The tale of TWO

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Re: The tale of TWO

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beautiful bikes..
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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FYI, RE the fork emblems. Not positive but I don't think the 75 had them. I know the LTD did not have them.

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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
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I appreciate that.
You don't likely remember ........... but you were a big help during my "journey".
Thanks so much !!

Drag bikes ?? I'm sure my son would LOVE to try that!
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robin1731 wrote:FYI, RE the fork emblems. Not positive but I don't think the 75 had them. I know the LTD did not have them.

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Good to know Robin that will narrow my search for am emblem for my 78.Could be one of the reasons there are so few to be found and the few are expensive!
Jonesz

1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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2 Beautiful bikes. Fantastic work and magnificent end results.
Puts my work to shame. crying1 crying1 crying1
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Liam wrote:2 Beautiful bikes. Fantastic work and magnificent end results.
Puts my work to shame. crying1 crying1 crying1
Oh I doubt that brother Liam.
Kenny
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2014 Yamaha 950 V Star (sold)
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Incredible work, incredible bikes. Well done!
John

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1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2001 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R
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Very impressive work and amazing attention to all of the details. Both bikes are gorgeous and worthy of BOTM.

Thanks for all the great pictures!
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Your bikes are awesome Maury. Well done.
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wow. I always enjoy seeing the beautiful work of exceptionally talented artists.
good on ya, mate!
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
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What a sight those two motorcycles! Maury you made two masterpieces! to have only 10% of your ability and skill, that would be great!
Only very few professionals have such a skill in restoration here in Italy, who charge their weight in gold!
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Great story. Great adventure! Super photos! Well done, indeed.
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My hat off to you, Sir!!
Fabulous job done on both. On the fork emblem, 75-77 did not have it.
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Long overdue BOTM for June 2022
CONGRATS!!!!

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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
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and a whole garage full of possibilities!!

Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: The tale of TWO

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Very well done, she is a beauty! Congrats
Jonesz

1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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