CAFE GOLD : 10 Years in the making.

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I'll get in line and say it is an outstanding build. The black with the gold accents really tie in well with the gold motor. Some of you guys seem to be able to knock out a build like they do on TV where it seems like I just stay in the same place trying to finish the one I started. I'm so jealous. Keep up the good work.
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BRAVO!!!!
You really pulled it off... If that bike runs as good as it looks you better hold on :lol:
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very nice build. one of the best i've seen in a long time.
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BOTM material for sure! Well done.
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No kidding. I thought the gold engine was pretty lame at first but it came together very nicely. Well done.
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Beautiful!! Exceptional job!
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Now I just need get the title, tags, and insurance. But I might wait in till it warms back up and after I start my new job.
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OhioBill wrote:I'll get in line and say it is an outstanding build. The black with the gold accents really tie in well with the gold motor. Some of you guys seem to be able to knock out a build like they do on TV where it seems like I just stay in the same place trying to finish the one I started. I'm so jealous. Keep up the good work.
Well I have been unemployed so I had more time to work on my bikes this year. The funny thing is I have three gl1000 and I have started with the last bike to the first. I still have not got to the first one yet.
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I hate to be the lone dissenter; I still don't dig the gold motor, but the bike really does look awesome!

Love those pipes, too.

Is the seat comfortable?

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FirstYearDeek wrote:I hate to be the lone dissenter; I still don't dig the gold motor, but the bike really does look awesome!

Love those pipes, too.

Is the seat comfortable?

-Deek
The seat is ok for short rides but I would not wanted to hit any hard bumps. If I had to do it again I would go with another seat.
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My old man had a saying. "When life gives you a lemon colored motor, Build a kick a$$ cafe racer." Or something like that. I see BOTM sometime soon in your future.
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There are fork braces that are of a "hoop" design that would work for you. I have a set, but they are committed, and I don't know their origin.
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Nice job thunderchild, You made the call on the engine and made it work with style. I like just it the way it is. Very nice. Ric ($60 for the pipes !! you rock)
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I just like to thank all the people here for there input. This site has made it possible for so many great bike builds for everyone. :-D
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thunderchild wrote:The seat is ok for short rides but I would not wanted to hit any hard bumps. If I had to do it again I would go with another seat.
That's a shame, it's really a good looking seat! I wonder if it could be finessed to a more comfortable shape...

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