
Getting close to the end.....
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Congrats on a job well done. 

BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more
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Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
Re: Getting close to the end.....
Absolutely beautiful! I'm amazed how much the fuel tank looks like my 1967 Kawasaki A7! Wish mine was as nice however. Great work.
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
just that I've not seen one that high up?
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working with the mentally retarded I would
have opened a Harley Davidson Dealership
working with the mentally retarded I would
have opened a Harley Davidson Dealership
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Mine came off an original Cobra, if you look closely, the pics at OZbook show them curving downwards toward the end, mine curves up quite a bit, so it may have been bent at some time. Not going to try and straighten it now.johnakay wrote:just that I've not seen one that high up?
Cheers
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Beautiful restoration fantastic.
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Fantastic job! Really beautiful. Time, energy (and $) well spent.
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Thanks everyone for the comments!!!!
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Well, I am finally finished, was waiting for the tank badges and a seat cover which finally showed up on Dec 24th. Here it is, will have to wait until spring to go for a ride. Now onto the next project, a 1970 T500. Thanks for all the comments. It has been a 3 year labour of love.
Cheers.....Fred

Cheers.....Fred

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76 GT500
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04 DL1000
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
Nicely done Fred !




Ian
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
HOLY CRAP!!! That isn't new, they weren't that nice back then. Unreal.....
Lane
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Too many bikes, too much time, ENOUGH SPACE, FINALLY! Never enough money.........
Too many bikes, too much time, ENOUGH SPACE, FINALLY! Never enough money.........
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Re: Getting close to the end.....
We need a video of it running!!!! These days it is all about multi-media, not just pics. I love Youtube! That is fantastic work, wish I could do as well with my GT500.