"Double Nature" build
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- True Blue Steel Biker
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Re: "Double Nature" build
Good looking spring compressor. Looks like it's doing the job.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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Re: "Double Nature" build
Hey 496-
You're on a roll!
Love what you've done so far, can't wait to see more!
Scott
You're on a roll!
Love what you've done so far, can't wait to see more!
Scott
Ride like you mean it.
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Re: "Double Nature" build
Your work on this is excellent and I am glad you didn't give up after the first few problems. Look forward to seeing it all together. I am not into pinstripes but I have to say it is looking really good.
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
- ole496
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Re: "Double Nature" build
So, I sold the bike to a soon to be new member. He's a great guy and is dedicated to getting the bike back on the road. I'm moving on with other projects this year.
1976 GL1000 "Double Nature" https://youtu.be/IK0YS2uuZtc
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. -Thomas Edison
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. -Thomas Edison
- Rednaxs60
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Re: "Double Nature" build
Interesting thread and build. You're correct in the cost of refurbishing these older bikes. I have been doing my '85 LTD in small work packages - do work/ride/do work - and have kept track of the costs in a spreadsheet. Bottom line is not for the faint of heart.
Final picture before bike was sold would be nice.
Good luck on your next project.
Final picture before bike was sold would be nice.
Good luck on your next project.
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Ernest
1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
Ernest
1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
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Re: "Double Nature" build
Wha?!?
Just found this. Lovin' the tailight and paint
And it's gone!! Ahhhhhh.
late to the party again.
HOTT
Just found this. Lovin' the tailight and paint
And it's gone!! Ahhhhhh.
late to the party again.
HOTT
If we can't fix it, we can fix it so no one else can.
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I'll be carrying the torch on this build. This bike is gonna be hot!
-MCXL
Most people seem to say it as Mixel though.
Most people seem to say it as Mixel though.
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Allllrighty then
HOTT
HOTT
If we can't fix it, we can fix it so no one else can.
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- Patriccio
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Re: "Double Nature" build
Izat 1140? CMXL is 940, so I reckon MXCL is about 1140. Izat your birth year?
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Re: "Double Nature" build
I'm anxious to see how these carbs get mounted and how they work for you. Please share all you can concerning the carbs.
Thanks
Thanks
Kevin
1982 GL1100A
1982 GL1100A
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Affirmative, I'm 877 years old.Patriccio wrote:Izat 1140? CMXL is 940, so I reckon MXCL is about 1140. Izat your birth year?
Alright!BikeMaine wrote:I'm anxious to see how these carbs get mounted and how they work for you. Please share all you can concerning the carbs.
Thanks
-MCXL
Most people seem to say it as Mixel though.
Most people seem to say it as Mixel though.
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Re: "Double Nature" build
All I gotta say is "Bad Mutha!"
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1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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