I have a crusty shelter lid from my '79 that I am going to fill the indentation that held the Goldwing emblem and use it on the second '78

This is the tail that I started awhile back for the newer '78. The cardboard framework has been filled with drywall compound. I don't really need another 1000 tail right now so I probably won't finish it. I will use it for inspiration for the 1100 tail I plan on building though.

The side cover and shelter look huge with this fairly light colour. I painted the side cover black and will likely paint the remainder of the body a dark colour

The stock bars are off and the cables and brake line need to be rerouted. Bars with a couple of inch rise like these are good because the clutch cable can run in front of the guages without any tight bends. The excess brake line is routed outside of the headlight ears and ultimately will be replaced with a shorter one. The throttle cables are run straight out the front between the forks and make a nice large diameter loop around to the twist grip which accommodates the excess cable

I'm changing out the stock mini ape hangers on the 1100. There are locating pins on the handlebar controls which require a hole to be drilled on the bottom of each side of the new bars

How not to stay married. The bodywork has been primered and is drying on the dining room table

All three fiberglass pieces are bolted together

The seat pan is roughed out and the T nuts are bolted into place, ready for Bondo Glass. Beside the seat is the other fiberglass piece that holds the tail light and licence plate.