Barron64 - 83 GL1100 Aspencade

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Barron64 - 83 GL1100 Aspencade

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Hello,

We are going for that cafe look. Happy to have found this site. Can anyone tell me the fork tube size for the clip-on's ?? Will post pictures when I can.
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80-83 years had 39mm fork tubes. Five posts and you owe us pics.
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Thanks. Deal !
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Enjoy the ride!
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Thanks Track T !
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Welcome to the 'Wingdom.

Lots of good stuff in ShopTalk ....

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Thanks RAT. I am looking for handlebar posts, I will take a look.
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welcome to ngw.... only one more post to go
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Thanks rcmatt007
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That should do it ....

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Welcome from Texas.
Sorry I missed the title of your build post ???
You know the one with photos :lol: :lol:

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Looks like it’s time for show and tell!
1983 GL1100 viewtopic.php?f=16&t=67673#
1981 CB900F (Resto-mod Project)
1979 CB750F (Wiseco 823)
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