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 Topic: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
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 Forum: Honda Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 4:44 am Subject: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
I'm "just" looking for another. Maybe a 75' or 76' LTD. First I need to finish the 66 HD FLH I'm doing for a customer. Then I have a CB175 that's been waiting patiently  
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| Topic: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:52 pm Subject: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
I'm not pullin' an engine to fix a neutral light!
PaulYou don't have to pull the engine, but it's not exactly a walk in the park. Follow the instructions in the service manual - remove the lower fron ... |
| Topic: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
05c50
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:08 pm Subject: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
Ray, First, the bike looks fantastic! Now that you're done, I'll be sending one of my projects your way.  You can take your time on it, I'm not in a hurry.
As you have found out ... |
| Topic: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
05c50
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Forum: Honda Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 3:07 pm Subject: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
You and ALL your work make me sick!!
....Paul |
| Topic: Howdy from Austin TX |
05c50
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Forum: Introductions Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 3:04 pm Subject: Howdy from Austin TX |
..............this thread is 18 months old!
..............Paul |
| Topic: fuel type for a 1972 honda cb 350? |
05c50
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Forum: Kawasaki Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 6:53 am Subject: fuel type for a 1972 honda cb 350? |
| Hi merlyn. Welcome to VJMOG. A few things that you need to remember. First, when your bike was made and the service information was printed, all fuel had lead in it and the way of rating octane was d ... |
| Topic: Can you tell how many miles from sprocket wear? |
05c50
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Forum: Tech Tip Archives Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 4:42 pm Subject: Can you tell how many miles from sprocket wear? |
| When I was young, poor, and dumb (er), I had a 305 Dream that wore out a sprocket about that bad. I found if I tightened the chain REAL tight and went easy on it, I could still ride........and I ... |
| Topic: Can you tell how many miles from sprocket wear? |
05c50
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Forum: Tech Tip Archives Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 5:57 pm Subject: Can you tell how many miles from sprocket wear? |
| I'm far from being an expert but, I've seen some sprockets with heavy wear that didn't have a lot of miles on them. If the chain isn't lubed enough, the wear can happen pretty fast. But like I said, I ... |
| Topic: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
05c50
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 12:21 pm Subject: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
| Ray. As you said, his products are top notch and I've used many of them myself and have gleaned much information from his site. I have also had the pleasure of meeting him a few times and he is willin ... |
| Topic: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
05c50
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Forum: Honda Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 9:28 am Subject: 1977 GL1000, low miles but needs work |
| Ray, I've followed your work on this forum as well as others and your work is some of the best I have ever seen. But, a comment from me is almost meaningless after you have received a "Very nice ... |
| Topic: Spencer, NC Bike Show....see Randakk's Supercharged CBX |
05c50
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Forum: Rallies, Events and trip reports Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 5:54 pm Subject: Spencer, NC Bike Show....see Randakk's Supercharged CBX |
| Randall, I wish I could make it, but you didn't give me much notice. I hope that once you unveil the new speedster, that you'll publish some pictures for those of us that couldn't make the show ... |
| Topic: Newb in Minnesota |
05c50
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Forum: Introductions Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 4:06 pm Subject: Newb in Minnesota |
I've been a four stroke guy for so many years that I forgot what those little single two strokes sound like. Brings back memories of my childhood. Thanks
..........Paul |
| Topic: Newb in Minnesota |
05c50
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Forum: Introductions Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 5:48 pm Subject: Newb in Minnesota |
| Hello and Welcome to VJMOG. I don't know much about your bike, but I'm sure that there's a few people here that do. Post up a few questions and I'm sure you'll get the answers. In the mean time, give ... |
| Topic: CB550 in a CB500. Carb tuning: jets or needles next? |
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Forum: Honda Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 1:36 pm Subject: CB550 in a CB500. Carb tuning: jets or needles next? |
| I was lucky enough to have an extra set of carbs that were in very good shape. The needle set is still available, but they are big $$$. S.C.I. in Canada may have them, but you'll have to contact them. ... |
| Topic: CB550 in a CB500. Carb tuning: jets or needles next? |
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Forum: Honda Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 7:58 pm Subject: CB550 in a CB500. Carb tuning: jets or needles next? |
| I actually got the bike because the po had worn himself out trying to get it to run right. He was a machinist and very meticulous in everything did. I bought the bike from him at a very reasonable pri ... |
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