Naked is fun!
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- RacerEleven
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Naked is fun!
Well here I go...start of my build....on a budget.
Step one, start with a low priced bike with minimal issues...
Judging by the pic, I'm not a small person, so a bike that fits me was the challenge.
Found a 1981 GL1100 standard. Running bike, needs new tires, new fork seals. Local. $600 final price.
Success
Step one, start with a low priced bike with minimal issues...
Judging by the pic, I'm not a small person, so a bike that fits me was the challenge.
Found a 1981 GL1100 standard. Running bike, needs new tires, new fork seals. Local. $600 final price.
Success
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81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
Scrambler is what I'm shooting for... well my own take on a scrambler with some traditonal styling cues.
Last weekend I did this....
Started with a new (to me) handle bar. Nice straight reach to the grips. Slight upturn with a cross brace. I like it!
Last weekend I did this....
Started with a new (to me) handle bar. Nice straight reach to the grips. Slight upturn with a cross brace. I like it!
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81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
Then this
Gone are the Orange body parts, replaced with Blue from a long gone parts bike... yes I have another Goldwing (a bigger project than this one for another time) and enough body parts for a third
Gone are the Orange body parts, replaced with Blue from a long gone parts bike... yes I have another Goldwing (a bigger project than this one for another time) and enough body parts for a third
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81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
More fabbing ... chopped front fender. On stock mounting holes for now, not certain it will remain there
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81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
The overall stance. A marked transformation already... So far so good.
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- After a couple of hours
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- Start of a transformation
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81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
After I figured out a starting issue, with a lot of help from this site and other goldwingers out there, (see my other post on GL1100 starting issues) I got this done today...
Cleaned up the seat foam a bit more then mounted a portion of the old seat cross hatch vinyl on the rear of the seat...
In my mind, it's going to form the foundation of the actual seat upholstery. Hopefully I can swing it!
I kinda like it but I think I can modify the drop down the sides to make it more slim... a bit more scrambler style.
The red grips are a hint at the sign of things to come haha. Stay tuned
Cleaned up the seat foam a bit more then mounted a portion of the old seat cross hatch vinyl on the rear of the seat...
In my mind, it's going to form the foundation of the actual seat upholstery. Hopefully I can swing it!
I kinda like it but I think I can modify the drop down the sides to make it more slim... a bit more scrambler style.
The red grips are a hint at the sign of things to come haha. Stay tuned
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81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
motormaster, power fist, presidents choice..looks like we got ourselves another Canuck.
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)
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)
- RacerEleven
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Re: Naked is fun!
No Canadian garage is complete without tools from Power Fist!5speed wrote:motormaster, power fist, presidents choice..looks like we got ourselves another Canuck.
How very observant of you 5speed!
I hail from Ottawa.
81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
lol..I have a decent collection of power fist tools.RacerEleven wrote:No Canadian garage is complete without tools from Power Fist!5speed wrote:motormaster, power fist, presidents choice..looks like we got ourselves another Canuck.
How very observant of you 5speed!
I hail from Ottawa.
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)
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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Re: Naked is fun!
Welcome, I say you got a good deal on a clean running bike to start out with. Good luck with the project.
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
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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Re: Naked is fun!
Another great place for the garage DYIer is Harbor Freight. It's good there isn't one down south of the border too close to Ottawa. I'd be there a lot!5speed wrote:lol..I have a decent collection of power fist tools.RacerEleven wrote:No Canadian garage is complete without tools from Power Fist!5speed wrote:motormaster, power fist, presidents choice..looks like we got ourselves another Canuck.
How very observant of you 5speed!
I hail from Ottawa.
81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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Re: Naked is fun!
HI Easter. Thank you!Easter wrote:Welcome, I say you got a good deal on a clean running bike to start out with. Good luck with the project.
81 GL1100 (customizing in progress)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
83 GL1100 (future project)
97 Suzuki TL1000S (the Evil Twin)
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