Unfortunately the economics of engine rebuilding are very poor on these engines. Here’s some advice if you think you need a rebuild.
Polishing Service
Mike Horne does all my polishing work. He is very familiar with the GL1000, GL1100, CBX and similar machines. Mike does superb work at reasonable prices …highly recommended!
Mike Horne Polishing Service
3840 Labette Road
Rantoul, Kansas 66079
(785) 242-7215 (home)
(785) 241-0145 (mobile)
E-mail: mikerobin@hughes.net
Chrome Plating Service
Due to environmental regulations, many platers are being driven out of business. It’s getting very hard to find firms that will take on small projects typical with classic Honda restoration work. There is no longer any decent plater in my local market.
I am happy to have found Classic Components located in Santa Ana, California. These guys turn out exceptional chrome at reasonable prices.
Here are “before” and “after” pictures of some recent work they did for me. Good chrome is hard to photograph, but this work was PERFECT!
This vendor understands that surface preparation is the key to good chrome work. Superior work with quick turnaround. Highly recommended!
Classic Components, Inc.
3420 W. Fordham Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
888-327-4189 ext 108
714-619-5691 (fax)
E-mail: Sales@chromeplating.com
Powder Coating Service
Tom Davis does all my powder coat work. He is a motorcycle “nut” (Triumph restorer / collector). Prep is the key for good powder coating.