Copycat 1981 GL1100 Goldwing

[downtown809]

What kind are those? Are they the progressives? or the no-name brand ebay? I have the no-names currently and they are alright but not great and my wife hates them I need to upgrade and wonder if the progressive brand would be better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251272669346

I haven't had one of the girls on the back but with me at 165# and 125# for them I am sure these are up to the task.

 

[Maritime]

Cool those look a little better then the ones I have.

 

[downtown809]

It raised it up slightly from the Sportster shocks.

 

[pidjones]

Don't be surprised that you are now going slower. The Honda speedos are notorious for being ~8% optimistic. Things are looking very nice, and it is impressive that you are keeping it rideable as you go. I glued up a cafe-style foam work (still needing vinyl) with just carpet foam padding layered on a fiberglass pan I obtained. Use 3M spray glue (90, I think) to layer it up and the electric knife to shape. You can get most any shape you want this way.

This is for my GL1000 build.

 

[Killman77]

I love that old school seat you've got on it right now. Any plans for it?

 

[downtown809]

Don't be surprised that you are now going slower. The Honda speedos are notorious for being ~8% optimistic. Things are looking very nice, and it is impressive that you are keeping it rideable as you go. I glued up a cafe-style foam work (still needing vinyl) with just carpet foam padding layered on a fiberglass pan I obtained. Use 3M spray glue (90, I think) to layer it up and the electric knife to shape. You can get most any shape you want this way.

This is for my GL1000 build.

Thanks for the info, now I just need a seatpan...

 

[downtown809]

I love that old school seat you've got on it right now. Any plans for it?

I am either going to take the knife to it this winter or make a new pan myself resembling this...

 

[cxman]

i found a cx500 grab bar that with a little persuasion fit on the back so when my step daughter goes with me she has something

behind her

i am still running the air shock but will change them later i am just waiting for my new mufflers to get here

i put those progressive springs in you sent me the link for and they work nice

 

[downtown809]

i put those progressive springs in you sent me the link for and they work nice

Your bike is coming along nicely. The rubber grommets are a little soft on the shocks but I am sure we can find replacements when the time comes.

 

[Del336]

Good day
I have started a tare down of GW 1100 Aspencade and was wondering if you have a scaled down electrical schematic. Not to electronically savvy. My forte is more mechanical. Any help would be very appreciated.
TY Del336

 

[downtown809]

Sorry no. I sold this one and am now regretting that. I am not savvy either so I leave it as is as much as possible.