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    #16
    Norm has no conscience but he is still one of the good folks I like to call my friend.
    Larry

    '79 GS 1000E
    '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
    '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
    '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
    '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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      #17
      Keep it stock, and see which bike you ride the most often! My money is on the stock bike, not the cafe' racer.

      You see lots of chopped up "cafe'" bikes for sale (at STUPID prices), but meet very few on the road, at least in my area.
      Ron
      When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
      1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
      1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
      1982 GS1100E
      1999 Honda GL1500SE

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        #18
        Haha, you guys should know I'm a purists. This is a beautiful motorcycle that should kept as is. Except for some maintenance and up grades. I love my 82 850, but I think the 83 looks more classy.
        I'm not against the Cafe style motorcycle. It takes a lot more fabrication skills than most people think. When done right, it's a work of art. Pittsburgh has a big Cafe Racer motorcycle scene. I've been to a couple of their meets. Or ride up mount Washington on a summer Friday night, you'll see all kinds of motorcycles. 👍
        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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          #19
          I have a front fender that came along with several boxes of parts that I bought when rebuilding my bike. I believe it is for an 82 or it might be an 83. It is blue in color, would have to dig it out and see what shape it is in, but I think it is pretty good. You are welcome to have it for no charge but shipping costs. Can send you pictures.

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            #20
            Good on ya, Phred.
            2@ \'78 GS1000

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              #21
              OP hasn't been back since his first four post in this thread.
              Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
              '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                #22
                You see lots of chopped up "cafe'" bikes for sale (at STUPID prices), but meet very few on the road, at least in my area.
                I've noticed that too, except I do see them parked at motorcycle meetups.
                Charles
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                1979 Suzuki GS850G

                Read BassCliff's GSR Greeting and Mega-Welcome!

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by chitown_risti View Post
                  Unmolested, 7k original miles. I am at a loss as to whether strip the bike and convert it into a cafe or keep it as it is and just enjoy riding it.
                  They're only original once. Classy looking bike.

                  sigpic
                  1980 GS750L

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                    #24
                    Keep as is and add front fender. I know it's been said several times but wanted to add to the mob.
                    Current Bikes:
                    2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by chitown_risti View Post
                      Here's another....
                      [ATTACH=CONFIG]63434[/ATTACH]
                      Hot damn! That's a beaute!
                      Ryan

                      1979 GS850G - currently undergoing a major overhaul
                      1986 GSX-R750 - I'm figuring it out

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