Drawing Parallels: A Minimalistic BMW R80 Café Racer from Slovakia

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I don't mind that, it's better than most R series customs.
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That's OK, although the seat and grips are a bit meh. Make them dark blue or burgundy and you'd have a winner. And while you're at it, a bit less of the dark and moody photography. It's the detail that counts and most of that is hidden.
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I like that. Pure bike, no frills, no bells or whistles.
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*Checks pulse*

Not elevated.

It's ok, nicely done etc. Café racers don't do nuffink for me I'm afraid.

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Yup, like the look of that - well as much of it that I can see in the moody lighting, don't mind the brown seat either, only downside for me would seam to be too much effort to put in for a 50hp lump, want more power from a "big" bike.
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I like old beemer airheads,so I'm in that far at least. It's a decent,if unremarkable styling exercise,shot in low lighting to suit. For once the cliched brown seat and grips actually fit the bike quite well.

Would I ride it? Higher or at least flat bars and yes I would. I somehow doubt I'd pay what it may cost,though...
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Re: Drawing Parallels: A Minimalistic BMW R80 Café Racer from Slovakia

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Looks nice, I think, but its in the shadows...
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