Marcarl Posted May 31, 2008 #1 Posted May 31, 2008 Was at the dealers last week and got to talking to an older gentleman, 55, about his scoot. He had it there for a licence certification for about 3 weeks and it seemed that it could go a little longer. He was getting impatient. He's a bit like me, only got his licence for 2 years, bought an older scoot and now wants to ride. Trouble was, his front forks were leaking bad and needed to be repaired, but he was afraid to do it himself because he hadn't done it before. Well I don't have that hang-up, if I haven't done it before now is the first time then. So, to keep this story shorter he called me on Tuesday and asked if my shop would be available and if I could stand by while he did the work. Seeing as the Wizard765's bike is all fixed and gone, I got room, so it's here. It's a 1980 GL 1100, in need of some tender loving care and maybe some upgrades to chrome from rust, but basically it's looks like a lot of elbow grease. He started by pulling off the forks and then I cleaned a little piece on the lower tubes. Well they look like brand new now. Course you just can't stop there, so you call in the troops. We should have this scoot on the road next week after the parts all arrive, new seals, springs, oil, ,,,,,, and oh ja ,,,,,,,tires!!!!!!!! Believe it or not, the front tire was a vintage for sure, manufactured by Dunlop 1973, and the rear was a lot newer,, 1990. He plans on making this a winter project and it should look real nice by next spring.
phill12 Posted May 31, 2008 #2 Posted May 31, 2008 Looks like you did it the smart way. You took pictures!!!! Phill:grandma:
pegscraper Posted May 31, 2008 #3 Posted May 31, 2008 A winter project starting at the end of May? Boy, that Arctic Circle must extend south a little farther than I thought.
Redneck Posted May 31, 2008 #4 Posted May 31, 2008 I had one just like same dress color and all. It was my first paint job I painted it candy apple red and candy royal blue on a gold base. I can tell you for sure don't learn to paint with candy paints. Brings back some memories thanks.
cecdoo Posted May 31, 2008 #6 Posted May 31, 2008 Older gentleman:confused24: 55:confused24: I resemble that remark:backinmyday: Craig
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