'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
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
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Congrats on BOTM!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'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!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'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!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Congrats on BOTM, I know you would get it!
"If everything is under control you are not going fast enough" - Mairo Andretti
'85 GL1200I
'81 GL1100 STD
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
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.
If I were young like you I wouldn’t disagree with going lower in the back.
Dave
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
1972 F7 KAW 175
2000 moby blaze 40cc
Chihuahua (Ellie)
Chihuahua #2(Blaze)
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
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.
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)
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Congrats on BOTM !
Really nice full build. Loaded with cool details and fine craftsmanship.
HOTT
Really nice full build. Loaded with cool details and fine craftsmanship.
HOTT
If we can't fix it, we can fix it so no one else can.
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Wow!
nuff-said
nuff-said
Short list of former mistresses;
1976 Yamaha DT400 Enduro
1981 Honda CM400 Hondamatic
1983 V65 Magna
1989 HD Heritage
1992 HD Fatboy
1955 HD Panhead (Ass buster)
2006 Victory Hammer stroker (the one that crippled me)
And a few homemade trikes.
1976 Yamaha DT400 Enduro
1981 Honda CM400 Hondamatic
1983 V65 Magna
1989 HD Heritage
1992 HD Fatboy
1955 HD Panhead (Ass buster)
2006 Victory Hammer stroker (the one that crippled me)
And a few homemade trikes.
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
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!
Hobo
Hobo
1982 GL1100 Cafe - Born Naked
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Great work! Your bike is going to look so good.
'81 GL1100
'85 650sc
'85 650sc
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Looks great. What brand seat is that?
1983 GL1100A Aspencade
1977 GL1000
1978 GL1000
1979 GL1000
“I see Angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,
Swoopin' down from Heaven to carry me home."
1977 GL1000
1978 GL1000
1979 GL1000
“I see Angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,
Swoopin' down from Heaven to carry me home."
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
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..."
1982 GL1100 Cafe - Born Naked
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Thank you.GW Hobo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:34 pmIt'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..."
1983 GL1100A Aspencade
1977 GL1000
1978 GL1000
1979 GL1000
“I see Angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,
Swoopin' down from Heaven to carry me home."
1977 GL1000
1978 GL1000
1979 GL1000
“I see Angels on Ariels in leather and chrome,
Swoopin' down from Heaven to carry me home."
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
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.GW Hobo wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:34 pmIt'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..."
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
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Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Beautiful bike.
1976 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Past Bikes
1975 Kawasaki KZ400
1977 Goldwing GL-1000
1998 Royal Star 1300
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 750
Past Bikes
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Re: '82 Cafe Racer Build - GL1100 born naked and will be again
Yep, exactly what I should do - thanks for that.
1982 GL1100 Cafe - Born Naked
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