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Thinking out loud...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:36 pm
by Ogri
I was piddling around the garage this weekend. I looked over the Mighty Buffalo, I looked over the RE5 and got an idea.....
There was also a tailsection from a GS1100 on the shelf...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:16 pm
by GT Tim
You're a sick man Tim!
ps: whatcha gonna do with the rotor unit?
Yours a '75 or '76?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:01 pm
by Suzukidave
The RE5 tank is a bit slimmer than the Gt tanks so that would pull off a different look .
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:25 am
by Suzsmokeyallan
Hey that GSX 1100 rear cowl and light looks good on there,,,,,
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:09 am
by rngdng
Not bad....not bad at all.
Lane
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:42 am
by Ogri
GT Tim wrote:You're a sick man Tim!
ps: whatcha gonna do with the rotor unit?
Yours a '75 or '76?
the entire bike will be parted out. It is too far gone for me to restore. If there are parts you are looking for, let me know, I need cash for the Buffalo.
Suzukidave wrote:The RE5 tank is a bit slimmer than the Gt tanks so that would pull off a different look .
The RE5 tank is narrower and about 2"longer. This creates some fitment issues at the rear of the tank due to the frame widening at the point that the rear of the tank rests. I'd have to work out something to hold it down and keep it off my new paint. The front of the tank angles back at a sharper angle allowing for more turning radius before the triple clamps hit the tank.
I may have to put a little more thought into this and work up some solutions. The more I look at it, the more I like it.
Does anyone have a set of side covers they would like to part with?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:37 am
by Gordon
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:10 am
by Suzsmokeyallan
What were the instruments,, the cylindrical type?? if so i would be interested
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:17 am
by GT Tim
I'd like the radiator/oil cooler unit if it is in good shape and not damaged. The gauges if they are the opposite of what Allan needs---more like buffalo but not quite the same.
The keys and all the locksets would be nice too.
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:00 pm
by Ogri
Gordon wrote:Does anyone have a set of side covers they would like to part with?
Early Buffalo or later Buffalo?
Late Sir.
The condition is not real important since I will be refinishing them.
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:05 pm
by Ogri
The gauges were the cylinder type. but they are in sad shape. The cover has been broken off and it is badly weathered.
As far as the dash, it looks like someone took a ball bat to the dash and the headlight.
The radiator and such appear to be undamaged.
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:53 pm
by Gordon
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:56 pm
by Ogri
Gordon, You Sir, are the man! Thank you.
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:59 pm
by Suzsmokeyallan
okkkk Ogri id be interested in the gauge cylinder unit, the ign key little plastic box by the handlebar and the guard on the lower radiator unit.
By this i mean the strip of metal thats horizontal the full width above the oil cooler,thats if Tim doesnt need it.
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:37 pm
by GT Tim
I was hoping for both complete assemblies including the oil cooler protector, fans and shrouds....