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    #16
    Dirty, scratched up cases, damaged emblems and missing a head rubber pad.



    Last edited by Admiral Beez; 10-07-2018, 09:56 PM.
    1982 Suzuki GS650G

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      #17
      I was pretty lucky with aesthetics on this last one. Yes it can be very much improved but here it is on pickup day



      Of course .. it didnt run and I had to replace the petcock, shocks, springs, coils, starter, clean the gas tank, clean the carbs, replace the jets, Replace a tire, replace the ignition and so much more but .. it looked good!!

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        #18
        This was my Kat when I picked it up from Rob...


        ... and now:
        2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
        2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
        2015 BMW RnineT


        Dave

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          #19
          Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
          Rich, thats a nice turnaround.
          Mine is slowly going the wrong way, although there have been occasional small improvents.
          The number one goal with mine is keep it mechanically functional first, cosmetics second. I hope to give it its proper due..... someday...

          This is also the story of my 1983 GS850GL -
          The guy I bought it from had it really shined up - but it didn't run
          I have spent the past 4 years fixing everything mechanically and utilitarian -
          Now I would get on it and ride across country -- tomorrow !
          But the looks have changed a bit -- As purchased
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            #20
            Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post

            This is also the story of my 1983 GS850GL -
            The guy I bought it from had it really shined up - but it didn't run
            I have spent the past 4 years fixing everything mechanically and utilitarian -
            Now I would get on it and ride across country -- tomorrow !
            But the looks have changed a bit -- As redone
            Then it looked like this -- But I have different bags on now
            Attached Files

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              #21
              My $50 GS300
              Then:

              Now:
              Jedz Moto
              1988 Honda GL1500-6
              2002 Honda Reflex 250
              2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
              2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
              Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
              Originally posted by Hayabuser
              Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                #22
                Nice Jedz. I watched your youtube video on the build of the GS300. I don't mind the dents in the tank. For some reason they seem like they should be there.
                Rich
                1982 GS 750TZ
                2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

                BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
                Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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                  #23
                  Thanks!
                  Im building a new video of a little jaunt I took it on the other day. I'll put it in the anyone go for a ride thread. The thing is a fing riot to run!

                  I think it turned out well!
                  Jedz Moto
                  1988 Honda GL1500-6
                  2002 Honda Reflex 250
                  2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                  2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                  Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                  Originally posted by Hayabuser
                  Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                    #24
                    We are working on two cafe builds.


                    A 1972 GT550 when I got the bike.
                    cafe-GT550-1 by jabcb, on Flickr


                    Motor should be done soon. (Those handlebars are just temporary.)
                    cafe-GT550-0827 by jabcb, on Flickr


                    And a 1973 T500 when I got the bike.
                    cafe-T500-0685 by jabcb, on Flickr


                    Not very far on this build. Am using 1981 GS fork tube assemblies and a salty_monk twin-piston upgrade with an EBC MD1124LS rotor, which is 320mm. The gold center will match nicely with the tank badge and the planned gold tank/tail stripe.
                    cafe-T500-0808 by jabcb, on Flickr
                    Last edited by jabcb; 10-11-2018, 08:13 AM.

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                      #25
                      Ok, I will play... From this...



                      To this...


                      '83 GS 1100T
                      The Jet


                      sigpic
                      '95 GSXR 750w
                      The Rocket

                      I'm sick of all these Irish stereotypes! When I finish my beer, I'm punching someone in the face ! ! !

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