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Get the L out!

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Seriously looking at a 1979 1000L for a mild and I do mean mild custom build. Can anyone tell me if the frame is different from the E model? I want to make it look less like a cruiser and more like a cafe, tracker, drag bike etc. Is this a waste of time?

Dave
 
The 'L' models have a different frame, yes, and also generally a smaller tank and pullback bars.

I'd start with the regular E model instead.

- boingk
 
From what I have seen comparing them side by side the major difference between a 79 L and reg 1000 and e is the way the seat attaches and latches. The mounts for the front of the tank are different but there are holes where the post would be for the front rubber mounts go on the reg 1000 and e. The other major difference is the front forks, so it comes down to how much work are you willing to do and how many parts are you willing to change.
 
If you are going to cut it up and customize it anyway, please start with an L model.
They like that.
 
New handlebars will take most of the L out. The rear fender and seat will help, which you'll do anyway for a cafe mod.
 
Tamara said:
Meanie :) !
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Just love taps!

New bars on my L made a huge difference in appearance. I also replaced the turn signals with something more sleek. My L is just my beater bike, she isn't much to look at but runs like a top.
 
Thanks for all the info. I don't plan to do much hacking, was hoping to just mount up different parts. Sounds like I might as well go for it. Does anyone know if any other tanks will fit? Or should I just look for a custom one of those as well. If all goes as planned I'll have some L parts for sale in the next week or so.

Dave
 
Can anyone tell me what the actual difference in the frame is? I just want to make sure I can mount up a different style seat if I do this. Ready to go pick her up Saturday, but would hate to get there and not like what I see.
 
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