[dirtrack650]

Starting on my 83 GL1100 naked project. Nothing radical, gonna be a daily rider, not a show bike or garage candy. Plentiful cheap parts, one of the most reliable bikes ever. Only 48k on the clock. Might try a 2 barrel carb manifold, sport bike style exhaust (toying with a 4 into 1 build), cafe solo seat... Kinda in the tradition of the Honda Super Sport 400/750's of the 1980's.

1100cc is medium size these days, it's impressive how overbuilt these are.

 

[Spockster]

Was looking at an '85 yesterday.

Saw a carb conversion that used a two barrel from a Ford four cylinder, the one with a secondary. Like Mustang II or Pinto.

They look even beefier with all the body removed.

 

[dirtrack650]

The 1200 is a rare sought after model with it's fat tires. Get it! Digital or analog gauges?

 

[Spockster]

Gauges are digital, it's an Aspencade. Also saw a '99 I liked more. But I really like the '08, a bit more money though.

 

[Spockster]

Found a pair of '86 models for $1800.

 

[dirtrack650]

If you're thinking naked, the analog gauges are easier to deal with.

 

[dirtrack650]

Tuned properly, a boxer 4 can get high 40's mpg. If you stay off the interstates, low 50's mpg can be had.

 

[Spockster]

I like the idea of the windshield and fairing, but not a fan of frame mounted fairings. I'd really rather find one '94 or newer. But an HD Ultra could grab me in a heartbeat. All this just for the shifter.

I'm still looking at welding up a shifter for the Vulcan but I've ruled out a hand shifter, put one on the ATV and I hate it.

 

[OleDirtyDoc]

The 1200 is a rare sought after model with it's fat tires. Get it! Digital or analog gauges?

I have an '80 1100 with front suspension and rim

Starting on my 83 GL1100 naked project. Nothing radical, gonna be a daily rider, not a show bike or garage candy. Plentiful cheap parts, one of the most reliable bikes ever. Only 48k on the clock. Might try a 2 barrel carb manifold, sport bike style exhaust (toying with a 4 into 1 build), cafe solo seat... Kinda in the tradition of the Honda Super Sport 400/750's of the 1980's.

1100cc is medium size these days, it's impressive how overbuilt these are.
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Starting on my 83 GL1100 naked project. Nothing radical, gonna be a daily rider, not a show bike or garage candy. Plentiful cheap parts, one of the most reliable bikes ever. Only 48k on the clock. Might try a 2 barrel carb manifold, sport bike style exhaust (toying with a 4 into 1 build), cafe solo seat... Kinda in the tradition of the Honda Super Sport 400/750's of the 1980's.

1100cc is medium size these days, it's impressive how overbuilt these are.
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I have an 80 1100 with an 83 front suspension and rims

 

[dirtrack650]

Nice OleDirty! I actually prefer the '80 forks. The TRAC forks, while they have a built in brace, the TRAC system isn't that great.

 

[dirtrack650]

Up my way, if you go on a group ride, I'm usually the only Wing or Vulcan rider. They don't even come over and say hi. Until the first set of Twisties. 😂

 

[mmart]

I have an '80 1100 with front suspension and rim


I have an 80 1100 with an 83 front suspension and rims

How many running machines do you have Doc? Just curious.

 

[OleDirtyDoc]

How many running machines do you have Doc? Just curious.

Two... The goldwing will run with about a week worth of work and a couple of tires

 

[mmart]

Two... The goldwing will run with about a week worth of work and a couple of tires

Ah ok, I thought you had a fleet, I may have been getting you confused with another member.

I dig that goldwing, I’m realizing I really like the look of the bikes from the mid-70’s to mid 80’s.

 

[OleDirtyDoc]

Oh I do have a fleet, just only two running

Ah ok, I thought you had a fleet, I may have been getting you confused with another member.

I dig that goldwing, I’m realizing I really like the look of the bikes from the mid-70’s to mid 80’s.

 

[mmart]

Oh I do have a fleet, just only two running

Ha, that’s what I want to hear, I could only imagine what I would’ve gotten my hands on by now if I had space.

 

[Buddy]

I have an '80 1100 with front suspension and rim


I have an 80 1100 with an 83 front suspension and rims

Nice bike

 

[taco_to_go]

Had an '84 will all the bags, bells and whistles. But I didn't have enough leg room or wind in my face. That's what I traded for the Vulcan many years ago.