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Last July, I got a good deal on this '84 Interstate with around 40k miles.
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I spent the winter working on it.
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Thanks for letting me lurk and learn from your knowledge! If there is anything in particular that is interesting, I have some progress pictures I can dig up.
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She’s a turn on for me, Bravo!!
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very beautifull bike...you should do another... :)
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That did turn out very nice. Good job. And yes pics would be nice. We have been called picture whores before. :roll:
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Nice work. I have the same electronic speedo.
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That's a wonderful transformation. Thanks for letting us see those pictures, they're sure to inspire someone else.
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aussiewingman wrote:very beautifull bike...you should do another... :)
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We have a before and after, how did you reshape the shelter? They're originally shaped to fit the fairing on the 84 right?
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Great work!
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Nice job. Very clean.
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Love the paint scheme. Very cool.
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Looks great. I love the fat look of the 1200 front end.
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digital speedo?
how are you driving it?
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Robin, we're picture sluts, not whores.lol Imgreco: We don't get paid. Nice job. Many would be interested in how you fixed the scoops/cut-outs in the faux tank.
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I have pictures of my tank shelter process, but I need to pull them from various sources. I'll make a post with them soon.

Thanks for all the positive feedback!
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