1979 gl1000 cafe project.

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Crash7
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1979 gl1000 cafe project.

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Hey all,
I just got a 1979 gl100 that I am fixing up. It should end up as a cafe racer/ tracker style bike when I'm done. I couldn't do it without all the great info on this forum so thanks in advance from South carolina
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1979 Honda GL1000 Battle Axe (cafe)
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welcome to the site.
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Welcome from Wisconsin! Enjoy the ride!
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Welcome aboard. Start a thread in the project section when you get ready.

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Welcome to the site!
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

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