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beergood
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I made it. Check the first couple of pages and you'll see the process.
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I made it. Check the first couple of pages and you'll see the process.
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Dragonfly
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Yea I just did a search..... Nice job!! Very well done...
Wanna make me one???
Wanna make me one???
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solo suzuki
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It's a gimme for bike of the month... Best one yet.
It's a gimme for bike of the month... Best one yet.
Especially better than than Nigerian scammer bike that's up there now.
It's a gimme for bike of the month... Best one yet.
What do you guys think the chances are for a cafe conversion being the bike of the month? Should I go for it?
Especially better than than Nigerian scammer bike that's up there now.
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courier11sec
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That thing is soooo Sweet!
I hope mine turns out half as cool.
Great work!
I hope mine turns out half as cool.
Great work!
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80GS1000
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BOM for sure. GS based customs are great!
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t3rmin
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What do you guys think the chances are for a cafe conversion being the bike of the month? Should I go for it? I feel a little boastful asking, but every parent thinks their kid is the cutest one in the world.
Like I said, this thing is far from perfect up close, but if you've ever been near a utilitarian racer it is actually pretty close. I kinda like the rawer look, although this thing will hopefully get more and more refined over the years.
Absolutely beautiful. Should definitely be a BOM. I absolutely gushed over these pictures when showing them to a buddy during a conversation on cafe racers.
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beergood
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Well, I am an idiot. Last night the clouds parted, and I immediately knew what was wrong with my starter relay.
I Painted my battery box, and I scuffed it up where the grounds attach, but I forgot to scuff it where the relay attaches. I ran a wire from the mounting screw to ground, and it worked great. Hah! Live and learn.
Wheeled both the kids out into the sun today:
Thanks for the kind words buddies.
I Painted my battery box, and I scuffed it up where the grounds attach, but I forgot to scuff it where the relay attaches. I ran a wire from the mounting screw to ground, and it worked great. Hah! Live and learn.
Wheeled both the kids out into the sun today:
Thanks for the kind words buddies.
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Mike_H
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Whats under the tarp? Surely you don't keep your lawnmower under the cover...wait...you live in Detroit...You don't have a lawn
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t3rmin
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I'm going to hazard a guess that you like orange... ;-)
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Zooks
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G'day (or is that Howdy in American),
My name's Dave and in case you didn't guess, I'm an Aussie.
Dude, I am in love with your bike. I am starting out on almost exactly the same build myself - '77, GS750 Cafe Racer.
The only major difference being that I am going for the old style 'chrome everything' look. When I get it finished I want it to absolutely glisten.
I have already made a new tail piece (similar to the way you did) except mine is 1.2mm stainless sheet which I have folded up to look similar to the original tail.
I have absolutely loved reading this thread (from the other side of the world) and enjoy the wit and sarcasm very much.
Sweet ride, thank you for sharing it - Enjoy!
My name's Dave and in case you didn't guess, I'm an Aussie.
Dude, I am in love with your bike. I am starting out on almost exactly the same build myself - '77, GS750 Cafe Racer.
The only major difference being that I am going for the old style 'chrome everything' look. When I get it finished I want it to absolutely glisten.
I have already made a new tail piece (similar to the way you did) except mine is 1.2mm stainless sheet which I have folded up to look similar to the original tail.
I have absolutely loved reading this thread (from the other side of the world) and enjoy the wit and sarcasm very much.
Sweet ride, thank you for sharing it - Enjoy!
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Tarbash 27
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It seems from the picture that if you hit a good size bump in the road, that tire is going to come up and tear that license plate right off.
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smithbm
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Great looking bike. I'd like to know more about how you hammered out that tank. It looks like you just taped off the sections to be formed and went at it with a ball-peen hammer. Is it really that simple?
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beergood
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Actually, I thought of that. It is angled back enough that the wheel will bottom out before it hits the plate. I am still not sure if that is where I am going to keep it, it is more of a test fit. Although keeping it there allows me to make use of the plate light.
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beergood
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Yup, it's that simple, except I used more of a flat peen hammer.
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beergood
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beergood
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It snowed a few inches here last night, so I won't be wheeling her out and starting her for a couple days. When that happens, I will try to get something with some sound.
With a little luck, the weather might break this weekend. If so, then we ride!
With a little luck, the weather might break this weekend. If so, then we ride!
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beergood
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Thanks. It is pretty cool how people from around the world there are on this forum.
Post some pics of your project, I would like to check it out.
One of my goals is to get to Australia in the next two years (although I am not looking forward to the flight). If I do I will look you up for a day of riding.
