I read whole post. Could be cell phone charge jack which would probably have power to it. I would take out a meter see if it has power to it. This will tell you if it is powering some thing or just providing feedback. It is hard to tell what location of the bike you are at by the picture. Westgl Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:39 am by westgl ____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 05:03 am | 48th Post |
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A little smoke on start up is fine, they all do it. Partly because you choked it, it is running rich and partly 22 year old valve seals leak a little, as long as it stops after a couple of minutes it is normal. Just started my GL1500 this weekend, after winter finally warmed enough to take out of weatherization. It fired right up, I put it back on Insurance, so I am ready to ride it again. If only it would stop raining. I keep maintenance spread sheets for all my vehicles. Westgl Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 05:10 am by westgl ____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 03:28 pm | 49th Post |
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I was thinking last night, when I should have been sleeping, The Triple tree mode. What about taking the lower tree, cutting it loose from your bearing stem making a triangular plate that is longer than original to move the lower tree out, then weld new plate to bearing stem and lower tree. Since you need to rebuild your forks anyway, they would be lighter one you have them apart, and just use the upper tube for alignment. Then you would need to cut your top tree off to put another triangle plate (plate may need to have an angle put in it), once you get the right angle, and alignment. A little work, but less than $600.00. Making a jig, for production would be awesome if you have the time. It could work. Just my 2 cents Westgl
____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:34 pm | 50th Post |
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The top of the tree is cast Alum. Don't try to bend. If anything, bent the forks just below the tree, won't take that much. Use a manul bender not Midis!
____________________ USMC, Vietnam Combat Vet. 69-70, GWRRA 78111 PGR 255645 1st Bike Honda Dream 150 Dream Bought in '68 1st GoldWing GL1100 1989 GL1500/6 (NEW)Still have runs GREAT 1993 Gl1500A Trike Build SOLD Now:1993 Gl1500SE Future Trike To many projects to finish |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 04:35 pm | 51st Post |
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skoto1 wrote: i thought about cutting them myself and pushing the front wheel out some with them loose in the top tree. never heard of anybody doing it but there's always the first time. Hey get some cover on her, this is a "M" rated site.
____________________ USMC, Vietnam Combat Vet. 69-70, GWRRA 78111 PGR 255645 1st Bike Honda Dream 150 Dream Bought in '68 1st GoldWing GL1100 1989 GL1500/6 (NEW)Still have runs GREAT 1993 Gl1500A Trike Build SOLD Now:1993 Gl1500SE Future Trike To many projects to finish |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 05:06 pm | 52nd Post |
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NO< NO DO NOT BEND BELOW BOTTOM TREE that will allow coil binding in internal springs and once its compressed it cant fully rebound with that restriction it will cause  Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 05:12 pm by Lightin ____________________ John3:16 The Road is long winding hilly flat hot cold sun stars AINT IT FUN!!!! 1st bike 125HD in 1969 250Honda Dream 750Honda 10 HD 89aspencade 1994 GL 1500 Trike Past ------------------- 91HD Maybe Trike project |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 06:24 pm | 53rd Post |
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Hey skoto 1 see ya got a good start ,progress.and the VW fenders will be good looking body great aero Dynamics, and for shure no copyrite infringements, its your own design. we are back home and thanks for prayers and thanks to rob the hillbilly and barry nunn hope to get back to my project soon, shes on home 02 for awhile , so if the shop bottle gets low i can barrow hers  Attachment: Trike1.jpg (Downloaded 610 times) Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 07:23 pm by Lightin ____________________ John3:16 The Road is long winding hilly flat hot cold sun stars AINT IT FUN!!!! 1st bike 125HD in 1969 250Honda Dream 750Honda 10 HD 89aspencade 1994 GL 1500 Trike Past ------------------- 91HD Maybe Trike project |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 06:59 pm | 54th Post |
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I agree with Lightin, Do not bend the fork tubes, it will ruin crush the front fork tubes and damage your springs. I thought the stock triple trees on a GL1500 were steel, (GL1800 are Alum.) The Stem is steel, If the trees are Alum. you can still get some 1/4" flat steel make a wide triangle plate, either weld it to the steel tree, or if Alum. Bolt it, maybe helicoil the tree holes for added strength, to the tree, but then weld the small side of the triangle to the Stem. That triangle steel can be bent, or if you know some who has a brake to bend it for you. It would not need much, maybe bolt & weld to get the right angle The Main thing is to have something that is Safe! Having a front end come apart at 75mph cannot be much fun. Westgl Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 07:06 pm by westgl ____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 06:59 pm | 55th Post |
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Lightin wrote: NO< NO DO NOT BEND BELOW BOTTOM TREE that will allow coil binding in internal springs and once its compressed it cant fully rebound with that restriction it will cause Good point.
____________________ USMC, Vietnam Combat Vet. 69-70, GWRRA 78111 PGR 255645 1st Bike Honda Dream 150 Dream Bought in '68 1st GoldWing GL1100 1989 GL1500/6 (NEW)Still have runs GREAT 1993 Gl1500A Trike Build SOLD Now:1993 Gl1500SE Future Trike To many projects to finish |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 07:23 pm | 56th Post |
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skoto1 wrote: i thought about cutting them myself and pushing the front wheel out some with them loose in the top tree. never heard of anybody doing it but there's always the first time. if you go first and it works then i will probably copy, 
____________________ GL 1200 85 trike (sold) GL 1200 88 aspencade trike and trailer(sold) GL 1200 87 aspencade trike (sold) GL 1500k 89 trike build |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 07:45 pm | 57th Post |
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well i'm for sure going to try it. we will see how it works out. my last rikes handeled great i hate to do this different but i have to do something before i put it back togeather. so a cutting i will go.
____________________ just do it and ask questions later. if you never start you'll never finish. PGR # 190570 cc permit none at the present running. but looking gl 1988 1500 trike sold 2003 flhtuci sold gl 1986 1200 trike sold gl 1984 1200 trike sold first bike cb 160 honda to many to list in between |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 10:14 pm | 58th Post |
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i think i figured out a cheap easy steer. i'm going to cut the neck loose and kick it out at the bottom and weld it back up. down this far should be an easy do.
____________________ just do it and ask questions later. if you never start you'll never finish. PGR # 190570 cc permit none at the present running. but looking gl 1988 1500 trike sold 2003 flhtuci sold gl 1986 1200 trike sold gl 1984 1200 trike sold first bike cb 160 honda to many to list in between |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 10:28 pm | 59th Post |
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skoto1 wrote: i think i figured out a cheap easy steer. i'm going to cut the neck loose and kick it out at the bottom and weld it back up. down this far should be an easy do. That's what I was just thinking. Old HD trick in the old days making choppers. Setup some keen of jig so the fork will be straight as to bend then out. You may need 2" fork ext. as it will also drop the front when you rack it. Easy to but in later, screw on the 2" ext., loosen forks, move forks down & tighten. So you can do it later if needed.
____________________ USMC, Vietnam Combat Vet. 69-70, GWRRA 78111 PGR 255645 1st Bike Honda Dream 150 Dream Bought in '68 1st GoldWing GL1100 1989 GL1500/6 (NEW)Still have runs GREAT 1993 Gl1500A Trike Build SOLD Now:1993 Gl1500SE Future Trike To many projects to finish |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30th, 2010 11:08 pm | 60th Post |
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Sounds like a good Idea, if you can get the right angle, and get it back straight. That is a much better idea, and when it is welded back at least you can rest assure it wont come apart while going down the road. Yes your engine will be lower to the ground, you may bottom out going over speed bumps, R.R. tracks. etc. I like that much better. Westgl Last edited on Tue Mar 30th, 2010 11:12 pm by westgl ____________________ 2009 Suzuki VStrom 1000 Light Faast & Wheelies Current 1999 GL1500SE 45K Silver two tone Current 2008 Suzuki C109R Cruiser Amazing!! Waaay too Fast!!!! Current 2010 CanAm Spyder RT-SE5 (NEW) 1998 GL1500SE 5,342 Original Miles (Like New) Pearl White Current 2001 GL1800 Illusion red with Chroma flair 61K Current 1988 GL1500/6 Phantom Grey 74K Current Trike Current 1986 GL1200 Interstate,Burgundy Metallic Black bought with 38K, 41K Current 1984 GL1200A Custom Single seat Naked 4cyl. Valkyrie, frame up restoration 1983 GL1100 Interstate,Beige Roadking Goldwing Other various bikes that I have sold over the years. |
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