1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Real nice man! This is almost exactly my build. So I'm loving' yours!
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Thank you all for your tips on the front brakes!
So I zip tied my front brake handle and turned the bars to the left so that the master cylinder was at its highest point and let it sit for 3 days. I gave a few taps on the spliter and MC each night.
Well I took the zip tie off last night, and presto, hard lever!!
It worked, thanks so much for the tip!!
So I zip tied my front brake handle and turned the bars to the left so that the master cylinder was at its highest point and let it sit for 3 days. I gave a few taps on the spliter and MC each night.
Well I took the zip tie off last night, and presto, hard lever!!
It worked, thanks so much for the tip!!
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
looks excellent...you thinking of some ideas...
so your allowed to remove the speedo over in the states...makes the bike look good
i'll have see if i can do the same here...
they're funny in this country about things like mileage etc.
so your allowed to remove the speedo over in the states...makes the bike look good
i'll have see if i can do the same here...
they're funny in this country about things like mileage etc.
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Found the pics very nice ride love the textures!
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
This is fantastic. And it's surely inspired me, What bars are those exactly, by the way? it looks great. I know they are sportbike bars, but what exactly?
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Here is a link to the bars I bought off EBay for $20:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380442948928?it ... 1928wt_994
Since my last post I've installed a LED rear brake light with integrated turn signals, chopped another 2 inches off the rear frame, added bar end mirrors and had the tank and side covers painted Mineral Grey Metallic...
I'll post updated pictures soon!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380442948928?it ... 1928wt_994
Since my last post I've installed a LED rear brake light with integrated turn signals, chopped another 2 inches off the rear frame, added bar end mirrors and had the tank and side covers painted Mineral Grey Metallic...
I'll post updated pictures soon!
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Nice job. It's great to see that it doesn't have to cost a pile of cash.
I am curious just how difficult it was to mask and paint the frame and engine.
I am curious just how difficult it was to mask and paint the frame and engine.
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
aussiewingman wrote:looks excellent...you thinking of some ideas...
so your allowed to remove the speedo over in the states...makes the bike look good
i'll have see if i can do the same here...
they're funny in this country about things like mileage etc.
here in arkansas you ar supposed to run a speedo but many do not.
not sure about other states
btw: the bike looks good, jtdougherty
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Here are some pics of the rear brake light with integrated turn signals installed.
This is from a Ducati Monster, bought off eBay - (scroll all the way down once you click for info and pics)
Welded up a mount and it tucks really nice under the seat.
Riding two up if rubs a little when you hit a hard dip, so I need to do some modifing...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... true&rt=nc
This is from a Ducati Monster, bought off eBay - (scroll all the way down once you click for info and pics)
Welded up a mount and it tucks really nice under the seat.
Riding two up if rubs a little when you hit a hard dip, so I need to do some modifing...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... true&rt=nc
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Well the Wing is basically finished!
I picked up the shelter and side covers from the painter, and for only $350 he did a GREAT job.
This included filling the logo indent on the shelter lid and shooting BMW Mineral Grey Metallic, base plus clear coat (Paint code B39)
I also added CRG Hindsight bar end mirrors since the last update. Way more money than I wanted to spend, but they are really nice quality with ZERO vibration. $115 for the pair including shipping (which sadly is a deal) from Powersport Superstore online.
Here are the pics of the 99% finished project! (all pics are cell phone, maybe I'll shoot better ones at some point)
I picked up the shelter and side covers from the painter, and for only $350 he did a GREAT job.
This included filling the logo indent on the shelter lid and shooting BMW Mineral Grey Metallic, base plus clear coat (Paint code B39)
I also added CRG Hindsight bar end mirrors since the last update. Way more money than I wanted to spend, but they are really nice quality with ZERO vibration. $115 for the pair including shipping (which sadly is a deal) from Powersport Superstore online.
Here are the pics of the 99% finished project! (all pics are cell phone, maybe I'll shoot better ones at some point)
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
I like it! It looks all business.
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Re: 1980 GL1100 Bobber/Cafe build on a budget
Heckuva build - I'm impressed.
If you want to swap that extra seat for $100, I'm down. I used to ride a 1200, but after putting 100k on it, it's tired and sitting in my garage ready to get chopped. Now I ride an 1800. Then an 1100 showed up on Craigslist super cheap and I picked it up. They guy did a ton of work stripping it down, painting the motor and the frame. It's got MX bars on it. A real Frankin-bike. But the seat is just some rolled up vinyl that's strapped to the seat pan. There is no tank, so it should fit. Wanna sell it to me?
Your bike is the inspiration for my 1200 build. Super impressive.
Cheers,
Sly
If you want to swap that extra seat for $100, I'm down. I used to ride a 1200, but after putting 100k on it, it's tired and sitting in my garage ready to get chopped. Now I ride an 1800. Then an 1100 showed up on Craigslist super cheap and I picked it up. They guy did a ton of work stripping it down, painting the motor and the frame. It's got MX bars on it. A real Frankin-bike. But the seat is just some rolled up vinyl that's strapped to the seat pan. There is no tank, so it should fit. Wanna sell it to me?
Your bike is the inspiration for my 1200 build. Super impressive.
Cheers,
Sly
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