81 cafe scrambler
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
I am looking at the headlight mount. Can the factory mounts just be reversed or is there some fabrication needed
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
If you mean to lower the light, yes.
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.
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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
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Yes, I was just looking at lowering the light
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Others have done that. You might need to make some rubber shims to keep it snug. Not sure if someone carries o-rings that big, but maybe.
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
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Love this bike. Where did you get the seat?
1980 CB750F Ghetto Street fighter
1980 GL1100
1978 CB400T2
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1978 CB400T2
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Like the bike. Especially like the way you have treated the shelter. Might copy your design on a '78 I am just about ready to paint. Dark gray and platinum.
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
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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
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Love it....
...everything except for the car "H" Honda logo -- your 'wing needs wings!
The knobbies are a bit unconventional but look good on the bike. I'm thinking about putting Shinko 705 dual-sports on mine when this set wears out. Is the suspension too low for an off-road bike?
...everything except for the car "H" Honda logo -- your 'wing needs wings!
The knobbies are a bit unconventional but look good on the bike. I'm thinking about putting Shinko 705 dual-sports on mine when this set wears out. Is the suspension too low for an off-road bike?
( Other bikes: 76 CB200T | 68 CL350 | 69 CB350 | 76 CB360T | 78 CB400T | 81 CM400 | 79 CB750F | 81 CB650C | 73, 74, 76 CB750K | 83 V45 Magna | 84 V65 Magna )
'78 GL1000 :: EMGO Superbike handlebars, Corbin touring seat, National Cycle F-16 windscreen, EMGO "Roadhawk" wide-mouth 24" megaphones.
'78 GL1000 :: EMGO Superbike handlebars, Corbin touring seat, National Cycle F-16 windscreen, EMGO "Roadhawk" wide-mouth 24" megaphones.
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Spring picture. First time out this year. I have missed her, and now are into another week of rain, so I'll have to wait a bit to get her out again.
Not much different from the last pic except for wire mesh headlight cover. I did just put on some new bullet turn-signals this morning (not in picture), and I have some LED spotlights I am going to try to hide somewhere on it to give me a little more light at night.
Not much different from the last pic except for wire mesh headlight cover. I did just put on some new bullet turn-signals this morning (not in picture), and I have some LED spotlights I am going to try to hide somewhere on it to give me a little more light at night.
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
what breed is your exhaust system?
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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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)
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Hi Johnnyfeaver
What size and type of tires are those...the bike looks great..
What size and type of tires are those...the bike looks great..
1988 Goldwing Aspencade (now sold to a good home)
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1978 Goldwing modified Cafe Racer (first out for 2017 and now dirty)
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1980 Gl1100 running around naked (presently looking at me with a disapproving look)
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
What exhaust pipes are you using on the GL head pipes? Did you have to modify the stock pipes to accept them? Thanks.
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
I think those are stock 1100 pipes with the tips cut off and painted black.
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
I like your bike A LOT. (and I usually like 'em decked out with fairings and bags)johnnyfever wrote:I had street tires, but I'm out in the boonies a bit and the gravel doesn't do well with smooth tires. Since I've put the lugs on it is glued to the road, rides smooth, no issues. Won't be going back for sure.
I'm REALLY "digging" your tires..... (pun intended)
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Before you mess with LED spots, check your headlight adjustment - looks to be pointing too low in your pics...
(I've been amazed at how much better you can see at night when the headlight is correctly adjusted )
(I've been amazed at how much better you can see at night when the headlight is correctly adjusted )
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Re: 81 cafe scrambler
Nice bike. I’m working in the same direction. The tires that came with my 79 are pretty new but when the where out I found some nice 80/20 road /dirt I’m gonna throw on.
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