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The bike didn't run right, so the first thing I did was bought one of randakk's kits and rebuilt the carbs. I did one half first and then laid them together for comparison. The bike still didn't run right so I made a timing light and re-timed it. Things got a lot better so I borrowed some vacuum gauges and balanced the carbs. As soon as I hit the sweet spot I knew it. She finally started purring like a kitten... I jumped on and could not believe the difference. This is a fun bike to ride! I replaced the timing belt and all of the filters and she hasn't had an issue since.76 Cafe "Triple 9"
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
The bike didn't run right, so the first thing I did was bought one of randakk's kits and rebuilt the carbs. I did one half first and then laid them together for comparison. The bike still didn't run right so I made a timing light and re-timed it. Things got a lot better so I borrowed some vacuum gauges and balanced the carbs. As soon as I hit the sweet spot I knew it. She finally started purring like a kitten... I jumped on and could not believe the difference. This is a fun bike to ride! I replaced the timing belt and all of the filters and she hasn't had an issue since.
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Here are my renderings I did over time. Slowly it evolved until I finally finished.
I do 3D design for a living so I took some measurements and designed some new shelter panels around the existing lid. I overlaid the 3d image on the bike to produce the following image.
After seeing some classic dodge car with a similar stripe, I knew that's what I wanted to do for the paint scheme. The following picture was my last rendering I did.
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
You've done some nice work there.




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2003 Goldwing Daily Rider
1975 Goldwing 'Max'
1984 Goldwing New Bagger Project
1986 Goldwing Aspy 2nd daily rider
1976 Goldwing 'Grocery Getter' Sold
1985 Goldwing Interstate 'NCC-1985' sold
1981 Silverwing Sold
1982 Goldeing Project Sold
1981 Goldwing Parted Out
1983 Goldwing Project Sold
1973 CB500F Long Gone
1966 CL77 First Street Bike
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your work.
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Wow, that's a great looking bike - nice job!
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Great job Devo26. A very fine example of a cafe GoldWing. 

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Standard 1976 GL1000 Being Morphed into the Alberta Super Clipper
Standard 1976 GL1000 Being Morphed into the Alberta Super Clipper
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
lots of nice details.
the muffler - aftermarket. bmw, triumph, none of the above?
goes good with the scheme.
100hrs on the shelter....that is some serious time. no matter looks good / you had "fun" right!
the muffler - aftermarket. bmw, triumph, none of the above?
goes good with the scheme.
100hrs on the shelter....that is some serious time. no matter looks good / you had "fun" right!
It is what it is.
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Nicely done. I like your solution to making your vision work. It was what you want so you found a way to create or modify it.
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1981 CX500 café project for Anakin
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Dude my hat is off to you! What a stunning creation - I can see why it took you 3 years ! Wish I had that much patience and skill



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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
You've created a beautiful thing, you can be very proud of that one.
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Stunningly beautiful !!
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ALL WE WANT TO DO IS DRINK OUR ESPRESSO, RIDE OUR MACHINES, AND NOT BE HASSLED BY THE MAN
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
i REALLY like this creation. i always say, "its in the details", and you have proven me correct. i like the mufflers instead of the straight pipes. draws the eye back and makes the bike look long and low. i feel your pain on the glass work, and your addiction to polishing. i share both
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1977 custom with 1200 engine
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
Beautiful bike! I'm just starting on my journey and look forward to reading your full writeup. This is another good example of something I'd like to shoot for.
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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
The mufflers are "Dunstall Style Reverse Cone" from Dime City Cycles. Good quality, good sound and cheap to boot. $55/ea and they bolt right up with a slight bend to the bracket they come with.Pony Ruiz wrote:lots of nice details.
the muffler - aftermarket. bmw, triumph, none of the above?
goes good with the scheme.
100hrs on the shelter....that is some serious time. no matter looks good / you had "fun" right!
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-c ... 84051.html
I will post some more pictures of the "details" soon
GL1000
Triple 9

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Re: 76 Cafe "Triple 9"
"A+" can't do better than that!
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
