got some body painted need to decal and clear yet just not sure if i like the carbon fiber on the tank or should i do rubber what do you think.

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1975 gl1000 ( in progress )
2008 600rr (daughters)
2006 600rr
2000 hd sportster (wifes)
2000 yamaha r6 (daughters)
1998 hd 25 anniversary road glide
1996 900rr
1977 cb550 (next project)

you said you wanted black accents.

i vote rubber.

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the whir of the motor, the clunk of the gears, the screech of rubber on the pavement....no better therapy on the planet

1984 1200 standard

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vote in my poll

+1 on rubber.
Claude

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RETIRED and LOVING It!!!
82 GL1100 Standard
83 GL1100 Presently getting undressed! Finally getting started.
80 frame,82 wheels, forks & rear drive, "new" 1981 engine and full Vetter setup. (Starting to collect parts needed to complete)

You are really on a role! Good for you.... I especially like that engine color. Keep postings photos!

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carbon fiber works for me if you are using any carbon fiber anywhere else on the bike. if not rubber is my first choice

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I really like the engine color. If I ever do another bike I think I'll start with painting the engine like that. I don't see no stinkin' pink it all looks red to me. Nice work. I see I'm going to have to pay close attention to this build.

BTW Carbon Fiber or black is your choice but if other accents are going to be black then I would go with rubber. One of the rules of good design is to limit your colors to three. What I'm not enamored with is the shape of the carbon fiber. Doesn't seem to flow with the lines of the shelter to me.

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Raleigh, NC

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." - Albert Einstein

'82 Yellow GL1100
'81 Blue GL1100

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Man, this one is coming along nicely.

More pics, more pics .

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my wife didnt like the carbon fiber either so to keep her involved i am going with rubber
she says thanks for your input and great minds think alike lol
im just glad she has an opinion on my bikes that way theres no questions when the credit card bills come
she now thinks i may have to do something with her sporty, maybe that will be next

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1975 gl1000 ( in progress )
2008 600rr (daughters)
2006 600rr
2000 hd sportster (wifes)
2000 yamaha r6 (daughters)
1998 hd 25 anniversary road glide
1996 900rr
1977 cb550 (next project)

You sir have done some imaginative design work with this first GL. Either you planned a long time or have intuitive feeling for the art form. Very good. Like the way you shortened up the rear, I sketched your design hope you don't mind. Thinking about making a vertical tail light with bendable leds.

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1975 Goldwing Build "8 pounds and 40 stone"
2007 Triumph Bonneville

its an honor to think someone likes it enough to make one similar go ahead and have fun with it, I SURE AM

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never grow up, never slow down

1975 gl1000 ( in progress )
2008 600rr (daughters)
2006 600rr
2000 hd sportster (wifes)
2000 yamaha r6 (daughters)
1998 hd 25 anniversary road glide
1996 900rr
1977 cb550 (next project)

I agree. One of the first things I had to learn in the home improvement business ,never exceed a three color combo..
I also agree with the knee pads design. In my opinion it should flow with the lines of the tank and should be made to the size of one third of the tanks side panel, that way it will be in balance with the overall right and left side of the bike.
Whatever color you choose for the seat is what I would choose for the knee pad. Be it black, red ,etc.
Good start on the café’ look.
Greg.

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75 GL1000

i agree with greg. it should be the same color as the seat

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Sweet! This one is moving fast, Loving the cafe look!

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Daily rider...
2012 Concours 1400
Projects...
81 1100 "Bones" (Stripped!)
Maintain...
Dad's 86 1200 Aspencade (my fee is being able to ride it whenever)
Uncle's 76 1000 (for sale)

things will slow down now I had last week off, now back to work so only nights and weekends
this was the first time I took a two wheeled vacation and never left the garage,still alot of fun just not as much scenery

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never grow up, never slow down

1975 gl1000 ( in progress )
2008 600rr (daughters)
2006 600rr
2000 hd sportster (wifes)
2000 yamaha r6 (daughters)
1998 hd 25 anniversary road glide
1996 900rr
1977 cb550 (next project)

The carbon fiber would look great if you have carbon fiber in your seat.

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