UPDATE.....My "new" old GL1200.....

[John Schmidt]

This is my Fred Flintstone special, runs rather quiet...if you overlook the panting. I'm now in the process of sanding/painting the frame, next will be the engine. I'd love to find an old set of springer forks to adapt to it, probably more trouble than it's worth but sure would look cool. I have a good Adjure headlight that would look so neat with a Springer....oh well, we'll see. After the engine is mounted, I'll start looking at different rear fenders. The OEM is two piece; back half is metal, front half plastic. Also plan on replacing the 14.25" rear shocks with something a couple inches lower. Right now, there's over 6" between the top of the tire and the top of the fender. Ridiculous! Need to get my butt down out of the clouds. Different taillight and rear turns, the OEM looks like outriggers on a boat...all will be LED's. As you can see, this is a long term project but I'm not going anywhere....I hope.  

Eddie, it's only about 29 miles from our lunch spot to the 75 Chrome Shop. Would you consider meeting there with the tank after you get off work? I can bungee it on the back with a couple towels under it.



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Eddie's Valk tank trial mounting Sunday afternoon, I think it looks killer. In these pix it's just sitting on the frame, but looks better if the back end is lifted a bit. The front will come up a bit as well after mounting some rubber on the frame for it to sit on like the Valk has. Be more secure and won't rattle then.


Another view.


Sure wish I could find a decent I/S so I could use the fuel gauge that is already part of the instruments on this model. Pretty pricey on ebay but who knows what I'll run across! 

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

Looks like that Old Goldwing Project is taking shape.I know it won't be long and that thing will be like New.I am looking forward seeing it when it's finished.I know this one will be a One -Off-Bike when you're done with it.

[Xtracho]

I've got a Fred too that I'm restoring. '84 Aspy. She's ugly, but I'd take her anywhere in the country with no reservations. Was my everyday ride until I got the phat lady.

[Jess from VA]

Hey John, is Rita enjoying it as much as you are?   

[FloridaValkRyder]

Hey John, is Rita enjoying it as much as you are?   

Rumor has it...NO !!  Especially when he has to pull her car out....

[John Schmidt]

Hey John, is Rita enjoying it as much as you are?   

Rumor has it...NO !!  Especially when he has to pull her car out....

That's right, Jeff has it nailed. When she walks through the garage she pauses, looks, shakes her head and says nothing. At one point when I showed her a rusty piece I had replaced with a good one off ebay, she asked why I'm so enthralled with that rusty piece of "junk"....not her exact word but you get the idea. I just smiled, kissed her, then asked why she has so many shoes that she never wears. I thought it was a fair question....right guys? 

[mmurffy03]

john are you the valk owner with that trickass choke controller  on your bike can I get a picture if you do

[John Schmidt]

john are you the valk owner with that trickass choke controller  on your bike can I get a picture if you do

Sure is Murphy, I'll shoot you some pics and my rough drawings for a guide to make it. Guess I could post the pics on here at least, but the instructions might be a bit more involved...hafta look.

Here it is in the construction stage.


And, as seen in operational mode.

[John Schmidt]

I included the drawings and a description/instructions along with a couple links.

[salty1]

Keep the pics coming as your project progresses, please.