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Started by dozer1 at 06-10-2008 7:09 AM. Topic has 182 replies.

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   06-10-2008, 7:09 AM
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   06-10-2008, 9:07 AM
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Love the Rage sicker.  I'll post some before and after pics in here when I get done painting!

1980 Cx500 Custom "Rusty Bob" - Sold
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   06-10-2008, 2:20 PM
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78 cx500 (rodent)(my twisted twin)
82 cx500c (parts)
86 cmx450 (wifey's)
and in the future who knows

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mine:

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1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

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A naked 1981 GL500, story here.


A 1982 GL500 Interstate assembled from several parts bikes.  The frame and many parts are from the original GL500I that I purchased new in 1982.


A 1983 GL650 Interstate purchased in 2004.  It needed some work but after a light restoration it's not too hard on the eyes.


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   06-10-2008, 4:07 PM
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Before (but after getting rid of all the surface rust and scrubbing...):



And after:



This week I'll have my new rear fender, tail light, and blinkers. I'll have to repost because it'll look a lot different....

If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....

1980 CX500 Custom, Hondian
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   06-10-2008, 5:24 PM
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Before



1st time


2nd time



'82 Silverwing Chopper
'02 750 Shadow

http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx


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   06-10-2008, 6:25 PM
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Mine:




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   06-10-2008, 7:23 PM
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Not much to see ripped up seat, mess of cut wires, no side pannels, and mud.

New carbs, forks, exhaust, mirrors, handle bars, headlight, marker lights, grips,
gas tank, side panels, sissy bar, rear fender/ tail light, seat, master cylinder,
speedometer, tach, front and rear rims, and left control switch.

A lot better but never finished.

This is my brothers bike that I painted for him. I do a lot of work on it.
And it gets a lot of my second hand parts.

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   06-11-2008, 4:15 AM
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Mine BEFORE>
<img src="http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/bear351c/DSCF6400.jpg" border="0" />
and NOW>
<img src="http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd126/bear351c/IMGP0469.jpg" border="0" />
Not finished yet. Ya ThiNk!
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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   06-11-2008, 8:18 AM
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 BearCX wrote:
Mine BEFORE> and NOW> Not finished yet. Ya ThiNk!

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1982 CX500C
1980 CX500D
1981 GL500I (wife)
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   06-11-2008, 12:27 PM
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Work in progress... always seems to get bumped behind other projects, but she's been taking me to work for a few weeks now...


Massively hacked-up '80 CX500C bobber/ratbike- "Doom Cookie"
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   06-11-2008, 5:57 PM
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looking at your pipes says to me that your neighbors must love you as much as mine love me. lmao. What are those massive things? RoadKing pipes?

If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.

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   06-11-2008, 6:00 PM
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Just ordered my clubman bars, should be here at the end of the month.



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Bear, I like the bike, but I think it's too busy for me. Maybe you should strip it down a lil more.

If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.

'82 GL500i Ratbike
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Still a work in progress...
If it can be welded, wired, screwed, bolted, or torqued, lemme at it. I'll franken' fab anything.

'82 GL500i Ratbike
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after....and still working on it.


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Johnathan, it looks as though our bikes will end up looking very similar in the end . I really dig the whitewall tires, and I put a visor on my headlight yesterday! I like how you shined up your paint a little as well. My fenders will be here at the end of the week. I can't wait....

If it wasn't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.....

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   06-11-2008, 8:06 PM
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johnathan, that exhaust looks awesome
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   06-11-2008, 8:56 PM
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Dozer1
What so those straight pipes sound like?
I really like the way they look.


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   06-11-2008, 10:14 PM
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Good A bit on the loud side, but never enough to get hassled by the cops or get anyone to say that they are TOO loud. Most people think it sounds like a Ducati


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Riding a motorcycle is pure freedom that only those who ride can truely appreciate.

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