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I really like to use whatever I can from parts I have. The two things that can cost way more than what I like are seats and tires. I recovered this seat today. Cost about 15 bucks.

I got my 1054 to the point that it would move under its own power and the temptation to go out and cut donuts and pop wheelies just couldnt be resisted. Seriously, I wanted to get it out and make sure everything checked OK before hanging all the sheet metal on and couldnt make adjustments. only thing I found was toe-in was way off - was toed out and steered terribly. but a couple runs back to the shop with a few turns on the drag link solved that. Sticky throttle and a pulley got loose ... minor stuff, all in all worked nicely!!! YEA! Now I can get all the sheet metal on and start on the mower deck, its in pretty decent condition, just dirty and lot of surface rust - which translates to "a lot of freakin work" Those big a** tires look pretty wicked I think... That seat is from a Target store handicap scooter, Hah! I thought that was pretty fitting for an old geezer ! Gerry (aka Groundhog47) from here on the forum who lives nearby came over and we got our selves introduced, and talked horses and he go to see the newly running 1054 in action. Gerry (Groundhog) on the right and me the proud Papa on the left..

Well Rat.. them are built that way from the factory!!!!!!

I am a new member and would like to introduce myself. My name is John and I live in Manito, IL. This is my first Wheelhorse. I just purchased a 1975 B-100 automatic. It is in decent running condition but I can see some work that will need done. It will need totally rewired and does not have a voltage regulator. It looks as though the filter for the transaxle has not been changed in quite some time if ever. What filter does it take? I have a set of wider 5 bolt wheels and tires off of a Cub Cadet They are 23X8.5X12. Will these fit? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Van - you are making great progress! You strike me on getting these tractors going as 3rd gear high range, where I am 1st gear low range...

chargers are hydros, raiders are 6-8speeds, commandos are 4 speeds, electros are hydro with electric pto clutches. ALL are great tractors

Maybe OPEC has a few shares in HD. I always thought if my Harleys didn't leak they had a problem The problem is they are out of oil.....time to put more in!!!!! LOL that's how you know a Harley needs oil...it stops leaking!!!

Be careful the first time you sit on it or better yet, have someone else try it out first!

It was a lot of pulling and fighting....I feel like I was in a wrestling match, There isn't a stitch in it. Andy.....once I started I had to keep hold of this thing or it would have sprung.....lol..... I can describe it though.....

Looks great Bob! Are you going to post some pics of how you do it (or do I have to send my seats over to you?) Andy

Fifteen dollars! What...are you nuts? LOL...you're upholstery work looks great Bob.

Maybe OPEC has a few shares in HD. I always thought if my Harleys didn't leak they had a problem

Thanks for taking the trouble to measure yours it's much appreciated. There's a lot of work to do on this trailer as it has rotted away in places but I think it's going to be well worth doing. I've had to take the original wheels off for now so I can move it about - not only have the tires perished but the steel rims have rotted through! Oh well, always up for a challenge Andy

You need a 3d printer

Hi Andy, thanks for the wiring loom, that saved dad a lot of pain He managed to fit and work out all the wires - even the connectors were there so it was even easier. here's the latest updates dad managed to get the engine fitted, but had lots of trouble with the fuel pump and carb. but eventually it started. and after some work making the exhuast fit correctly we coul look to put the rest together new belt tin work fitted - I didn't have time to clean the footplates before the first show first drive :D hood decals fender shiny paintwork I'm really pleased it's ready for the first show next week, thanks again to my dad, grandad and uncle Ian for helping me get it all put back together. Also thanks (in no order) to Andy for the wiring loom, stig for the belt guard, points cover, float bowl and cylinder head, Anglotraction for the air filter housing, Mith the rear tyres and finally Neil for letting me buy the horse 20 months ago and bring it 300 miles back home. Ewan

like I said... I know you can buy them... but you can also make them

In my opinion...after a couple of times taking the deck off and then putting it on...save the hassle and widen the door. Cover the horse out side until you get it done. Even if you built doors to fit the deck, it is about the time it would take to widen the doors in the first place. Do it right the first time and keep it simple.

I agree with the other folks on here as far as your emotional attachment to the 520. However, You said it was your Godfather that approached you . There must have been a pretty good friendship with your parents for him to be your Godfather. Maybe he has an attachment as well if he was a good friend to your Dad. Just food for thought. What you could do? Sell it to him with the understanding. If he ever wants to get sell it? YOU get first dibs on it. That way you are both happy. He gets a good tractor that he may have an attachment to as well and it will be used like it should. You will know where it is. As well as knowing it is being taken care of and used by a close friend. You probably can go see it any time you want and maybe even use it a little. I understand the "not wanting it to sit around collecting dust". IMO, nothing is harder on a machine than not using it at all. Good Luck to you.

found this picture while trawling arouind internet i think its a great looking custom job does anyone know anything about it i would like to know how the steering was done

Can't get any better than that!

Take the money.

I wanted a GL so bad when they 1st came out in 75, but my wife wanted to build a house. Finally in early 79 I found a nice Vetter dressed 78 GL1000 with 9000 miles. We rode that bike everywhere. In July of 1980 we had a daughter. I bought a Jawa sidecar and in 1982 made a 6000 mile/3 week vacation to California and back. My tires were new for the trip and the back tire was a "May-Pop" by the time we got home. You know what a May-Pop is....it may pop at any time! That 78 made several trips to Denver and to Tampa Fl, plus thousands of "local" miles. It had 80,000 miles when I sold it a few years ago. I bought a 89 trike in 2005....Thought that may be my only chance to upgrade. I hated to ride the trike, so I was going to sell it, but my wife asked if I would keep it for her to ride. She got her M/C licenses and rides the trike now, and in 2010 I bought a 96 GL1500 with 60,000 miles on it. Unless I win the lottery, it will probably be my last bike, as I started life over again with a new home & wife in 1994, so I have house payments until I am 75 years old!

Also check the chain from the rock shaft to lift arm

Thanks for all the replies! I haven't even been able to get the tractor started as it had a cracked case when I got it and have been going thru another transaxle getting it ready. I've got my fingers crossed that everything will work out after I get the fuel system cleaned out and she fires up. The diff bolt came loose inside and cracked the case on the PO. The PO had pulled the hydraulic mannifold from the motor and stopped there and that is where I picked it up after it sat for several years. I agree there should be some oil in the pump as there was some oil in the motor when I pulled it. You guys are the best... cant beat the knowledge on this site and the willingness by it's members to share their experience.

Check the fluid level in the tranny as the hydraulics to lift and lower the deck are common with the tranny fluid. Have you looked under the machine to be sure all the lift arms are "hooked up" so to speak. Have you had the deck off recently? Mike..............

NO doubt it will work, but why not just use the tractor. especially if you mount the ball on the front of the tractor. you can really do some precision manuevering that way.

I wish I could say a lot has been accomplished... over the last month or so a bunch of things have come up which have slowed the process to almost a stop. I was able to sand blast the frame yesterday and the motor is about 75-80% complete. My plan is to start the paintng process in the next couple of weekends. Its going to be a close one... may have a couple parts drying on the way to the show, LOL!

Both my father and i have gl1000s. his is a 79 and mine is a 77. His we rebuilt and pulled all the fairings. mine is still in pieces but bought it as a basket case. its rolling now but hope to get it on the road in a few years. too many projects!

Yep Terry. I think there are several of us that like to ride. I was looking at the Continental tires today. Still not sure though. KC9KAS, not too concerned with the puffs quite yet. I know all of the wings I've had puffed a little. They always get a little leak down on the valve guides. My count goes as of now 2 GL1000's (76 and 77). 2 GL 1100's (80 and 83) 1 GL1200 (87) And then, my current GL1500 (91). Oh yeah, I had a 84 GL 1200 standard for a while, so I guess that makes 2 1200's. I've also had 2 (75) Harley 900 sportsters, 2 (67) Triumph Bonnevilles, an (82) Honda 500 custom, an (83) Honda GL 650 Silverwing, A (96) Harley 883 Sportster (I was going to make it into a dirt bike), And a (80) Harley FLH. My faves by far were the Bonnies. Then followed by the GL 1100's for pure sport/touring. Then the 1500 came along. Smooth, fast, tunes. Oh yeah, it has it all. I've been looking at the new Victory bikes though.. Very interesting.

Nothing leaks like my Harley. Cept maybe my Deutz powered Bobcat. But hey, oil is cheap. And easier to put in than an overhaul

CNC the logo into a stainless steel "stamp pad", heat the metal logo under controlled conditions and arbor press it into vinyl. With enough practice, someone can get it right even using crude manufacturing methods. If I could get the CNC work done, the design of the heating elements would be relatively simple and the arbor press a no brainer. It could be done ....

I'd like to get everyone using this tractor, but airing up a tire, separate throttle and choke, straight drive... You get the picture... More seat time for me... ;)

just saw this thread,i agree that you need the spring and some sort of rock shaft,i made this with a piece of angle and a pulley i had laying around,mu tiller kept breaking the wire rope,it got used alot that year,i took it to work to finish some yards that got tore up