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Mike in Alabama
Mike in Alabama
@mkc1962
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Joined: June 30, 2026 8:59 pm
Last seen: October 1, 2026 9:29 am
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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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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.  

1 month 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 ...

2 months 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...

2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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 ...

2 months 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...

2 months ago
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