I watched that episode. I enjoy that short program. It's Leno at his best.
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Ecklund
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The side covers on the original GL1000 are so big as to be out of balance with the rest of the bike. The black paint for the side covers reduces their impact so the focus of the bike is the tank and motor. I've seen a few GLs that use this technique; makes a more balanced looking bike to my eye.
Same with the full length seat. Some of the cafe GLs look a bit odd to me with such a short seat. A longer seat and exhaust give some balance to the longish wheel base bike.
Still needs some mods, but I'm going to hook it up to the sidecar so I can take my two daughters, 4 and 2, for rides when I get back.
Painting the sidecar to match the GL tank when I can get to it. Maybe a black and white checkerboard strip on the nose of the sidecar...
As an aside; I saw a '78 R100 for $1500. Not a wreck but certainly would take a bit of work/$ for it to be a road bike.
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I agree, the side panels on the GL1000 make it look like it should waddle, but I've seen amazing custom GL1000's that use color to hide the chubby waistline, so your fondness of dark side panels makes good aesthetic sense.
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Ecklund
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The second gen GL1000s have a similar/same frame but have smaller side panels. I've seen some very nice custom second gen GLs. I not a fan of the comstar wheels. A nice set of stock first gen wire spoke wheels would be good replacements.
Your description of the bike looking like it waddles from those over large side covers is exactly right.
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Ecklund
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If you get a chance check out Youtube R100 custom. Large number of modded R100 bikes.
Interesting bikes in general and unlike the GL1000 they have a good high performance and racing history/background so like the GS, engine mods are well understood.
I like the idea of painting the side plate black and the tank a different color. I'm going to try it on my GS1100e. The tail section is pretty bad off and needs paint anyway. The side covers, under seat sections and tail section all in gloss black. Leave the tank as is - well minus the decals. Not sure about the front fender though. Needs help in any case. Back or...? Hmmm.
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I have seen some amazing R90 and R100 one offs, and every time, I look at my weak bank account and think, these beasts be not for mortals such as I.
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kaufen
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I had a 2006 Goldwing with everything except the airbag. I bought it new in February 2007 and put 35K miles on it when I sold near the end of 2012. I did some touring and commuting on it as well as drill team maneuvers. Had issues but never stranded.
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