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Mike in Alabama
Mike in Alabama
@mkc1962
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Joined: June 30, 2026 8:59 pm
Last seen: August 21, 2026 8:39 pm
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

For the floor, at 1st I was planning to use bedliner but then changed my mind. I did use color matched bedliner on the front and sides of the lower tu...

2 days ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

Super hot summer here, slow go but all painting is now done. Time to start polish work then start assembling the package.  

2 days ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

I mostly now for over 20 years have sprayed base/clear Urethane. But on rare occasion will still do an acrylic enamel or lacquer based if the color I ...

1 week ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

If you want it to last a very long time, rattle cans just wont cut it....MV frame is basic black, but still not rattle can. I learned to autobody grad...

1 week ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

  I always liked the Wineberry that Honda offered back in the late 70's-80's but wanted something a bit different. This is called "Sparkling Me...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

A small taste of the finished package vision.

2 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

  Very nice.....Lester mags, corbin gunfighter and a very nicely done Terraplane.....Hope ya didnt ride it nekkid!  

2 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

Lets talk about your gas pistons first. That is actually a very easy to solve problem. Sir Isaac Newton doesn't have much to do with it. If you kn...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

As good a time as any to show all the details of the tilt frame I created. I had to have a place to store the tub top as I continue painting other bi...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

@aceinsav I used about 30' of the 1" sq tubing and it weighs 2.2 lbs per foot so that is an easy 60lbs extra. added hardware and tidbits maybe anot...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

@aceinsav Well JS recommended 3/8 for all mounts, after using such for 50 years I trust he knows what is best, so 3/8" plate is what I am using. I ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Velorex Jawa on a Honda GL1000?

@none Steve, thanks for the welcome. Oh yeah, quite different from 2 wheels, but having been a three wheeler and quad rider many years ago, I fel...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

@aceinsav Thank you sir for the compliment. When it comes to my construction projects as well as metal work, I probably way overkill the situation....

3 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

  I've owned several 1500's and that webbing area is quite larger and easier to access than on the GL1000 or the GL1100. I wish someone would c...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Honda GL1000 with Motorvation Formula II custom resto mod build

@brstr A few months back I got in touch with Gary Green that worked for Motorvation sidecars for 40 years. He now works for midwest Sidecars. My ...

3 weeks ago
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