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Title: some pics of the old beast
Post by: typan on Friday, 04 August 2017, 05:26 AM
My bike, work in progress,  :onya:

(https://i.imgur.com/AJ53RO5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cgBitWz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yYfYKKG.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SnTy5gV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9kgBG3I.jpg)
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: Notty on Friday, 04 August 2017, 06:39 AM
Looks great !! love the bagster - fooled me for a moment - well after 4 pints of Peron i ( £5.20 a pint !! and no I haven't won the lottery! ) :smile2:
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 04 August 2017, 07:45 AM
Great looking bike  :onya:
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 04 August 2017, 05:07 PM
Hi Typan, you sure keep your bike tidy!   Very smart.   
Your seat, did you have it fitted or was it on there when you got the bike?  I've looked at those, they come from France & cost nearly $1000 landed here. I'd really like one or very similar, but I'm loath to spend that sort of cash without the opportunity to at least sit on one prior to ordering.
So, how is that seat for you? Are you a tall bloke? No 'slide' into the tank? etc   Cheers
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: Mick_J on Friday, 04 August 2017, 05:18 PM
Digger bike seats in south wales specialises in that style, he has 3 for exchange at the moment for £135 a pop.

Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: Mick_J on Friday, 04 August 2017, 05:21 PM
Typan

Are those Chinese disks, I have been considering a set for my bike?  how do you find them?
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: typan on Friday, 04 August 2017, 06:07 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 04 August  2017, 05:07 PM
Hi Typan, you sure keep your bike tidy!   Very smart.   
Your seat, did you have it fitted or was it on there when you got the bike?  I've looked at those, they come from France & cost nearly $1000 landed here. I'd really like one or very similar, but I'm loath to spend that sort of cash without the opportunity to at least sit on one prior to ordering.
So, how is that seat for you? Are you a tall bloke? No 'slide' into the tank? etc   Cheers
hi thanks for the comments, regarding the seat, it was on the bike when I got it.the comfort is no better than any other seat.you still get a numb arse after a couple of hours. I personally think seat like this is just for looks. :grin:
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: typan on Friday, 04 August 2017, 06:09 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Friday, 04 August  2017, 05:21 PM
Typan

Are those Chinese disks, I have been considering a set for my bike?  how do you find them?
the disks were on the bike when I bought it. they stop pretty well, although like most older bikes the back brake is not that good. :onya:
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 04 August 2017, 06:11 PM
Thx for the info Typan, I'm not looking for looks, more comfort really on longer rides is what I'm thinking of.  It's not a necessity just a maybe want.
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: grog on Friday, 04 August 2017, 07:43 PM
Col, my seat is an all day just perfect. no pics of 14 on site but same as bandit. best seat ive ever had. rate original 3/10. guzzler seat 11/10. hot long rides i just throw sheepskin on, single layer me, double layer wife. rest of time just naked seat. http://custommotorcycleseats.com.au/
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: typan on Saturday, 05 August 2017, 01:13 AM
Quote from: mjgt on Friday, 04 August  2017, 05:21 PM
Typan

Are those Chinese disks, I have been considering a set for my bike?  how do you find them?
they look more or less like these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Front-Gold-Wavy-Brake-Discs-Suzuki-GSX-1400-K5-2001-07-WDF906-/291956509481?epid=1488179161&hash=item43f9f6cb29:g:x0UAAOSwjDZYj3D0
Title: Re: some pics of the old beast
Post by: Mick_J on Saturday, 05 August 2017, 05:06 PM
Quote from: typan on Saturday, 05 August  2017, 01:13 AM
Quote from: mjgt on Friday, 04 August  2017, 05:21 PM
Typan

Are those Chinese disks, I have been considering a set for my bike?  how do you find them?
they look more or less like these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Front-Gold-Wavy-Brake-Discs-Suzuki-GSX-1400-K5-2001-07-WDF906-/291956509481?epid=1488179161&hash=item43f9f6cb29:g:x0UAAOSwjDZYj3D0

That's one of the sets I've been looking at.