79 GL1000 build (on the cheap)

[flash2002]

Hi Seth, glad to hear you are getting better :good: now you got two things to work on, your bike and you. You have to get both in shape to ride. :moped:

 

[seth0941]

Hi Seth, glad to hear you are getting better :good: now you got two things to work on, your bike and you. You have to get both in shape to ride. :moped:

The funny thing is, I am a fat guy... but I am one the of most agile 240# guys you will ever meet. I am also an avid hiker, I have been known to hike 18 miles non stop up into the Olympic mountains with a 30# bag on my back. All the skinny hikers look at you funny when you pass them on the trail and double there weight. You should check out my Youtube channel I have some hiking videos on there too. If I get back to my goal weight (185) I will be unstoppable.

 

[seth0941]

Okay, it has been a long time... so..

The bike is about 80% done. I got the single VW intake on and have test ridden the bike. Carb needs some tuning but I think it will work. Here is an update video for you all.

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4LsZ3pDYQE[/video]

Here is a video I took yesterday.

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPPJC5ck_gk[/video]

 

[joedrum]

great seth did okay it seems ....just love the 79 looks

 

[seth0941]

joedrum » Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:38 pm[/url]":11yo9gur]great seth did okay it seems ....just love the 79 looks

I love the 78-79. I am looking for a stock seat if you know anyone that would trade. The cover on mine needs re-glued/stapled. I will post a photo of it if someone asks.

 

[toytender01]

Great vid, but I kept wanting to get you out of that right lean. :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[Ansimp]

Good to see that that you are now mobile :clapping: :clapping:

 

[seth0941]

So, some bad news.. I am about 80% sure that the GL1000 has a head gasket issue. I just checked the water after taking it for a short ride yesterday and it is milk shake... not to mention it smells like exhaust. Man... I just can't win with this bike.

 

[slabghost]

I just bought head gaskets. I'll see if I can find the link. Good price.

 

[slabghost]

Here you are. He has 1200, 1100, and 1000 head gaskets for $27 each. Good guy.
https://stores.ebay.com/Jensen-Cycle-reC ... 7675.l2563

 

[seth0941]

slabghost » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm[/url]":3qlivuld]Here you are. He has 1200, 1100, and 1000 head gaskets for $27 each. Good guy.
https://stores.ebay.com/Jensen-Cycle-reC ... 7675.l2563

Thank you.

 

[Ansimp]

Keep persevering you will eventually get it right! :yes: