1983 Honda CB1000 Custom

From a simple respray to a full blown rebuild or restoration, post some pics in here so we can all admire your work.
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Re: 1983 Honda CB1000 Custom

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You're a damn sight more patient that I am.
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New plan of attack!

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Clip on only top yoke. Adios renthals

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Not longer needing the steering lock

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Few small updates...

Casting lines removed from yokes and now off with powdercoaters.
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Front brakes serviced (Just need to buy new HEL hoses)
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Frame shotblasted ready to weld.
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Good progress!
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Very nice work.
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Frame all welded up!

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Looking good mate enjoyed reading through
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Started the final mock up

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And seat

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Looks good. (y)
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What are you going to do with the tank, paint it or polish it?
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Kwacky wrote:What are you going to do with the tank, paint it or polish it?
Will eventually paint it.

Plans to go French Racing Blue
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Thats looking cool!
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I'm liking that a lot, not sure what's happening to me but I really fancying doing an old custom.
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Do it!

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