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  • storm 64
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    • May 2012
    • 4580
    • Youngstown,Ohio

    #4681
    Originally posted by JTGS850GL
    I'm going to keep an eye one some of these to see if they actually sell. If so, I'm going into the bobber business. I figure all I need is a welder, a few cans of gross color flat rattle cans of paint and get it running.
    And if you don't get around finishing it, WHO CARES just say you have too many projects to finish it. You'll still double your money.
    My Motorcycles:
    22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
    22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
    82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
    81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
    79 1000e (all original)
    82 850g (all original)
    80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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    • dorkburger
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      • Jan 2013
      • 10769
      • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

      #4682
      Originally posted by earlfor
      I would like to know how many sell for any price and are on the road. I've never seen anyone riding one of them.
      I've seen more people riding Vincent Black Shadows than bobbers.
      I saw a whopping 2 this summer....one hardtail ratty looking thing based on a Honda twin, and a cafe attempt based on a Yamaha twin.
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      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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      • JamesWhut?

        #4683
        Originally posted by JTGS850GL
        Right now I have a great running 82 GS850GL that's in nice cosmetic condition as well and I'd be lucky to get $1500 for it. These bobbers and rat bikes just P!$$ me off.
        Just keep in mind that there is a big difference between asking a price and what someone is willing to pay. Sort of like the old joke about wishing in one hand and pooping in another....

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        • 850GT_Rider

          #4684
          Originally posted by JTGS850GL
          I'm going to keep an eye one some of these to see if they actually sell. If so, I'm going into the bobber business. I figure all I need is a welder, a few cans of gross color flat rattle cans of paint and get it running.
          Your list is well short of what most of these hacks are using.....you need copious amounts of alcohol and illicit drugs.

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          • Grimly
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            • Sep 2012
            • 5760
            • Ireland

            #4685
            If somebody wants to hack around a bike that was beyond any sensible restoration and turns out yet another bobber, I don't really care, at least it might be back on the road or provide spares for somebody.
            I start to get a bit annoyed when a perfectly fine and well-looked-after bike is ruined by one of these goofballs.
            Dave
            '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
            Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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            • trevor
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              • Oct 2011
              • 18668
              • Victoria bc

              #4686
              Got a chuckle out of this this morning...



              brand new used once for 10 minutes only,have to sell to fix my goddamn bike


              No signature :(

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              • Sandy
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                • Feb 2004
                • 7500
                • Cranbrook, BC Canada

                #4687
                Thanks a lot Trevor. Now I have to clean the frigging coffee off my keyboard!!!
                '84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM)

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                • trevor
                  Forum LongTimer
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                  • Oct 2011
                  • 18668
                  • Victoria bc

                  #4688
                  Lol...I know what you mean Sandy, I had to clean mine too!
                  No signature :(

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                  • Guest

                    #4689
                    You know what they say.

                    Clothes make the man. Biker.

                    10 minutes? Does that include getting dreesed and out to the garage?

                    Maybe he made it out of the dealership.....

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                    • earlfor
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                      • May 2002
                      • 42410
                      • off grid cabin 1/24/26 7pm

                      #4690
                      Originally posted by trevor
                      Got a chuckle out of this this morning...



                      brand new used once for 10 minutes only,have to sell to fix my goddamn bike


                      He could keep it and consider it a Harley Walking jacket. heh eh
                      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

                      I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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                      • Guest

                        #4691
                        And now for something totally different ?. Motorcycle art for those into bikes & planes.






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                        • BigD_83
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                          • May 2011
                          • 4872
                          • Vancouver

                          #4692
                          It's a Tempter! I hate to admit it, but I kind of (sort of), like the novelty of it.
                          '83 GS650G
                          '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                          • BigD_83
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                            • May 2011
                            • 4872
                            • Vancouver

                            #4693
                            I'm not normally one to bash bikes, but this one made me laugh. For $3600 you'd think he could have at least cleaned the pipes up a bit:













                            1978 Suzuki GS400.

                            I bought this bike a few years back and I have been restoring it daily.
                            I have replaced the following with OEM parts from Suzuki.
                            Brand new tires front and back, new tubes.
                            Repainted rims with tri coat silver paint.
                            New wheel bearings front and back.
                            New sprockets and drive chain.
                            New stator and rectifier.
                            New upholstered seat.
                            Recent oil and filter change.
                            New battery.
                            New signal indicators.
                            2 New carburetors.
                            New intake boots and seals.
                            New seals and gaskets
                            New oil in the forks.
                            New fuel line and hoses.
                            New fuel shut off valve.
                            New front brake master cylinder.
                            New rear view mirrors.
                            Brakes pads are almost new.
                            Newly painted(Ferrari red), NEW gas tank.
                            New spark plugs.
                            New ignition switch.
                            I have spent a ton of money on the bike itself to get it back to normal condition. The mufflers have surface rust but still works. Basically it needs new pipes to get it back to pretty looking. Other than that just start it and go.
                            It has been my daily driver every single day all summer long. The bike itself is strong, pulls super strong, transmission works excellent. Engine starts first kick or crank. You can either ride it or restore it completely.

                            The bike is registered and insured.

                            If you have questions please do ask.

                            Thank you
                            • do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

                            post id: 4718214748
                            posted: 21 days ago
                            updated: 4 days ago
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                            '83 GS650G
                            '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                            • Crankthat

                              #4694
                              Originally posted by jabcb
                              And now for something totally different …. Motorcycle art for those into bikes & planes.








                              It is pretty cool looking!
                              With the roads around here.... I know I would launch that in the air.
                              I prefer my bikes on the ground!!!!!
                              At least most of the time!

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                              • storm 64
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                                • May 2012
                                • 4580
                                • Youngstown,Ohio

                                #4695
                                Originally posted by Crankthat
                                It is pretty cool looking!With the roads around here.... I know I would launch that in the air.I prefer my bikes on the ground!!!!!At least most of the time!
                                It's got wings kind of like that new 300hp Kawasaki. Well maybe not
                                My Motorcycles:
                                22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                                22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                                82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                                81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                                79 1000e (all original)
                                82 850g (all original)
                                80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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