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    #31
    i think i gotta save my pix smaller to fit more that one on a post....

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      #32
      Originally posted by huzier View Post
      it's not too bad for my 1st attempt at a seat. pretty comfortable just sitting on it in the garage. I'm just waiting on my taillight/plate combo, & would like to take her out before the snow starts flying.
      Do it!!...
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      82 GS850
      78 GS1000
      04 HD Fatboy

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        #33
        Well, I met my goal of getting on the road before the salt trucks do. I gotta say, it's pretty freakin' fun (I've never ridden a crotch rocket),& with the new seating position, it just feels faster.....now i can take her apart and really get in the detailing..

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          #34
          Originally posted by huzier View Post
          i think i gotta save my pix smaller to fit more that one on a post....
          You've got to read up on how to post pictures here - 4 big pictures per post
          1978 GS 1000 (since new)
          1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
          1978 GS 1000 (parts)
          1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
          1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
          1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
          2007 DRz 400S
          1999 ATK 490ES
          1994 DR 350SES

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            #35
            Originally posted by huzier View Post
            Well, I met my goal of getting on the road before the salt trucks do. I gotta say, it's pretty freakin' fun (I've never ridden a crotch rocket),& with the new seating position, it just feels faster.....now i can take her apart and really get in the detailing..

            Looks good! Of course the masses here wont agree but who the hell cares? Nothing like the first ride huh?

            Now get busy taking that thing apart cleaning and replacing parts and you'll have an awsome bike come spring time! Break out the bench grinder and polish anything that will polish. The most time consuming chore but its what makes em stand out.
            Congrats!

            Question, you have a little fairing on it? Cant tell from the pic.
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            82 GS850
            78 GS1000
            04 HD Fatboy

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              #36
              I'm always impressed by the work everybody does here. Good job.
              "When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist." Bishop Helder Camara

              "Beware of the man with only one gun. He probably knows how to use it."

              http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...dStatesMap.jpg

              82 GS1100E....black w/WC fairing and plenty o corrosion and low levels of attention

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                #37
                Originally posted by Octain View Post
                Lemme know about those clubmans. Been thinking about em but worried about comfort. They do look good though.
                Just ordered set of 0 pullback dragbars for mine. The dirtbike bars gotta go.

                Anymore update pics?
                Octain, just so yaknow...Clubman bars, while the cafe de rigur..are NOT comfy... If you like riding the thing more than just tossing it about now and then, I'd suggest keeping the bars you have your bike. I have used clubmans many a time, and with Rearsets, they're tollerable for a bit, but without em..its torture..

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                  #38
                  Question, you have a little fairing on it? Cant tell from the pic.[/QUOTE]


                  it's a flyscreen that i got on ebay a couple years ago. it does a really nice job of taking wind off of my chest.

                  thanks for the good words...

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by TheCafeKid View Post
                    Octain, just so yaknow...Clubman bars, while the cafe de rigur..are NOT comfy... If you like riding the thing more than just tossing it about now and then, I'd suggest keeping the bars you have your bike. I have used clubmans many a time, and with Rearsets, they're tollerable for a bit, but without em..its torture..


                    Im leaning towards keeping the drag bars on it. Done about 400 miles on the bake so far, getting used to em.
                    Friend of mine has em on a 78 CB and although they do indeed look good they're not at all comfortable.

                    Thanks for the input.
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                    82 GS850
                    78 GS1000
                    04 HD Fatboy

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                    .................________-|___\____
                    ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.|__(O)___|____/_(O)|

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by huzier View Post
                      Question, you have a little fairing on it? Cant tell from the pic.

                      it's a flyscreen that i got on ebay a couple years ago. it does a really nice job of taking wind off of my chest.

                      thanks for the good words...[/QUOTE]

                      Any pics!!
                      Im still thinking about a fairing of some sorts, more for looks that anything.
                      Would love to see a pic.
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                      82 GS850
                      78 GS1000
                      04 HD Fatboy

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                      .................________-|___\____
                      ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.|__(O)___|____/_(O)|

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                        #41
                        Octain,
                        here ya go. if I remember right, it was about 50 bucks. there is also a fron view at the beginning of the thread with drag bars.

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                          #42
                          Cool thanks!
                          Looks good but I think Im leaning towards the full mini cafe fairing thing.
                          I does give the bike a different look for sure.

                          Any plans with the exhaust?
                          Did ya sell all the removed parts yet? You should be able to fund the rest of your project with the coin. Lots of desirable(to many) parts on what ya started with.

                          Keep us posted!!
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                          82 GS850
                          78 GS1000
                          04 HD Fatboy

                          ...............................____
                          .................________-|___\____
                          ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.|__(O)___|____/_(O)|

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                            #43
                            cafe seat set up ....

                            i really like your seat set up and the rear cowling section.. is the seat std. cut down?or did you make the lot? trying to do something myself .. regards david

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                              #44
                              Originally posted by lesliew51@hotmail.com View Post
                              i really like your seat set up and the rear cowling section.. is the seat std. cut down?or did you make the lot? trying to do something myself .. regards david

                              The seat is homemade. the seat deck is plywood, the seat back is composite (all painted and sealed). I used foam and marine vinyl to finish off the seat. The rear piece is original, I mounted a tail light right in the back & turnsignals under the whole thing. it was a lot easier than i thought it would be, I just tried to take my time, and plan ahead.
                              Good Luck,
                              Nick

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                                #45
                                In taking apart my bike, there was a rubber "pouch" that held several wire connections ( keeping them from the elements, I figured ), that was located under the seat. Does anyone know the exact term for it, and/or where I might find a replacement? the old one was pretty dry rotted...
                                Thanks,
                                Nick

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