Rod Smiths wing

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Rod Smiths wing

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what a work of art!!
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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I saw it at Motoblot this weekend. It looked AWESOME, but he couldn't get it started. I really wanted to hear it...
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Looks good, but bet it's a pain to clean! :lol:

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Good looking bike.
There are several elements I like.
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It isn't shown in this photo but my favorite part is the way he opened up the belt covers to show the pulleys beneath. Just cut round openings and finished them off. The pulleys are custom too if I recall. And of course they are polished!
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he is very active on facebook and posts video updates of his builds.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

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Why is not his frame "butt ugly" but mine is??? :-D ??5speed??just color???
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RB wrote:Why is not his frame "butt ugly" but mine is??? :-D ??5speed??just color???
Simply put, yes! The 'primer' color of your frame (as well as the flat gray of the engine and other assorted parts) just doesn't work with the gloss red of the bodywork, IMhO...
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Track T 2411 wrote:
RB wrote:Why is not his frame "butt ugly" but mine is??? :-D ??5speed??just color???
Simply put, yes! The 'primer' color of your frame (as well as the flat gray of the engine and other assorted parts) just doesn't work with the gloss red of the bodywork, IMhO...
this. your bike will look 100% better with a painted frame and engine..and clean the over spray off the hoses, plugs,etc.
ya..we are art critics here. :mrgreen:
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-gl1100-gold-wing

More pics and a write up of his build..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)

2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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:-D
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