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Mike in Alabama
Mike in Alabama
@mkc1962
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Joined: June 30, 2026 8:59 pm
Last seen: September 13, 2026 11:09 pm
Topics: 1 / Replies: 43
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RE: Last ride

I've been building custom saddles now for about 35 years. Never have for profit but only for myself and close friends, material used and shape is the ...

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

LOL, ole Fife never got enough credit for the joy he gave so many in life growing up. he has been my Avatar for decades on many tech forums.  

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

Yep, have lots of them and that is what I am using for that bolt at the moment.  

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

Well my goal was to try and make it follow the same lines as the frame in the area of the side cover, but at the same time be meaty enough to not flex...

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

I did give thought to that...But my SC with its electric camber control drive mechanism sort of dictates just how high the rear upper mount can go, an...

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

While the fresh paint was curing before final buff, I got back on some mechanics of the rig. My original top rear bracket mount I never liked, so I ca...

3 weeks ago
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RE: New change to forums, automatically subscribes you to a thread if you post

I have only been an active member here for about a month. It has been doing it since I first started posting...Its an ok feature that SOME forums have...

3 weeks ago
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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...

3 weeks 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.  

3 weeks 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 month 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 month 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...

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

A small taste of the finished package vision.

1 month 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!  

1 month 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...

1 month ago
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