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Post a picture of your custom GS

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I like the look of that one, nice. Not traditionally my thing but I would like a go on that one not sure about the no front brake deal... I would at least fit a single disk up there if it were mine. I'd be more inclined to lose the rear than the front if I had to make a choice.

Could be worse, could only have a "trans brake" like some of the choppers.....

What have you done with the front forks? Looks like you've chopped the spring? If so how did you rig them to limit the travel available or with no fender do they just hit the regular stops & still clear?

Dan :)
 
Salty-I have 1/2 the recommended air and 1/2 the oil, stock sized spring still, I'm in Florida and the roads are (luckily) pretty smooth, so it's not to bad of a ride.
 
kenny p said:
Nessism, glad you like the looks of it. As far as the comments...

A- I know, but it's a "cruiser" and I don't ride like I stole it.

B- I know, but....... Boy-O-Boy they do sound great!

C- I know, She has been rejetted and runs better than when I got her.

D- I know, ain't it exciting!!

That's what makes the motorcycle world so fun, everyone has their own opinions and ideas of what a bike should look like or be,
and yet we all still get along fine!
Im glad you at least found it fun to look at, and I'll tell ya, it is really fun to ride too!:p
Thanks for the honesty, Kenny P.

****You gotta admit, it does look much better than when I started!
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You don't happen to still have that tank do you?
 
Tank was donated with other leftovers to the local cycle salvage shop, sorry.
 
Another refugee from Jockeyjournal. Welcome to the board. I take it those open carbs haven't sucked in any important body parts yet. Glad to see you got her up and running.
 
kenny p said:
Salty-I have 1/2 the recommended air and 1/2 the oil, stock sized spring still, I'm in Florida and the roads are (luckily) pretty smooth, so it's not to bad of a ride.
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Thanks for the info so it cannot bottom out because it still rides to the existing stops.
You are running with excessive sag though which doesn't help the handling as you say. Lucky it's smooth ish down there, roads are terrible here!
I wonder if actually shortening the springs would be a better solution as you would then be able to run a stronger spring.

Not being critical just posting out of interest :)

Dan :)
 
A GS with an XR for more.

A GS with an XR for more.

What I ride as I am building my GS E's and Kat.
 
kenny p said:
Newbie here.....She's almost finished, Hope you guys dig it.
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Kenny,

Great job on the bobber! Too bad you live so far away, a test ride on that would be worth a lot to me. Not an airplane ride, though...

What bike did you start with? How bad is it on the kidneys?:eek::D

More pics, please.

Edit - Never mind the pics, I found your build thread...
Mark
 
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Finally finished my Cafe bike--Maybe checkers on the tank but still trying to decide--1st ride to day and she was in a very good mood--



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Zerofreeze said:
Finally finished my Cafe bike--Maybe checkers on the tank but still trying to decide--1st ride to day and she was in a very good mood--



08-28-08_1210-1.jpg
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I'm SO going to do that with my 850G. That's awesome!!!

Uh....what's the hammer for? :)
 
Wow, that is badazz!
I would say "yes" to checks on the tank.
Very cool, any other pics? Would like to see more:)
 
WOW oh WOW!!!!!!

WOW oh WOW!!!!!!

WoW again! I am currently in Ankara, Turkey and have a VERY slow connection. BUT I MUST say I didn't know this could be done let alone there were so many "cafe" bikes out there and on this forum. So Much a newb. I am VERY impressed with what all of you have done I can't wait to see this whole posting. "to slow here". had to jump to the end to reply. But again WOW! So this is the difference between stock and modd'ed? I would like to see all of you parked in one spot.

Very impressive.

Have a nice day,
Deivets Cetdar
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