1975 Cafe Racer Build
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1975 Cafe Racer Build
Other than a paint job, hopefully some new gauge faces and white walls I'm all done I think What do you guys think?
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
looks great.
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1986 Yamaha FJ1200
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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: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Thanks 5speed.
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Nice .... watch out for those puddles tho' ....
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Nice work! Enjoy the ride!
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"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: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Yep found that out already
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Thanks Track T 2411
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Thanks Sugs
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Do your mirrors hit the shelter? Looks close.
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
They are very close desertrefugee 70mm clearence
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Like the simplistic, clean look. Great job.
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Re: 1975 Cafe Racer Build
Thanks Oldest Sage
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