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Reply #135 - 07/27/17 at 13:32:46
 
Yep, the 70's show has turned out great.  Part of the "cool" is the tank and rear fender make it believable as an old bike....it looks the part.  (Sure would be nice if you could find a front fender that matches the vintage scheme a bit better and wasn't so shiny).

My "next" project is very similar to this bike - but will be more of a "standard" look if I can pull it off.  I intend to set it up in a way that it can have luggage when needed, and can be used on long rides.
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Reply #136 - 07/27/17 at 15:09:44
 
It just looks so period correct ! 1970s all the way. Great build , very unique and one off that's for sure ! Suzuki should be jealous !
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Reply #137 - 07/28/17 at 06:30:07
 
Thanks guys.  I appreciate the complements.

I do have a slight fender dilemma.  The paint on the rear fender and the tank don't exactly match, but they work fine together because they both show their age.  But there is no way I can paint the front fender to match.  So I would have to paint both fenders and the tank.  But I'm not sure I want to paint the tank.  I could paint both fenders something close to the tank, but then they will look freshly painted compared to the weathered tank.  I'm leaning towards chroming the rear fender to match the front.  Then my tank matches perfectly whether I paint it or not.

Any thoughts on this?
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Reply #138 - 07/28/17 at 06:49:13
 
Gary_in_NJ wrote on 07/27/17 at 13:10:30:
There always another project. Funny, I look at craig's everyday too.

Here's what I've been kicking around for a next project...

KTM came to the United States as an import through Penton. In fact, KTM didn't even make motorcycles at the time (mopeds & bicycles), but John Penton promised them distribution in the US. The partnership resulted in a line of great motorcycles in the 1960's & 70's and now, probably the best and most innovative motorcycle company on the planet today.

I was thinking for a next project to do what I did with my DRZ (modern bike wearing clothes from the 1970's) as a Penton / KTM mashup. Maybe a 1972 Penton 125cc Sixday and a KTM 450 EXC-F Six Day. Seems like a natural.

Like "That 70's Show LS650" and my DRZ Tracker, it's a classic bike that never existed. I kind of like that twist on a custom. Although your bike has a look to it where people probably knock themselves out trying to figure out what it is. Have you heard this one yet..."Oh, yeah, I owned one of those back in the 70's" - because I had a guy swear to me that he owned my cafe racer "back in the day" (he was trying to impress the woman he was with, so I didn't rat him out).
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No one has said they owned a GT650 "back in the day" yet, but I do get a lot of complements and people trying to figure out what it is.

I love the KTM/Penton idea.  I'm not far from Amherst where KTM USA is located and John Penton grew up.  

Mark Hyde (super nice guy!) from KTM raced a few events at my now defunct motocross track a few years back and we worked together at Mid Ohio running motocross races for them a couple of years.  If you dig into that project, I can reach out and find out if they have any resources available, but you'll probably have to source parts from swap meets and eBay.  

We also have one of the largest vintage swap meets and motorcycle races in the nation during the vintage motorcycle days at Mid Ohio every summer.  Oddly, I've never gone to one, but I have a friend who sells a lot down there.
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Reply #139 - 07/28/17 at 06:52:15
 
Look at other period street bikes , most both fenders are chrome. That rear fender looks to be from a Honda enduro of the day. You could rattle can rear with that chrome paint and stand a good distance away and see what it looks like. I say chrome it.
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Reply #140 - 07/28/17 at 06:54:45
 
You mean like this one? Smiley

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Reply #141 - 07/28/17 at 10:09:07
 
Yup , I think that's the look you want.
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Reply #142 - 07/28/17 at 10:17:11
 
That will keep people scratching their heads !

On my tracker I took off all identifying markings even ground off & polished main case where it said Suzuki , only a tiny sticker that says progressive on the shocks.
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Reply #143 - 09/10/17 at 09:51:31
 
Anyone that has an old GT, does it look like one of the old spoked GT wheels will swap assuming one converts to chain drive?
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Reply #144 - 11/25/17 at 16:41:21
 
Ohio...fabulous!!!  I know I'm resurrecting an old thread...but Dude you did it so RIGHT.  Thanks for sharing all the source and build info.  I am bound to try this kind of build as I am sold on the 70s and/or British look.  A Savage is the perfect place to start...and Brother...you did it absolutely GREAT!!
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Reply #145 - 11/25/17 at 19:42:43
 
Thank you and everyone else for the complements and encouragement.  I'm very pleased with the way everything came together.  I didn't start with a set vision.  It sort of took shape based on the parts I found.  It was just meant to be this way I guess.
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Reply #146 - 11/26/17 at 10:24:18
 
I'm not a fan of any of the 70's style bikes...

With that said...

Yours looks amazing! It looks like it could have rolled off the line like it sits.
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Reply #147 - 11/26/17 at 19:30:37
 
Ohio...if I could only snap my fingers and apply your mojo to my Savage...I'd be snappin'.  However it came to you through parts, dreams, ideas, goals, inspiration, forum motivation,or happenstance...you got it ALL right in MHO.  Sweet!!  And Righteous!!!

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Reply #148 - 12/02/17 at 21:29:15
 
cool name for your bike, it looks awesome...
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Reply #149 - 12/02/17 at 22:05:52
 
Good lord! I can't wait to see it when the rear fender is chromed!
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