The Artyfarty BulldogBobber Photo-art Exhibition

[mattayou]

Man, these are some cool pics of one butt kickin' motorcycle. I keep telling my wife I'd like to get a Valkyrie Rune if I had more money then sense. I have the same reaction looking at Octane's Bulldog as I do when I see a Rune. I want one....bad. That is one cool motorcycle. Thanks!

Brand new Dealership just opened up by my Parents house in Western NY and the have a 05 "Ruined" on display as you enter the showroom. Was that the last year they made those??

I actually thought it was 2004 but if there is 2005 then it is the last one.

[Fred]

Hey Octane, i,ll just bought me a '76 GL1000, and what a long way to go for me But...... when I see your Bulldog, I'll know that I bought just the right bike for me.
Some questions, is the tank the original one or is it from a different bike.
and how did you made you sadle.

Greetzzz from Belgium, Fred.

[Whiskerfish]

Fred

The entire build is documented here: http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2680

Welcome to the group!!

[octane]

Welcome Fred.

Check your PM.

[hmratbam]

Howdy Fred,Welcome and God Bless!
Ron

[Fred]

Tnks guys,
this forum really is a BIGGGGGGGGGGGG advantage for a lots of people.

I'll spend almost the whole weekend in reading all the stuf
My wife was really happy with me
But Octane, all credits for you wat a lot of information and really very very clear, tnks man.
So now the GL1000, I'll stript it, first step is now to clean the carbs and here him running, it didnd run for two years.
And when its runs (and shifts) dragbike good, then I'll rebuild him.
OK guys, tomorrow a normal working day, I'am going to drink a few beers and spend some time with my wife.

[Vader]

That bike is one of the greatest things i have ever seen. the reason i joined this group. i want a bike like that.

[mattayou]

Nice.

Maybe black out the front brake fluid resevoir so it doesn't draw the eye so much?

Gord

That's really weird I was looking at the pic's and thinking that reservoir really stands out from the rest of the bike and not in a good way, and then I read your comments.
Great Minds.

[octane]

Thank you Fred and thank you Vader for your kind words.

.. front brake fluid resevoir ..... really stands out from the rest of the bike and not in a good way...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
You're quite right!


I'll do something about it!

.-)

[mattayou]

Thank you Fred and thank you Vader for your kind words.

.. front brake fluid resevoir ..... really stands out from the rest of the bike and not in a good way...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
You're quite right!


I'll do something about it!

.-)

I am sorry, I didn't mean anything by it! Other than that it is a perfect machine it's just a really minor distraction.

[octane]

Thank you Fred and thank you Vader for your kind words.

.. front brake fluid resevoir ..... really stands out from the rest of the bike and not in a good way...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!
You're quite right!


I'll do something about it!

.-)

I am sorry, I didn't mean anything by it!.....

No no no; don't be sorry.
I read no bad intention on your behalf.

..and you ARE right about the reservoir!


Please my man; it's ALL cool!!!!

[jwestcott]

how do you get by with no taillight? and what kind of rear fender is that?

[birddog]

Nice bike. What kind of seat do you have on it? It looks sharp!

[octane]

Thanks!

You can find all the info about fender, seat, etc. here:

Body / frame /style

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[totaldoughnut]

I recently picked up a 76 GL1000 that I have already tore down to the frame for a complete rebuild. I really love the Octanes bike, but im thinking that I want to build an old school full fendered cruiser with big beach bars. My question is in regards to the 16" wheel conversion. I was planing on running 16" wheels with Avon whitewalls but I was not sure if that would leave room between the fork legs for a fender. Opinions please, im taking lots of photos of my project, I may post some one day.