Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
RE: the battery. If it turns the starter with some degree of momentum then it should be fine.
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83 GL in process
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
I'd place them in the same class...
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Yes, but would the owner of the Blue and White?
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83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Working on a smaller battery and box. Here is what I came up with. The last picture is what the new side cover will be made of.
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2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
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2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Progress. Weld all the corners and then round them out. Paint black.
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Looks good, and an interesting concept
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
so those blue led's light up the gauges that evenly huh? that is excellent!! i'd love that in a green or red on mine someday...
where did you get the perforated stainless? I need some for a different project of mine. bike is looking cool!!!
where did you get the perforated stainless? I need some for a different project of mine. bike is looking cool!!!
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
I'm loving the idea for the battery tray, and it came out great. Personally I'm not crazy about the mesh covers you made, I think it looks great without any covers, but if you like it then that's what's important. Keep up the good work!
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
I like the mesh covers, as well as the lighter (unpainted) color. My 2 cents...
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Does anyone know if I can swap the first gen side covers onto my 79?
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2007 KTM 250sx
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
The lower tabs are in a different location so it is not a simple swap.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Update photos.
Clutch cable bar end popped off while I was riding, that was fun. Roadside fix with the torch. Good news was I was in the city and not on the highway.
Clutch cable bar end popped off while I was riding, that was fun. Roadside fix with the torch. Good news was I was in the city and not on the highway.
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2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Happened to me recently, not fun. Good that I live in the countryside, no traffic here. I came back home without using the clutch.
I've got 2 questions.
Was it easy to plug the gauge? Troubles with it?
I have the same mufflers but I took them down after a weekend trip. Too loud and I felt like the engine was running worse at the mid rpm. How do you like them?
I've got 2 questions.
Was it easy to plug the gauge? Troubles with it?
I have the same mufflers but I took them down after a weekend trip. Too loud and I felt like the engine was running worse at the mid rpm. How do you like them?
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
The gauges were pretty easy to wire up. See previous posts for how I did it. Not to hard with the help NGW color coded wiring diagram.Ric wrote:Happened to me recently, not fun. Good that I live in the countryside, no traffic here. I came back home without using the clutch.
I've got 2 questions.
Was it easy to plug the gauge? Troubles with it?
I have the same mufflers but I took them down after a weekend trip. Too loud and I felt like the engine was running worse at the mid rpm. How do you like them?
The mufflers, I love them. I did buy some more packing to quiet them down a little, have yet to do it. Winter project. As far as performance I really didn't ride the bike before I tore it down so I don't have a base line to compare it to.
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2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Just my opinion, but I think it would have a more aggressive profile if you lowered your headlight more so the bike looks more "hunched forward"... so the top of the headlight is even with the top of the faux tank.
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'78 GL1000 :: EMGO Superbike handlebars, Corbin touring seat, National Cycle F-16 windscreen, EMGO "Roadhawk" wide-mouth 24" megaphones.
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