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« on: March 13, 2010, 05:31:20 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2010, 06:21:32 AM »
Looks like a Guzzi and an older Goldwing got it on, and this is that child...
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2010, 06:24:13 AM »
Quote from: CLAY on March 13, 2010, 06:21:32 AM

Looks like a Guzzi and an older Goldwing got it on, and this is that child...


 Lol Lol Lol

couldn't of said it better myself.
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2010, 06:52:23 AM »
Paint the black part of the windsheild to match the bike.  

Not bad, actually.  Beats buying new plastic for a bike that old.
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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2010, 06:57:37 AM »
Put some clothes on that child!!!!

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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2010, 08:22:31 AM »
Two things, if the headlight were bigger it would be in better proportion to the rest of the bike -- my old CB 900F had an 8" light that would have been just right.  And some sort of panel over the plumbing/electrical ahead of and below the tank would be wise, both aesthetically and functionally.  I'd hate to get caught in the rain the way it is right now.

Other than that I'm amazed at how well the faring came off.  I'd have sworn it would look like a Massey Ferguson.
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2010, 08:51:51 AM »
Dunno, kinda OK.

Maybe half naked, with an upper fairing only. Definitely ditch the exhaust cover now. Put back the tip over wing supports, blacked out?

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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2010, 08:57:08 AM »
not to bad, needs somthing to cover up all the plumbing below the steering stem though. and maybe lose the exhaust heat shields..
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2010, 08:59:18 AM »
looks pretty awkward.
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« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2010, 10:36:54 AM »
A little odd... but that's Ok... I like stuff you don't see everyday.

I'm sure it looks crazy with the bags on.  I'm not hot on the Honda ST look of integrated bags anyway.

Not bad as-is though.   Thumbsup
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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 10:49:05 AM »
Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 11:08:21 AM »
I like it, is it your project?

Definitely +1 on a bigger headlight (or a pair) for proportion.
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« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2010, 11:27:20 AM »
Quote from: chesthing on March 13, 2010, 10:49:05 AM

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?


No experience with the ST1100 myself, but both my fully faired Concours and Daytona 1200 were both really hot in the summertime. I did something similar on the Daytona; removed the lowers. It looked good and was noticeably cooler. Maybe that's what the ST owner was after?

If he live in So Cal he could run the fairing through the winter till May or June, then strip down like the photo for the summer. Thumbsup
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« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2010, 11:41:02 AM »
I like it better that way!  Thumbsup  Has a bit of the Boss Hoss look with the transverse V, plugs sticking out the side and exhaust manifolds.  but until you do something about those cans it's still going to sound like a sewing machine!  Lol
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« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2010, 11:54:06 AM »
Quote from: chesthing on March 13, 2010, 10:49:05 AM

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?



Well, the naked ST isn't ugly, for one.
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« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2010, 02:09:12 PM »
Quote from: Altarider on March 13, 2010, 08:22:31 AM

Two things, if the headlight were bigger it would be in better proportion to the rest of the bike -- my old CB 900F had an 8" light that would have been just right.  And some sort of panel over the plumbing/electrical ahead of and below the tank would be wise, both aesthetically and functionally.  I'd hate to get caught in the rain the way it is right now.

Other than that I'm amazed at how well the faring came off.  I'd have sworn it would look like a Massey Ferguson.


 My sentiments exactly. I have the 8 inch headlight from a Seca 650 on my GL1100. The big girls look good with big headlights.
Side panels below the tank that come down to just above the valve covers would look good, and I would ditch the exhaust covers. That would be enough to clean it right up. If it was mine I would shorten the exhaust can, and it would be nice if there was a way to get rid of the two panels above the front of the exhaust can.
 I can see doing this to a stocker myself. I want to like the ST, and I know they are a great bike, but there's just too much plastic.
 As this bike is, I would gladly ride it.
 Nice work.
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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2010, 05:06:04 PM »
Quote from: miles on March 13, 2010, 11:54:06 AM




Well, the naked ST isn't ugly, for one.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That said, if you think this bike looks better than a stock one your taste is in your ass.  Lol
No offense to the op - if this bike's farings got messed up and you don't want to spend the money for replacements, this is a reasonable solution.
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« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2010, 06:37:14 PM »
Quote from: chesthing on March 13, 2010, 10:49:05 AM

Everything I like about the ST is missing. What possible reason would you choose to ride that over a 1k vstrom?


Not mine.  For sale $2,900 locally, just posted the pic because it's something you don't see every day.
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« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2010, 07:23:08 PM »
3 grand buys a nice complete one, can't imagine someone buying it for that price - but stranger things have happened.
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« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2010, 10:11:43 PM »
Quote from: chesthing on March 13, 2010, 05:06:04 PM


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That said, if you think this bike looks better than a stock one your taste is in your ass.  Lol



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