Swissitalian 1200 custom bike

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Re: Swissitalian 1200 custom bike

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DonGold wrote:Andy, I like the pipe shape. I do not understand the measurement. The text says, Pipe length 44cm and the photo is measured with 50cm without cap. Do you have a picture of your motorcycle with this pipe?
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Re: Swissitalian 1200 custom bike

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no pics

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Re: Swissitalian 1200 custom bike

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robin1731 wrote:no pics

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They were there when I posted it.
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Re: Swissitalian 1200 custom bike

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For the new seat, I had cellular rubber and that gave me the idea to use it for frame filling. At the moment it is only pinched.
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the bar is cut and the license plate is moved ....
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New mirror version....
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UK_Andy wrote:
robin1731 wrote:no pics

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They were there when I posted it.
Id post it direct on the forum but i can't remember how to or find how to do it again d'oh!
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interesting exhaust tips.
what are they off of?
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CYBORG wrote:interesting exhaust tips.
what are they off of?
These are the ones from ebay that i posted a link of earlier. DonGold wanted to see a pic of them
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Interesting build, I'll follow along.
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 :IDTS:
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Re: Swissitalian 1200 custom bike

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I like the exhaust. Thanks Andy.
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