Dave Ayesthorpe's GL1000 with Difazio Hub Steering

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Dave Ayesthorpe's GL1000 with Difazio Hub Steering (photos courtesy Dave Ayesthorpe)

Recently, I became aware of this neat GL1000 when it received a nice mention and photo in a recent article in Vintage Motorcycles Magazine written by Andy Westlake about DiFazio-equipped bikes. The article is highly recommended. Hub-steering is a terrific engineering idea! Too bad mainstream motorcycle manufactures never fully embraced the idea.

More photos courtesy Andy Westlake

I was able to contact Dave and he was kind enough to supply additional details about this bike:

• Difazio Hub Steering (second install...the first was destroyed in an accident)
• Longer than standard Maxton rear shocks
• Wider rear rim with 140/80 - 17 tire and braced swingarm
• Megacycle cams are fitted
• Stainless one piece exhaust valves
• 4-into-4 megaphone exhaust
• Modifications to the standard carbs and clutch
• Auxiliary oil cooler
• Last dyno'd at 82.5 BHP at the rear wheel!
• 107,000+ miles on the odometer

I've always felt that my RC-003 was the world's best handling GL1000. However, Dave may have me covered with this creation. Perhaps I can convince Dave to bring this bike to one of my Rallys for a comparo?

Very impressive to say the least!

Dave's contact information:

email: ayesthorpe@fast4.net

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