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backdrifter · 01-19-2013, 02:32 PM

Thanks for all the kind comments, gents! The outpouring of support and help that I've received from this forum throughout the project has been invaluable and very humbling!

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Originally Posted by Droptarotter

That has to be one of the nicest Toasters I have ever seen!

I like your "garage" also.!!

Thanks! I pulled the bike in a little over a week ago to deal with the wiring in the warm house. It's amazing how quickly you get spoiled - I don't want to wheel back out to the garage again!

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Originally Posted by Houseoffubar

Very very nice!

Thanks! It may be far in the future, but I have to admit, I've thought about having you fab up a beautiful set of stainless exhaust for it. Similar to Elite-less's, but standard routing (not high pipes). You do amazing work!

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Originally Posted by Chad M

Very nice! I'm guessing its one of those '73 (pinstripes w/ toaster panels)? I think the stripes look great with the chrome.

Yes sir, 1973 R60/5 LWB. I knew some toasters came with the pinstripes on the tank and some didn't, but I didn't realize it depended on the model year, so you just tought me something! Early on I thought about leaving the pinstripes off of the tank - I'm glad I didn't.

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Originally Posted by woodly1069

Freakin' beautiful! BUT...you're gonna be in trouble when mama gets home and sees another girl in the house!

You would think, but I've got a very understanding wife! Actually, the bike belonged to her grandpa, so she is very excited to see it coming along. That being said, I don't think she wants it to live in the house permanently like I do, but she's been very patient with it being in the foyer for the last week and a half!

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Originally Posted by gsd4me

I agree, very nice. Is the engine still 600cc or bigger?

Thanks! I posted on your thread, but just want to let you know again that I LOVE your GS! I'm jealous.... Yes, still 600cc. I wrestled with going bigger, but ultimately I decided that I wanted it to be the same bike that my wife's grandpa used to ride, only restored. If I had gone bigger I would've had to swap out jugs, pistons, heads, and the cam at least. After that, I felt that it wouldn't really be the same bike that Papa rode for so many years. Most parts on the bike are original. Off the top of my head, the only things swapped for new parts are the shocks, top triple clamp, headlight ears (have and painted the stockers, but don't want to cut them to accommodate the aluminum triple clamp), gas cap, and the exhaust. Just about everything else is original to the bike.

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Originally Posted by danedg

When you get this out on the road..

It's gonna get dirty

It already IS dirty! Just look at that layer of dust from sitting in my filthy house! Are you implying that it could get even DIRTIER if I ride it?!?!?

Houseoffubar · 01-19-2013, 05:29 PM

Man, time to pull her apart, and get back to cleaning things up!

I don't know what it is, but boy does she stand out as an concourse example!

I hope you are suitably proud, this is for sure the nicest looking toaster I have seen!

Captmilk · 01-23-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed King

Man alive that is nice...

I love that fairing is that the quarter fairing

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Droptarotter · 01-23-2013, 10:50 AM

I think it's mainly the black rims that make the bike stand out!

Very classy!

disston · 01-23-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gsd4me

I agree, very nice. Is the engine still 600cc or bigger?

The carbs on this were only used on 500's and 600's. So I guess it's the original motor or one of like size. When you see the CV type carbs it's 750 or above.

It's a very pretty bike.

Zebedee · 01-23-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by disston

The carbs on this were only used on 500's and 600's. So I guess it's the original motor or one of like size. When you see the CV type carbs it's 750 or above.

It's a very pretty bike.

Well you live and learn ...

... and most definitely yes, a VERY pretty bike ...

John

backdrifter · 01-23-2013, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the responses. As above, yes, it is still 600cc. I decided I would be replacing too many parts from the original bike to go with a larger displacement.

The entire goal was to go with what I think of as a "muscle bike" appearance. Funny, I know, since the R60 makes all of 40 hp. But, I didn't want to do a cafe racer, but I also didn't want to go completely stock. So I came up with a list of things that I thought would make the bike look stockish, but somehow tougher and more sleek. That list included the black wheels, omission of the chrome battery covers (which was convenient since my bike didn't have then anyway!) and the chrome hubcaps, lower handlebars, black shocks, shorter and more sporty exhaust, and a beefier triple clamp. Like Droptarotter suggested, I think the black rims alone go along way in achieving the overall effect. I kept going back and forth on whether or not to go with black rims, but this bike ultimately convinced me to do so:

I also think the slightly sportier seat carve and the pinstriping around the toaster panels makes the bike look different than most toasters.

Now I just hope the damn thing starts up after all of this work!

Kokopelli · 01-23-2013, 02:52 PM

From a couple of days ago.

bpeckm · 01-24-2013, 07:58 PM

aaaaawwww......maannnnn......

didja have to.....

sweeeeeeet.......

Sox Fan · 01-26-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lornce

That deserves a few more angles and views.

My wife just left and will be out of town for two weeks. I am now thinking my R90 could fit in the family room, right next to the TV very nicely.........

backdrifter · 01-26-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox Fan

My wife just left and will be out of town for two weeks. I am now thinking my R90 could fit in the family room, right next to the TV very nicely.........

Go for it! You certainly won't regret it, but it is bitter sweet when you have to roll her back to the garage again, as I just did a few minutes ago.

Twosaun · 01-28-2013, 01:04 PM

slowpoke69 · 01-31-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blady Hassel

You missed him by a whisker!!

Just about made a good cat out of him, can you tell I'm a dog person?

craydds · 01-31-2013, 01:59 PM

Itching to RIDE.
The R90S has been out for a few short test rides:

Carbs are not cooperating, won't idle. Hopefully cure that problem this weekend:

Going to put on some new Michelin Pilot Activs, should arrive tomorrow. Got a new Marc Parnes wheel balancer today:

It needs for a good washing after all the work that's been done, then I will take it out and THRASH IT.

woodly1069 · 01-31-2013, 03:58 PM

Beautiful! Love that paint!

01-19-2013, 05:29 PM	#3362
Houseoffubar fine beer sampler Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Bothell, Washington Oddometer: 1,561	Man, time to pull her apart, and get back to cleaning things up! I don't know what it is, but boy does she stand out as an concourse example! I hope you are suitably proud, this is for sure the nicest looking toaster I have seen! __________________ Performance Welding Service 1978 R100/7 Build thread 1915 Boardtrack racer replica (Electric Powered) Lots of bicycles Hemp: The strongest natural fiber in the world, and the most nutritious plant on earth.....why is this illegal again?

01-23-2013, 10:50 AM	#3364
Droptarotter Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Cloverdale Oddometer: 852	I think it's mainly the black rims that make the bike stand out! Very classy! __________________ HP2 Sport, R1200S, R100S, KTM 640 Adventure, KTM 520 EXC/Motard, Yamaha RZ350, Hodaka 125 Wombat

01-23-2013, 02:45 PM	#3367
backdrifter Wannabe rider Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Belleville, IL Oddometer: 1,308	Thanks guys, I really appreciate the responses. As above, yes, it is still 600cc. I decided I would be replacing too many parts from the original bike to go with a larger displacement. The entire goal was to go with what I think of as a "muscle bike" appearance. Funny, I know, since the R60 makes all of 40 hp. But, I didn't want to do a cafe racer, but I also didn't want to go completely stock. So I came up with a list of things that I thought would make the bike look stockish, but somehow tougher and more sleek. That list included the black wheels, omission of the chrome battery covers (which was convenient since my bike didn't have then anyway!) and the chrome hubcaps, lower handlebars, black shocks, shorter and more sporty exhaust, and a beefier triple clamp. Like Droptarotter suggested, I think the black rims alone go along way in achieving the overall effect. I kept going back and forth on whether or not to go with black rims, but this bike ultimately convinced me to do so: I also think the slightly sportier seat carve and the pinstriping around the toaster panels makes the bike look different than most toasters. Now I just hope the damn thing starts up after all of this work! __________________ "We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living." -Thich Nhat Hanh 1973 BMW R60/5

01-23-2013, 02:52 PM	#3368
Kokopelli Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,282	From a couple of days ago. __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________

01-24-2013, 07:58 PM	#3369
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,441	aaaaawwww......maannnnn...... didja have to..... sweeeeeeet....... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-28-2013, 01:04 PM	#3372
Twosaun ItsUranus Joined: Jan 2006 Location: South 'n West Oddometer: 98	Filling Up

01-31-2013, 01:59 PM	#3374
craydds Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Oddometer: 1,028	almost done Itching to RIDE. The R90S has been out for a few short test rides: Carbs are not cooperating, won't idle. Hopefully cure that problem this weekend: Going to put on some new Michelin Pilot Activs, should arrive tomorrow. Got a new Marc Parnes wheel balancer today: It needs for a good washing after all the work that's been done, then I will take it out and THRASH IT. __________________ Ray ABC #12947 '75 R90S

01-31-2013, 03:58 PM	#3375
woodly1069 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Louisville, KY...really too far from the hills! Oddometer: 1,154	Beautiful! Love that paint! __________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem!

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