The "Bomber" GL1100 project - added video
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Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Tonight made some decent progress. I pulled the old valve covers off the engine that I used to mask the heads for painting and set the valve lash to spec.
( .004 Int and .005 exh). Then I put the covers back on to keep things nice and clean.
Raised the engine off the stand with a come-a-long and lowered it onto the dolly I made close to the height of the frame.
Here is the bare dolly, 3/4 plywood and a set of 6" castors from work
Covered the dolly with a rug and set the engine on it.
Then pulled the left side removeable frame section and rolled the engine into place, she's all lined up and about 1/2" low. The exhaust studs just cleared the frame on the right side on the way in. ;D
Once I get the upper mounts painted I can install them then bolt in the right side, then lift the left side a little into position and tighten everything down.
Tonight made some decent progress. I pulled the old valve covers off the engine that I used to mask the heads for painting and set the valve lash to spec.
( .004 Int and .005 exh). Then I put the covers back on to keep things nice and clean.
Raised the engine off the stand with a come-a-long and lowered it onto the dolly I made close to the height of the frame.
Here is the bare dolly, 3/4 plywood and a set of 6" castors from work
Covered the dolly with a rug and set the engine on it.
Then pulled the left side removeable frame section and rolled the engine into place, she's all lined up and about 1/2" low. The exhaust studs just cleared the frame on the right side on the way in. ;D
Once I get the upper mounts painted I can install them then bolt in the right side, then lift the left side a little into position and tighten everything down.
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Sportin a semi...
Sportin a semi...
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
More good news is when I checked my e-mail just now, I see my Pay-pal transfer is finally complete so now the carb kits get ordered!!!!
More good news is when I checked my e-mail just now, I see my Pay-pal transfer is finally complete so now the carb kits get ordered!!!!
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Weekend off work, Wife went to Indy and took our only "Still @ home" Daughter for an overnighter for one of her friends B-day... Life is Good!
Weekend off work, Wife went to Indy and took our only "Still @ home" Daughter for an overnighter for one of her friends B-day... Life is Good!
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
We're sorry, the member you are trying to reach is currently out in the Garage Mahal working on his bike with a full tummy! ;D
Seriously, heading back out... see ya later!
We're sorry, the member you are trying to reach is currently out in the Garage Mahal working on his bike with a full tummy! ;D
Seriously, heading back out... see ya later!
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Awesome!
Life IS good!
When I saw a beer sitting next to pizza in the garage in that pic, I said to myself (before reading the post), "His family must be away"! Hahahaha!
Awesome!
Life IS good!
When I saw a beer sitting next to pizza in the garage in that pic, I said to myself (before reading the post), "His family must be away"! Hahahaha!
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Lookin good Hoosier, bet you can't wait for the first ride. I am just heading out the door for a ride on my big girl. I haven't had a chance to do any more work, but I have put about 1000KM's on her. Wish i had a garage like you so I could do the exact same tear down and freshen up. I like the bike so much I want it to last at least another 30 years. Hope the bud and pizza fueled you up enough to get a bunch done.
Cheers,
Maritime
Lookin good Hoosier, bet you can't wait for the first ride. I am just heading out the door for a ride on my big girl. I haven't had a chance to do any more work, but I have put about 1000KM's on her. Wish i had a garage like you so I could do the exact same tear down and freshen up. I like the bike so much I want it to last at least another 30 years. Hope the bud and pizza fueled you up enough to get a bunch done.
Cheers,
Maritime
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Twas a good day / night. I came in about 7:00 and took a "Power nap" till 10:00 then headed back out into the garage till 3:00am... Bachelor hours! ;D
-Engine is in! I haven't tightened all the mounting bolts because the case protectors use two of them and I don't want to install those just yet.
-Seat foam is cut and glued to the pan in the flat sections, 2" where your bum is, 1" everywhere else.
-Fabbed up the rear mounting bracket for the seat.
-Bought 1 3/4" O.D. exhaust pipe for the Sportster muffler adapters, may need to tweek the angle a little
-Pulled the radiator, fan, shroud off the shelf and degreased then washed with the hose... still need to repaint.
Hmmm, those shelves are getting empty.
Still need to pull the wheels (again) and remove the tires,paint the Comstars silver w/clearcoat, and put new tires on.
Rebuild rear Master Cyl as it won't release. Rear caliper is done
Mount the tail light and turn signals.
Still sanding the timing belt and valve covers to polish, down to 800 wet now.
Complete the wiring reconnection and squeeze it all into the headlight
AND do the carbs, thinking the Memorial weekend for that little project.
Ordered some different turn signals, cast aluminum mini's from DCC... those chromed plastic catseyes I bought off e-bay looked "cheap", so they are going on the "Lil Sister".
She got some attention also, check out that thread for updates.
Twas a good day / night. I came in about 7:00 and took a "Power nap" till 10:00 then headed back out into the garage till 3:00am... Bachelor hours! ;D
-Engine is in! I haven't tightened all the mounting bolts because the case protectors use two of them and I don't want to install those just yet.
-Seat foam is cut and glued to the pan in the flat sections, 2" where your bum is, 1" everywhere else.
-Fabbed up the rear mounting bracket for the seat.
-Bought 1 3/4" O.D. exhaust pipe for the Sportster muffler adapters, may need to tweek the angle a little
-Pulled the radiator, fan, shroud off the shelf and degreased then washed with the hose... still need to repaint.
Hmmm, those shelves are getting empty.
Still need to pull the wheels (again) and remove the tires,paint the Comstars silver w/clearcoat, and put new tires on.
Rebuild rear Master Cyl as it won't release. Rear caliper is done
Mount the tail light and turn signals.
Still sanding the timing belt and valve covers to polish, down to 800 wet now.
Complete the wiring reconnection and squeeze it all into the headlight
AND do the carbs, thinking the Memorial weekend for that little project.
Ordered some different turn signals, cast aluminum mini's from DCC... those chromed plastic catseyes I bought off e-bay looked "cheap", so they are going on the "Lil Sister".
She got some attention also, check out that thread for updates.
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Had to recover Sunday, not sure who is kickin who...
Had to recover Sunday, not sure who is kickin who...
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Seen 'em on e-bay for $100 in black or the price goes on up with chrome springs, chrome bodies etc. Never really sure on the quality though so I'd stick with a name brand.
If you want to keep the air suspension I'd go with the Progressive 416's , or you can go with a spring style a set 420's or of 412's like these from OBB http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Progressive-412-Heavy-Duty-aluminum-11-1-2-shocks?sc=2&category=21
Sure have Joe, stock height on the air shocks is 13" you can get 12", 11 1/2" or 11" eye to eye heavy duty cruiser rear shocks in either air or springs.JRK5892 said:
Seen 'em on e-bay for $100 in black or the price goes on up with chrome springs, chrome bodies etc. Never really sure on the quality though so I'd stick with a name brand.
If you want to keep the air suspension I'd go with the Progressive 416's , or you can go with a spring style a set 420's or of 412's like these from OBB http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Progressive-412-Heavy-Duty-aluminum-11-1-2-shocks?sc=2&category=21
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: The "Bomber" my GL1100 project
Can only get to the Buffing wheel on Thursday nights for the timing and valve covers so in the mean time I been working on the seat.
I got 1" high density foam and cut a piece to cover the whole thing but decided I need some smaller pieces of it for where it counts for me and momma.
Then used some industrial contact adhiesive and stuck it all together with the help of a shitload of clamps...
I got the black vinyl just need to get out the hairdryer and stretch it on. Problem is I am on the fence on how to attach it underneath. More contact adhiesive, glass in some wood strips and staple it, or pop rivets and washers... maybe the wood strips, staple WITH contact adiesive for good measure.
Oh, and I got more parts painted... Radiator shroud and pieces.
Can only get to the Buffing wheel on Thursday nights for the timing and valve covers so in the mean time I been working on the seat.
I got 1" high density foam and cut a piece to cover the whole thing but decided I need some smaller pieces of it for where it counts for me and momma.
Then used some industrial contact adhiesive and stuck it all together with the help of a shitload of clamps...
I got the black vinyl just need to get out the hairdryer and stretch it on. Problem is I am on the fence on how to attach it underneath. More contact adhiesive, glass in some wood strips and staple it, or pop rivets and washers... maybe the wood strips, staple WITH contact adiesive for good measure.
Oh, and I got more parts painted... Radiator shroud and pieces.
