'82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again

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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again

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Congrats on BOTM. Really like the fab work on the rear fender, light setup and seat. Blends together very nicely.
Jonesz

1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
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1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
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Congrats on BOTM!
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'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
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'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

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'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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JamesPal wrote: ↑Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:06 am I really like where this one is going. The blacked out look is cool. what are the final color? I curious about the cables you made. Where did you get the parts? I think I see a future Bike of the Month in the making.
Congrats on BOTM, I know you would get it!
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Start to finish, she a wonderful transformation. Well deserved botm.
If I were young like you I wouldn’t disagree with going lower in the back.
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congrats on BOTM.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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Congrats on BOTM !
Really nice full build. Loaded with cool details and fine craftsmanship. tumb2


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Wow!
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1981 Honda CM400 Hondamatic
1983 V65 Magna
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Been away from the site since April due to working overseas but so appreciate the BOTM recognition. Thanks for the support and well wishes all!

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1982 GL1100 Cafe - Born Naked
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Great work! Your bike is going to look so good.
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Looks great. What brand seat is that?
1983 GL1100A Aspencade
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MattMcCoy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:04 pm Looks great. What brand seat is that?
It's a custom seat by Texavina. It says Texas but I recall them being an overseas outfit (Vietnam I think?). Tex is super easy to deal with and he can make any modifications you want at a good price. Here's his contact info:

Tex Bui (aka Truong Bui)
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GW Hobo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:34 pm
MattMcCoy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:04 pm Looks great. What brand seat is that?
It's a custom seat by Texavina. It says Texas but I recall them being an overseas outfit (Vietnam I think?). Tex is super easy to deal with and he can make any modifications you want at a good price. Here's his contact info:

Tex Bui (aka Truong Bui)
www.texavina.com
texavina@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texavina.dallastexas
Viber text message: +1(669)-900-3051
Texas, USA
"We custom-built cafe' racer motorcycle seat..."
Thank you.
1983 GL1100A Aspencade
1977 GL1000
1978 GL1000
1979 GL1000

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GW Hobo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:34 pm
MattMcCoy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:04 pm Looks great. What brand seat is that?
It's a custom seat by Texavina. It says Texas but I recall them being an overseas outfit (Vietnam I think?). Tex is super easy to deal with and he can make any modifications you want at a good price. Here's his contact info:

Tex Bui (aka Truong Bui)
www.texavina.com
texavina@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texavina.dallastexas
Viber text message: +1(669)-900-3051
Texas, USA
"We custom-built cafe' racer motorcycle seat..."
Pretty up-front and honest, too. I enquired about an RD400c seat pan, and he replied that their present pan was too thin for my purpose, but they had plans for an OEM copy.
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Beautiful bike.
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1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
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230Rocket wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:09 pm Turned out real sharp, I particularly like the rear fender scooping out from under the seat. Love your daughter's flag design, if it were me I'd just get that exactly recreated on the tank shelter, she'll love it and what a talking point.

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