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Wangthang
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Re: Hotrod touring

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So... what I would like to do now is just get the bike going. If I can get that far i would like to do the dual Weber setup. Can I do the conversion in the 1000 dollar range?
1977 Gl 1000
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Gotta start somewhere. Rear tire, seat, tail light shocks. Gotta rebuild caliper, and rear master.
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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probably will never run :-D
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Wangthang wrote:So... what I would like to do now is just get the bike going. If I can get that far i would like to do the dual Weber setup. Can I do the conversion in the 1000 dollar range?
I would say you can do the conversion for a little less than the $1000, especially if you were to chance some non original Weber carbs.
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Re: Hotrod touring

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I ended up falling into a great deal - used,but never installed. Deals ARE out there. I kinda always wanted the setup just for the cool factor. I wasn't in a hurry and just kept an eye out. Patience paid off in July.

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So, once I dive in, I'll be into it for a lot less than $1000. I'm just looking for some "time daylight" so I can get after it. In the middle of a hydraulic clutch conversion for now...
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Ran my switch wiring outside the handlebars.
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Like the dual headights
Lookin good
Under the knife again
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Life behind bars...
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1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
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1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Looky, looky what I found. I love the www
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Really like what you're doing, but if you don't mind my mentioning it, that bar and the general direction you're going begs for a more modern, low-profile brake master cylinder. I have never been a fan of the tall, round ones - expecially if they become the focal point of the bar.
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Re: Hotrod touring

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I bought one of those Japanese Shinty masters for my 750 and couldn't get it to prime up. I will upgrade the front brake lines and master soon. Trying to sell my dog for some carbs. shakehands
1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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I like the risers, er I mean lowers
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Finished bars except gps. My left mirror pvc adapter. Hey, light, and it wont rust. :-D
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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Got my faux tank cut out, finally. Trying to find my camera! :guitar
1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: Hotrod touring

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:arrow: There is a Santa.
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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