Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
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- ericheath
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Mine was an eBay special from China for less than $50. (Now $51) Dimensions: 150mm (5 3/4") x 87mm (3 3/8") x 145mm (5 3/4")
http://m.ebay.com/itm/360732485192?_trk ... mwBanner=1
On my other bike I used a Ballistic 8 cell LiFePO4 battery. It is even smaller. It's about $150 now. Being 13.6 volts, it spins it over easily.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/360732485192?_trk ... mwBanner=1
On my other bike I used a Ballistic 8 cell LiFePO4 battery. It is even smaller. It's about $150 now. Being 13.6 volts, it spins it over easily.
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Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
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
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Cleaned up the front wiring, shortened my cables down (Thanks to Hott for the write up). Once the cables were cut down took forever to get it all dialed in, trial and error of like 4 hours. On, off, on, off, now I can install cables like in 5 mins.
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Very serious looking machine.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
New gauge mount, much improved
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
All done. Sleeker and cleaner.
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
- 5speed
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
looks great.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
- Hanslehoff
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Your bike looks insane, I love it!
1975 Cafe Wing
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=56574
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- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Need some help with the seat. Please feel free to weight in. It just isn't working for me. It looks to fat, plump and doesn't have the right flow. Here is what is what I am thinking:
1. The current stitching isn't helping, needs some shape. Maybe keep rolls on top and add side panels to help build shape? Like similar to the first generation GL1000 seat?
2. It is to tall. I can sacrifice some comfort and cut down the foam (I am use riding sport bikes and I don't ride for long trips). I like the before look of the seat with out the foam way better, see picture. Maybe if the seat guy cuts down the center of the seat foam so it follows the lines better. What do you think?
3. I designed the rear hoop to have a kick up, it gets lost in the foam, big deal or not?
I seem to always get to this point where I see it in my head, hard to get someone else to see it the same way. Most of the time I end up teaching myself...
1. The current stitching isn't helping, needs some shape. Maybe keep rolls on top and add side panels to help build shape? Like similar to the first generation GL1000 seat?
2. It is to tall. I can sacrifice some comfort and cut down the foam (I am use riding sport bikes and I don't ride for long trips). I like the before look of the seat with out the foam way better, see picture. Maybe if the seat guy cuts down the center of the seat foam so it follows the lines better. What do you think?
3. I designed the rear hoop to have a kick up, it gets lost in the foam, big deal or not?
I seem to always get to this point where I see it in my head, hard to get someone else to see it the same way. Most of the time I end up teaching myself...
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Any thoughts on these as a look? Ignore the cafe hump ones, just the stitching and pattern.
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
- 5speed
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
I think you definitely need side panels to get rid of the michelin man look. Thinner would look better too.
Here is a quick photoshop..I didn't put side panels on it though.
Here is a quick photoshop..I didn't put side panels on it though.
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1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
- Vermonter
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
You don't have a lot of room for shaving down the foam before you hit the bottom of the seat pan. It's your bike, but I think the seat looks good as is. If anything, maybe add some foam to the very front of the seat so it swoops up to the false tank, instead of dipping down in front of it. I think that will change the flow of the seat. Adding the side panels will certainly get rid of the "cushy pillow" look. I'd rock your seat as is, it's way nicer than mine haha
1979 Honda GL1000 (bobber?)
1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Project)
1987 Toyota Blue Marlin Motorhome
1985 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Dually
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr longbed
2005 Honda CRV SE (Wifes)
1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Project)
1987 Toyota Blue Marlin Motorhome
1985 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Dually
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr longbed
2005 Honda CRV SE (Wifes)
- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
Totally forgot about PS, here is a quick render. Suggestions?
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
It's only my personal opinion, but I don't believe you will be able to shave that much foam off. I made my own seat pan out of fiberglass, and used very little foam and It still has a higher profile than I prefer. The oem seat pan like you have sits up off the frame and tank just a tad, so that's why I made my own pan. I tried to get it as low as possible. If you want any padding at all, you might as well keep what you have and add more padding to the front of the seat so that it flows with the tank better. Again, that's just my opinion. I think your seat looks great as-is. You're going to destroy your b*lls trying to make a lower profile seat. Use the art of perspective to get the look, and play around with fabric designs and stitching. You know what the ladies say... "stripes are thinning".
1979 Honda GL1000 (bobber?)
1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Project)
1987 Toyota Blue Marlin Motorhome
1985 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Dually
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr longbed
2005 Honda CRV SE (Wifes)
1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Project)
1987 Toyota Blue Marlin Motorhome
1985 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Dually
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr longbed
2005 Honda CRV SE (Wifes)
- vb_GL1000
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
UPS dropped this off today. Just waiting on the tube tomorrow. Looking forward to much better handling.
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1979 GL1000 Cafeish
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
2007 KTM SMC 625
2007 KTM 250sx
2008 Honda Shadow 750 Bobber
2005 Kawasaki Z1000 fun
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Re: Cafe/Hot Rod Build 79Gl1000
I think I'm running tube-less in the rear. The guy down the road ripped my brand new tube trying to install it so I just went without. Holds air just fine, not sure how bad it is to run without one but it's been a year without losing any air.
I like the style of that new tire. Is it wider?
I like the style of that new tire. Is it wider?
1979 Honda GL1000 (bobber?)
1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Project)
1987 Toyota Blue Marlin Motorhome
1985 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Dually
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr longbed
2005 Honda CRV SE (Wifes)
1951 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe (Project)
1987 Toyota Blue Marlin Motorhome
1985 Toyota Pickup Custom Cab Dually
2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4dr longbed
2005 Honda CRV SE (Wifes)
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