Its the original set base and foam cut down and new foam added and covered.
Done by The Oxted Trimming Company of Oxted, Surrey. UK.
They ship worldwide
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
Steevensi wrote:That's crazy.
I would have gone for something similar if I didn't intend to ride with my girlfriend from time o time.
Great job!
I have left the rear long enough and with enough padding for a pillion. I had my partner sit on it before hand. Its not built for long distance but it'll be ok for a trip to the coast or day out.
"I'd rather Ride than Shine"
‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
‘84 GL1200i ‘R2B6' (Rat to Be 6, the last, adopted by twowings)
My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
Basicaly I took the pic of my bike into photoshop and used the eyedropper to pick the colour of the seat, then put the variables into this site and it tells me the opposite colour to my brown
Im looking for a bit of advice regarding oil.
Should I stay with a full mineral oil or change to a semi-synthetic?
Itll be 10W-40 for all year round here in the UK
I don't know what you can get in the UK, but by chance, can you get Rotella T-6? It is in a blue bottle, and is a Diesel engine oil that is a full synthetic. I run it in all my bikes and vehicles for that matter, and at least my bikes like it.
Either the Rotella or a dedicated motorcycle oil. That is what you need. Regular or synthetic is up to you. They will both work fine.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
That is a gorgeous seat! I had a similar vision for mine, and love how you shortened the rear fender. Have you thought about having a back rest that could possibly attach and detach when needed for a partner to ride with??
codyjames707 wrote:That is a gorgeous seat! I had a similar vision for mine, and love how you shortened the rear fender. Have you thought about having a back rest that could possibly attach and detach when needed for a partner to ride with??
Thanks
The rear guard is the bit that unbolts from the GL1100 to allow removal of the wheel.