GL 1000 cafe fighter
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
I believe the contrast of modern frame, tank and tail etc, And the vintage round headlight
works well, I never liked the square headlights and the modern odd shaped led headlight
types just don't do it for me. but then all my taste is in my mouth.
works well, I never liked the square headlights and the modern odd shaped led headlight
types just don't do it for me. but then all my taste is in my mouth.
Dave
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1975 GL 1000
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
I agree....headlight could use some re-think
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
I totally disagree this time
I totally am digging the simplicitiy of the curved lines in the front.
The light is so NOT distracting the attention away from the upper tripletree.
maybe my photographing qualities don't add much good to it... but each time when I walk in the garage I keep falling in love on its front now
I totally am digging the simplicitiy of the curved lines in the front.
The light is so NOT distracting the attention away from the upper tripletree.
maybe my photographing qualities don't add much good to it... but each time when I walk in the garage I keep falling in love on its front now
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
To each his own. If it works for you, thats all that matters
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
hihi
but I have to admit the headlight is a strugle on the pictures.... it seems to be not a part of the bike... but in real live it really seems to be adding just enough...
I know it sounds weird, but I decided to make some other pictures to proof that I am right.... but I cant seem te make a picture were it looks the same way as in reality...
how silly is that
but I have to admit the headlight is a strugle on the pictures.... it seems to be not a part of the bike... but in real live it really seems to be adding just enough...
I know it sounds weird, but I decided to make some other pictures to proof that I am right.... but I cant seem te make a picture were it looks the same way as in reality...
how silly is that
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
pictures do that some times. I'll take your word that it looks good in person
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
It does look good from the front. But looks to much like a chopper headlight from the side. That is where the clash is for me.
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
I wonder if the fact the frame has a satin finish and the head light bucket is shiny is drawing everyone's attention to it..
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
I think the point made about the finish on the headlight is a very good one, robin1731 has a point about chopper styles and 5speed has it about the stand-out shiny finish.
Here's my 2 cents worth...The type of light suits the bike very well, I would move on and finish a few more parts, deciding on the overall paint colors, frame and wheel finishes will help nail how that headlight needs to look. I find that as the "face" of the bike headlights are key to its overall finish... and I'm a twin headlight kinda guy anyway!
Looking good though, I love it!
cheers
Dean
Here's my 2 cents worth...The type of light suits the bike very well, I would move on and finish a few more parts, deciding on the overall paint colors, frame and wheel finishes will help nail how that headlight needs to look. I find that as the "face" of the bike headlights are key to its overall finish... and I'm a twin headlight kinda guy anyway!
Looking good though, I love it!
cheers
Dean
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
gave my wife a DSLR camera for her birthday and I think I finally managed to take a proper picture to show why I'm happy with this headlight
didn't spend a lot of time in the garage last week, but wednesday I made a coverplate for the K&N air filter.
didn't spend a lot of time in the garage last week, but wednesday I made a coverplate for the K&N air filter.
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
Bike is looking great, and I like the headlight.
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
It's turning out very nicely.
Keep the pictures coming.
Keep the pictures coming.
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
tight
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1978 Learning Experience
1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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Re: GL 1000 cafe fighter
Like the x-brace.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
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