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Post by dungbug on Dec 16, 2012 23:44:04 GMT
We will be building 3 x gs550's as soon as we get back in the new year & these should be finished by april (yes all 3 of them) Presumably these are customer bikes(?) Be great to see the results seeing the standard that you've done with this one.
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Post by carbonmoto on Jan 16, 2013 19:06:17 GMT
Had a nightmare with computers & internet since christmas, had some access at work but mainly working from the iphone, all now sorted. THE BIKE IS FINISHED AT LAST Im very happy with the result except the rear sets which i hate the look of. had it running it started up 2nd stab of the starter button- sh1t its LOUD,TOO LOUD Will have to baffle it before i ride it or i will loose what bit of hearing i have left. It did start to leak a bit of oil but a quick nip round the allen bolts for the clutch case & it was sorted. The rear sets are now off & awaiting a bit of modification with my new milling machine, mill out a recess & paint it the fools gold colour & polish the rest.The seat pad will be here on thursday then its going under a cover till march when i will mot it & have a bit of fair weather fun on it. Just started a new project gs550 i will start a new thread- will be making a full conversion kit for the gs550 / gs750
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Post by dungbug on Jan 17, 2013 11:05:41 GMT
Looks great! The GS project will be just as interesting I reckon.
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Post by hudson1984 on Jan 18, 2013 13:22:01 GMT
amazing!! definately something i'd like to emulate in the garage (not to such good quality i'm sure) i've looked at your shop and you only seem to do seats - do you do the tank as well? i'm looking at doing a CB750 and want to really get the same look you've got with this but happy to take ten years in doing it just a project for me to enjoy
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Post by carbonmoto on Jan 19, 2013 10:54:48 GMT
amazing!! definately something i'd like to emulate in the garage (not to such good quality i'm sure) i've looked at your shop and you only seem to do seats - do you do the tank as well? i'm looking at doing a CB750 and want to really get the same look you've got with this but happy to take ten years in doing it just a project for me to enjoy cheers for the comments mate yes we do tanks & tank covers we only have a couple on the website (inc the one on the xbr) we also do a manx norton 5 gal tank triton style a rickman style & a triumph one, just havent got round to putting them on the website caferacerseats.co.uk if you want pictures of them just email through the site & ill email them back. we also do fairings which are not on the site yet tony
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Post by carbonmoto on Jan 19, 2013 17:23:36 GMT
We will be building 3 x gs550's as soon as we get back in the new year & these should be finished by april (yes all 3 of them) Presumably these are customer bikes(?) Be great to see the results seeing the standard that you've done with this one. 1 of these is for a customer, my lad has his eye on one & one is to sell
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Post by carbonmoto on Jan 19, 2013 17:28:42 GMT
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Post by carbonmoto on Jan 23, 2013 16:20:37 GMT
FINISHED IT OFF TODAY then took her for a quick blat up & down the yard (1/2 mile long each way) it is actually quite comfortable but far too loud, must put in a baffle & sort the jetting for the exhaust & filter
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Post by dungbug on Jan 23, 2013 22:46:59 GMT
Looks fantastic.........You were brave taking it out in the snow. ;D
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Post by carbonmoto on Jan 24, 2013 8:10:26 GMT
Looks fantastic.........You were brave taking it out in the snow. ;D Not that brave, i only rode her where the snow & ice had been cleared, then pushed her onto the snowy bit for the photos. I only ride on dry warn sunny days but i was like an excited child at xmas & couldnt wait to have a little go
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Post by dungbug on Jan 24, 2013 9:55:23 GMT
Not that brave, i only rode her where the snow & ice had been cleared, then pushed her onto the snowy bit for the photos. I only ride on dry warn sunny days but i was like an excited child at xmas & couldnt wait to have a little go At least you're honest. ;D My first day back on the bike since last Friday, still a bit slippery in places.
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