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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

@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....

2 months 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...

2 months 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 ...

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

@aceinsav In all my searching, I never saw a mount like that on any GL1000, But did on a few GL1500's, but then again there is not a lot of pictures...

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

@aceinsav My bad thought you were talking about the actuator that controls the camber. My torsion axle is in fact a 1 " round solid bar with splined...

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

Thanks, trying to do it all proper after a few years of researching while it collected dust over in the corner. Last few big bike 2 wheel long distanc...

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

Long day on the road with my wife, our weekend thing. But took a few more pics. Here is where I cut down the front OE lip after the split so the top...

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

  No expert at all in this new world of sidecars...any advise or ideas on anything always appreciated....BUT, I've been custom building just ab...

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

  single carbs work great on the old 4cyl wings, IF one knows how to tune carbs. They can be finicky to start when cold, but run as good or bet...

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

I myself have always l liked them (Fairings) and DO NOT enjoy naked bike riding but only for a few miles. I mostly Long distance travel and have no de...

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

The top of the tub overlaps the bottom of the tub by about 1.5" everywhere but in the very front. By factory design I assume, the two haves of the tub...

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

@brstr Did not know that BUT, my design incorporated such added due to issues with the top hitting the bottom during lifting and my way of making i...

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

@miles-ladue Cool....but looks like a much easier tub to split and mechanize....Splitting was just some measuring and about 2 hours of slow cutting...

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

  Need to take more pics of the actual mechanical details, but this gets the idea in my head started. Base mostly naked bike pictured. It does ...

2 months ago
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