** PICS OF MEMBERS RIDES ** - Official Before & After Thread

[jeffw]

Thanks, it would have required serious fabrication to make the lines decent if I didn't go with what I did. Definitely one of the more comfortable customs I have ridden. Should be nice for long road trips.

 

[gordinho80]

Before:

After:

 

[Kanten]

My XJ 600 / Seca II

 

[canyoncarver]

I like the before and the after on that Seca. Nice !

 

[MMcx500]

79 cx500
Before:

Current state:

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[volli]

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volli

 

[TijmenK]

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volli

Sweet, although I was digging the before look as well. That gaudy 90's look is a guilty pleasure of mine, don't tell anyone I secretly want a Honda CN250.

 

[Gsmoove]

before, during and after...

 

[FGKouki]

 

[YogiBear]

Just a slight improvement, FGKouki . I like the wood grain tank and tail

 

[goldy]

I have often wondered what a good woodgrain job would look like on a motorcycle, even considered doing it myself. Now I know and it does indeed look great...Nice work!

 

[jetmechmarty]

I must like it too! I only snapped a couple of pictures at this event.

 

[FGKouki]

Thanks! The kz650 chopper is owned by a friend of mine ISMarco on this site too. His bike won an award at the show- best Japanese.

 

[Rimmy]

This is my 1984 CB125S. It is a blast to buzz around town on.

Before: Plastic fantastic 80's madness





After: Stripped down, no nonsense around towner









I need to tuck the wires back in but will do that before the next ride. I also need to extend the center stand and will redo the seat, but those things can wait until the winter. I'm enjoying it too much to tear parts off again. Plus, the side stand works just fine, but the center makes for better poser shots

 

[Habanero52]

Nice and simple transformation!

 

[HolyRoller]

Not sure if I am allowed to post non-café bikes but here goes. My winter project all but done. Did all the work myself and went with a coarse paint job... sort of like rhino truck liner... just to be different.

 

[1fasgsxr]

I had one of those GS 750's when I was 16...fun little bike

 

[Maritime]

Not sure if I am allowed to post non-café bikes but here goes. My winter project all but done. Did all the work myself and went with a course paint job... sort of like rhino truck liner... just to be different.

How dare you! LOL all bikes are welcome here, Nice job.

 

[Luugo86]

Not sure if I am allowed to post non-café bikes but here goes. My winter project all but done. Did all the work myself and went with a course paint job... sort of like rhino truck liner... just to be different.

Kick ass job HolyRoller... love the paint.. and love that you did a great looking build on a bike not typically featured here.. Well done man ;D. How long was your build time all together?

 

[HolyRoller]

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Problem is I broke my arm like three hours after finishing the bike (while "impressing" my nephew with my so-called skateboard skills) and so can only look at it for a month or two. Sucks.

Luugo... my job keeps me very busy, so I could only work on the bike on weekends and even then usually only on Saturdays. I bought the bike a few days after Christmas and worked on it most Saturdays until beginning of May. I went over board though and really went to town sanding the plastic and prepping the paint. I am quite happy with the result... even if I can't use the bike!

I still need to rebuild the front forks (Progressive springs) and this winter I think I will tear into the engine for a top-end rebuild). I am back working on my 78 GS1000 café build now. Also have a 71 Karmann Ghia ready to rebuild. Lots of projects... not enough time.