GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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Re: GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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I think it looks O.K. But I would worry a little about how short it is in the back. Longer is better for protecting the radiator
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CYBORG wrote:I think it looks O.K. But I would worry a little about how short it is in the back. Longer is better for protecting the radiator

Good point. Hmm . maby i put tighter net front of radiator. Lol

I think ( not sure) German licensplate is pretty much same size as here in finland.
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Your probably right about the size. A tighter netting on the radiator is a good idea
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I think the fender looks 100% Buli.
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What did you do with all the wires around headlight . I am thinking of Bobber with a Springer seat if I can figure out a way to make it work any ideas.
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Bearpaw wrote:What did you do with all the wires around headlight . I am thinking of Bobber with a Springer seat if I can figure out a way to make it work any ideas.
Do you mean wires that remain when stripping is done? I leave all i need to make gauges, lights, and turn singnals to work. Wires which were for radio will be stripped off (all other wires is needed). Wiering is what i still hafty do, so i dont have better answer jet. I get back to that issue when get to it.
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Wasn't thinking of much frame mod other than getting rid of parts that hold fender on.
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Bearpaw wrote:Wasn't thinking of much frame mod other than getting rid of parts that hold fender on.
Is your bike 1200? Do you mean cutting the frame behind rear shock?
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The Photoshop picture reminded of this:
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Old Fogey wrote:The Photoshop picture reminded of this:
Munch.jpg
Oh dear really? I must do some radical chace and fast. I want it look litlebit more evil an powerful looking bike. Hahaaa.
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Buli wrote:
Old Fogey wrote:The Photoshop picture reminded of this:
Munch.jpg
Oh dear really? I must do some radical chace and fast. I want it look litlebit more evil an powerful looking bike. Hahaaa.
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Re: GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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Really looks nice. Look forward to more photos as you progress.
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I got turn signals and rear light from China but not gotta time to finnish instalation. It seems this finnishin takes so long.

I bought adapters to install 22mm steeringbar in these 1" original holders but it did not work, installation is slack. Now i need rethink how i resolve this steeringbar issue. Any ideas??



Short 10 days break now. I travel to Spain to bring back home my daughter who has been in intership there for 11weeks. Miss her.
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Re: GL 1200 cafe (Te Racer) projekt.

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Standard Goldwing handlebars are 7/8 inch. I wasn't aware anyone made smaller bars. Some newer bikes, especially Harley Davidson use 1" bars. A tight fit on the bars is absolutely critical.
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7/8" is 22mm. Looks like someone may have had those clamps bored out to take Harley bars..
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