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Doesn't fit the "look" many go for, but that rack is one of the most useful add-ons to a daily rider. Don't hack up the whale tail - they are hard to find.
Doesn't fit the "look" many go for, but that rack is one of the most useful add-ons to a daily rider. Don't hack up the whale tail - they are hard to find.
The dohc guys always caution to make sure you have enough valve clearance. As I remember, .002 is spec, but risks burning and they recommend .004. The carbs are a special kind of evil. Use a heat gun to soften the "isolators" - boots. As I remember, many GL1000 parts fit.
Apart from the obvious that bike really is in great shape. I've worked on a couple, know my way around them pretty good. Hit me up if you need anything
No physical updates on this one yet, but I've been accumulating the parts needed.
The biggest issue has been finding the correct forks in good shape. I bought a set on ebay that turned out to be bent so returned them. Then found another set & paid but the guy was too busy to ship them so another refund. Finally found a set on ebay again in better shape than the first and straight so he says.... sould arrive next week.
Have the headlight bits, signal lenses, front wheel & rotors in-hand. Just need a tire to get it rolling.
Also looking for a service manual in decent shape and reasonable price.
I should have a nice progress update on this one in a couple weeks.
Here's pics of the luggage rack, I've yet to see another just like it in all my searches (single piece base) so it must be fairly rare?
Those tacks were common in Australia and UK and came from different suppliers. I had a similar one on a CB900. On mine IIRC the whole back section came off as did the upright which was good for hanging a large backpack on. The pack sat upright on the seat and the upright part allowed it to fit vertically.
On yours, the removable upright is a passenger back rest which is great for carrying a loved one but the vertical part makes it more difficult to get on and off the bike.
That rack is in really nice shape, but don't put too much weight on it because that can upset the handling. 6 pack of beer is OK but a slab is too much.
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