Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Earlier in this thread you talked about 3D printing some parts .... how did that work out ?

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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Crazy...been out of town, in and out of the country for a while and I come back and I was BOTM! So cool, unfortunately I saw this on Jan 1 :IDTS: Thanks for the love!
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Updated shots
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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A little beach photo shot
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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that new seat looks better in my humble opinion.
the bikini model..not so much. :mrgreen:
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Nice photos, nice bike, nice place! But seriously hope you are not riding in flip flops.
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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5speed wrote:that new seat looks better in my humble opinion.
the bikini model..not so much. :mrgreen:
Let's just be glad he's NOT in a bikini, lol!
Seriously, I like the new seat, as well. No longer looks like a fat black caterpillar is along for the ride! :)
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Great looking bike! I really like how the cut down front fender turned out
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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No flip flops while riding, no worries there. I trailered it there. I live at the beach so flip flops are an everyday wardrobe item :-D
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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I’m tossing around the idea of selling this bike. I need to fund another build. I know it’s a tough question to answer but what do you guys think would be a fair asking price?
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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I build and flip a couple of bikes a year. Plan on loosing money. Sad but true. Around here (S. Texas) and probably most other places it is easier to buy a new bike than a used one. Most of my buyers are older, understand the facts of making payments long term and or have some attachment to the older bikes I am peddling. I have a GL1200 on Craigs list where it has been for the last year, listed for $2800. Once in a while I get a call but no buyers. If I go much lower it will be a loosing proposition. Seems like around $2000 is what people are willing to pay for a used bike in good to better condition. For me it is a hobby and I just want to "fund another build" but I hate to give them away for too much less than I put into them.
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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I have found the same thing. It's tougher still with a custom. You have to stumble onto a fellow (or gal) who likes the direction you've taken. Best thing is, I guess, to be willing and able to tough out a waiting period of unknown duration.

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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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I’ve been able to clear $3500-$4500 for each of my previous customs. Similar builds. So here’s hoping.
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000

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Very cool bike! I really want to do a fork conversion on mine. Need to do some more research though.
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