GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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Re: GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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warhead_71 wrote:I learn something new every day. Those sure are 1" in the middle and 7/8" at the grips.

I wonder if you could just get some 1" bars that you like, then cut the ends off and slip some 7/8" bars inside about 1-2" of overlap and weld those in place. It just seems a shame to build such a clean low bike and have ape-hangers on it.

Of course shorter bars means shorter brake lines and throttle/choke cables... or a lot of creative re-routing.

This is also what i was thinking. Only problem is my tools , wrench and fist size stone. :-D :-D (lack of welding gear)
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Re: GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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I am sure as UK Andy mentioned you can find an adapter to go from a 1" yoke to a 7/8" handlebar. Then you can use any 7/8" handlebar you want.

I also think the slight height lift of the adapter will help with tank clearance of the lowered bars, and give a more comfortable riding position?
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warhead_71 wrote:I learn something new every day. Those sure are 1" in the middle and 7/8" at the grips.

I wonder if you could just get some 1" bars that you like, then cut the ends off and slip some 7/8" bars inside about 1-2" of overlap and weld those in place. It just seems a shame to build such a clean low bike and have ape-hangers on it.

Of course shorter bars means shorter brake lines and throttle/choke cables... or a lot of creative re-routing.
If welding is going to be involved, just cut out sections of the original bars and then insert some 7/8 for strength and then re weld. That's what I did with my bars.
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Nice. I see u gotta original seat pan. I did use it too, but now i think i should not. i did spend 300€ for upholtery which i am not totally happy whith. Seatpan is so thick and fully weird holes and pits so it is difficult to fill and form. I hope i gotta time and get inspired to desing my bikes rear end again, do final painting chance clutch ( now slipping when cold) and polishing frontbrake hoking etc etc. Hope to see your progress
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back to the drawing board. This gl 1200 really is difficult to make look GOOOD. But i think i am getting there. This is my plan for next summer. Not so big transform to cotinue from what i have done so far.

-Bigger tank
-Rear mudguard must go
-Original ape hanger must go ( this was plan in begining but there it still is)
-new paint whit some pinstripe
-flatter seat
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Kimmo,

I like your build and I agree these are difficult to make into good looking bikes due to the tank difficulty and the side panel pieces. But you've done a great job so far, I really like the seat and tail and your blue version will come out great.

I have the same issue on the bars though on a project I am just starting with a 1985 1200, they have the 1'' center piece and the 7/8'' bar ends. I thought of having the bar clamp mounting posts milled off the top tree/yoke to give me a flat surface on which to bolt new clamps, but it turns out the whole thing is hollow when you look from underneath! So that would fail. I cant just put a top yoke from an earlier bike on coz they have 39mm forks and the 1200 has 41mm, so that wont work. I'm thinking to maybe switch to Harley bars and switch gear for my build unless a brilliant idea comes to me in the night...

I will start a build thread off soon with my ideas, plans and a sketch, and keep watching here...

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One long run in some rain and you will be fitting that rear mudguard back on. Your back will be soaked and none of your friends will want to follow you when it's wet.
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By the way, I found some decent adapters to deal with the 1" & 7/8" issue....
http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/handlebar ... lamps.html
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hbennick wrote:By the way, I found some decent adapters to deal with the 1" & 7/8" issue....
http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/handlebar ... lamps.html
I allready bought those, and 22mm bar but no help. These adapter are just littlebit too thin or triple tree holes too big. But this is no bib problem but need some drilling or welding or or? Whwn snow falls i gottta plenty of time and more to solve it.
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Old Fogey wrote:One long run in some rain and you will be fitting that rear mudguard back on. Your back will be soaked and none of your friends will want to follow you when it's wet.
No worries. Whe i get this ready global wormin will change the weather here north so dry and hot that teher is no need for mudguards.

I propably will return plate from side stand to center and it will do the job.
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I left Finland on Friday night and arrived just in Poland. Rains all time. Last nigt when i arrive to Riga ( ferry over to Tallin and then through Baltc ) it was really tunderstorm, and also my first time riding bike in storm at nightime. It was totally dark and absolutely wet experience.

It was plan to take of my rear mudgard on next winter projeckt but like Old Fogey said "dont". I will not. Here ( baltic countries) roads are covered whit fine sand and it flyes whit water and penetrates in my back, etc. I am gonna move licens plate to extend rear mudguard.

This is insane, spend all winter in cramped basement to strip off all fireings and bags and now trying to fit some clothes and gears in these loose softbags and get them all wet. NUDE RIDING IS FUN. :crosso :crosso :crosso
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Well, I hate to say it but................
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Even with all the bags, it is a really sharp ride. Hope you stay dry from now on.
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Thanks Easter. My BIG Buli look so small behind these russian bikes. Lot of these wolf membesrs here in east europe. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Wolves
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