Cafe Racer (Suzuki GS 650 GL by UpCycle Garage)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2021
- (Legendado em Português)
Today's video, is not only about motorcycles.
As strange as it may seem, this Custom Suzuki GS 650 GL, aroused an interesting question in me.
How good is our Life?
You can find the answer by watching the video.
The beautiful Suzuki presented today, it is not a bobber, nor a Cafe Racer, and neither a Scrambler.
This is a Beach Cruiser motorcycle.
It was built by Johnny Nguyen, owner of "UpCycle Garage", in California.
You probably remember him, from the BMW R100 RT(Green fuel tank) and the BMW R100 RS(Silver fuel tank) that I presented 1 year ago. ( • Cafe Racer (BMW R100 b... )
I hope you like it.
Photography by Ryan D. Cheng
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Here are some interesting links about this motorcycle:
/ upcyclemotorgarage
/ upcyclemotorgarage - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
It looks a nice, simple, clean finish, & we all know how hard that can be to achieve. I'd forgotten how beautiful the tank was. I built an FZR600 in a similar vein, single-sided swingarm conversion, indicators built into the seat frame, clip on's well below the top yolk & a single clock recessed into the chrome headlight & even the bar end indicators, really simple, the geometry of the swingarm alone took ages to get right, it rode like a Water Buffalo until I got it sorted. I'm watching this with a friend, who says it's not a very "Performance" related bike, I'm pretty sure that was the idea, just for long lazy rides on the PCH, then I reminded him of the bike I built for him as opposed to the one he wanted. He wanted a 1,000cc + Italian because he's such a good rider, I built him a Suzuki GSX750F( these have a de-tuned GSXR600 bottom end, that with a bit of love & affection can give excellent performance) based Cafe Racer, which still outperformers his ability, a lesson my beautiful wife taught him at the Nurburgring by taking 3 minutes off his best time on his bike that she had never ridden before, it's amazing how many people blame their bikes for not performing well enough, a little "Rider Training" would go a lot further than any performance "mod" & it's theirs forever. Be safe & thank you.
Best narrator & story teller!... Amazing motivations for our dreams put in 10 min about motorcycle's passions.
For sure!!! 100 % agree with you 💯👌
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Thank you. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV wellcome! You inspire me... :))
I like your optimistic comments man, thanks for your time, thanks for taking me out of this world watching your videos, thank you.
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Once upon a time, in the late ‘70’s, I had several GS750 & 1000’s, both the E & L versions. In my opinion, that was the toughest built air cooled 4 cylinder engine of that era. This is an amazing build by Johnny. I am not surprised, his twin BMW’s were also very nice! I like his concept and appreciate your presentation. A wonderful thought to start the day with today! As always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! I hope you’re able to get out soon on Frankenstein and bring a few minutes of beautiful video of your ride! Ride safe my dear friend. Hope you are all doing well!
So, just like i said in the video, if you had those bikes in the 70's, by my Portuguese standards, you were a very rich man, right. Lol. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. Yes, I finally already rode my Frankenstein after 5 months stopped. I was amazed how the engine started right away, and the battery had still enough power to start it. The only problem I have now, is an oil leakage at the front Left brake caliper. If it was a Honda part, this oil leakage would not happen. Lol :) Cheers.
The engine sound is just wonderful!
I like the idea of not fitting into one or no category. That is a beautiful bike. My bike is all OE except the lights and nobody can guess what it is or what category it falls under. Upcycle Garage does amazing work. Can't wait for the snow to melt and go for a rip.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Always a great jump for joy happens when your latest video pops up on my feed. As always, thanks for your efforts at sharing with us great cafe racer builds. 🇨🇦
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You cannot judge a man's wealth by the amount of money he has, but by the people surrounding him. I really love this bike! It is a fresh take on motorcycle design, both form and function. Great colors, the seat design is perfect! The rims I'm on the fence with. Not the white paint on them, but the look of them. Such low mileage on an almost 40 year old bike! It is barely broken in. All in all, it is a great machine that is purpose built, simply to relax and enjoy some free time...
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I love your vids
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Thanks for another wonderful Cycle Video really enjoyed your perspective on life
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having now had 45 years of building my own rides i can say that the metal tech alone has come a tremendously long way. one can buy off the shelf tools that folks like myself had to fabricate and the types of welders and metal compounds available today....amazing. advancements like the ones i barely scratched the surface of ,that are available to the average person ,allows for the creativity that we have come to admire and channels like yours showcase. thanks for your efforts in showcasing the talents of yourself and others. enjoy the day my good man.
=dok=
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. I'm glad you liked. :) Cheers.
Another excellent video, showing the craftsmanship of the builder with a little bit of philosophy and poetry 👌 and making more videos
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Fantastic build, key located in front, under the tank. The speedo on the side, the detail and style with the original tank no less. Suzuki GS650 is a wonderful bike for this project.
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My first Cafe racer Hodaka dirt squirt . Times have changed
Johnny Nguyen, congratulations. You have outgrown yourself again.
Honorable is giving life to other motorcycles.
Can you imagine traveling the Algarve coast with her until you reach the north, Vito?
Yes that's how it is. We are carriers. No heirs. Everything that has been relayed and enjoyed, we must pass on to the new generations. In this way keep it for our children.
We are carriers.
Lool. Yes, we have an extensive coastline here in Portugal. :) Thank you my friend for your support, and for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
I want one. Beach cruiser. I don't live in California but I get it. Beautiful.
Thank you.
I am looking for inspiration for something to do with my 06 CBF 500A. Not much information available. But a build like this, ticks many boxes is interesting.
Lovely perspective on life. Thank you.
I usually find something on each build I would change. However, this is a first I WOULD CHANGE NOTHING!
Simple and beautiful 😍
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You're completely wright , we don't realize how lucky we are !!, thanks for the video, Gus
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This channel is what inspired me to build my own unique bike instead of buying one
Still have to buy one 😁👍🏍️🏍️
Buying modern one is just boring
Simple and perfect machine! Simply amazing video for everything!
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Great video Racer, as always. You're completely right , we don't realize how lucky we are today. A great looking bike, excellent craftsmanship by the builder. Ride safe mate, Cheers
Indeed. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. You too :) Cheers.
Oh boy, let the good times roll. Along the coastline. Along the mountain side. And through the plans and valleys. Let the good times roll forever.
Lol. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
Thank you for the motivation. I have this same bike sitting in my garage ( although not in as good of condition) hopefully I can start work on it this winter.
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Great looking and sounds amazing!
Notable el video, la moto y la reflexión final. Un grande de TH-cam..!!
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Exquisite! Work of art. I love 650's, it's my prefered type of engines. My first 650, was a BSA Golden Flash. Thank you.
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A miraculous transformation of an ugly bike into a work of art.
Talented young man! Well done! And thank you as always sir for bringing it to us.
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
I bought a gs 650 last weekend. Incredibly inspiring to see this one! Thanks for sharing racer TV.
What a coincidence. You just bought an excellent motorcycle. Congratulations. Good luck. Cheers.
@@RACER_TV I am going to convert her into a café racer, hopefully I can manage well enough to get on your channel someday.
Thank you........ For making these videos for us.... 🙏
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
What a splendid machine!!!!
Thank you for your excellent presentation!👍
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What a transformation, well done.
Sempre com belas obras de arte
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
Amazing simple looking Bike. It´s genious.
10/10 for todays video Racer TV, you make my Fridays, keep up the good work : -)
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Gosto muito das motos antigas de quatro cilindros. O som e a performance do motor é uma coisa absolutamente contagiante de ver e ouvir. Eu nasci em 70. Somos da mesma década e por isso, compartilho com você, a mesma opinião. Ver hoje, o que se pode fazer com uma moto dessas, é fantástico. Mas também tenho a opinião de que a customização tem que ser funcional. As luzes da traseira da moto, ficam cobertas pelo paralama traseiro, sempre que a pessoa estiver pilotando a moto. Isso é perigoso, pois o motociclista precisa ser visto, já que ele pretende usar a moto a passeio.
Mas no restante, ficou LINDA. Parabéns também pelo video.
Abraço
Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. Por acaso não tinha me apercebido sobre essa situação das luzes da traseira. Mas depois de ler o seu comentário, estive a ver as fotos com mais atenção, e cheguei à conclusão de que na práctica, as luzes são visíveis para qualquer condutor que venha atrás da moto. Na realidade, a posição da condução nos automóveis, garante sempre que os olhos das pessoas estão a uma altura muito acima da roda traseira desta moto, e por isso, acho que o para lama traseiro não tem influencia neste ponto. Mas obrigado por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.
Thank you again, for the up-lifting words
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
No inicio dos anos 1980 realizei o sonho de ter uma 4 cilindros. Troquei um Fiat 147, que na europa era o 127, por uma Honda 500F. Esse som das "four" sempre me arrepiou. Quanto às motos atuais, geralmente aqueles formatos de farol me fazem lembrar os Transformes. :) :)
Mais um excelente video.
Lol. Considerando que isso foi nos anos 80, é preciso gostar mesmo muito de motas para trocar um 127 por uma Honda 500 F. Mas reconheço que o roncar dum motor V4, é sempre qualquer coisa fantástica de ouvir. :) Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.
My favorite channel by far... A awesome story telling and narrative.. Grande abraço desde Penafiel
Muito Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Love the sound of gs....! Bravo well done ..!
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Another great build, with the soothing voice of an old friend! Thank you for returning to the original voice of the channel.
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Love it! Obrigado pelo vídeo incrível! Cheers from Brasil
Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.
I liked the video Victor but for me I'd rather choose to watch video without subtitle so I can see clearly the full details of motorcycle you are presenting.I love watching your video.. Good job Victor I am your no. 1 fun. God bless and keep safe.
Lol. Yes, I know what you mean. Maybe you should see each of my videos twice. One for the subtitles, and other to appreciate the lines of the bike presented. Lol. Thank you my friend for your very kind support. You too. :) Cheers.
Positivity is just what we need and a great looking bike 😉
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Great content as usual brother! You can pick up the Suzuki GS models for very cheap in California, because they are not the most sought-after at the moment, it is 2:51am in America right now, if I'm sleeping I will literally wake up to watch your videos when you post, thank you for another great video brother! And as always Ride Hard but be safe out there in Portugal my friend!
Lol. Thank you so much my friend for your great support, and for sharing your perspective. . :) Cheers.
Great video! Just wanted to say we here at Viking Bags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good job!
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This motorcycle is gorgeous.
Great bike, and great life lesson :)
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Man finally see something like what I had imagined my build like
I love it , beautiful :)
Bom dia Victor! Espetacular motocicleta nos trouxe hoje! Parabéns! Melhor ainda seu texto. No momento atual e com toda a dificuldade por que estamos passando, sempre ajuda ouvir pensamentos positivos e que nos fazem refletir sobre quão felizes somos ou podemos ser! Grande abraço, e excelente fim de semana!
Muito Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
I will always count on your upcoming contents.
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Boa noite,além de um belo projeto o ronco do motor ficou maravilhoso.Obrigado.
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
Como sempre, obrigado RacerTV
Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.
Parabéns por mais este vídeo e também por nos tentar relembrar que devemos apreciar mais o que temos e menos o que queremos vir a ter e sobretudo nesta sociedade de consumo...
Mais um comentário à forma como narra, é simplesmente sublime!
Muito Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Excelente canal.
Obrigado por todo o trabalho.
Mal acabe a pandemia promove um encontro Cafe Racer 😉
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário, e pela sugestão. Infelizmente não tenho muito tempo disponível(E nem experiência) para organizar um encontro de cafe racers. Normalmente vou todos os anos ao DGR no Porto, e é aí que normalmente consigo falar pessoalmente com alguns dos Seguidores. :) Um abraço.
Great video victor fantastic bike I would pay good money to have a go on that stunning machine 👍🏍 keep up the good work
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. One of the things i dind't said, is that this bike was sold on the internet, by USD $12,500 :) Cheers.
Awesome bike, and excellent video work!!!
I really like that it has deep meaning.
Once I built a similar shape bike for a friend of mine on base of soviet bike from 1957, we called it Bobberacer))
That geometry is super fun to ride!
Thank you Racer TV
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Mais um vídeo de fazer cair os tomates no chão ....
Excelente trabalho mais uma vez 😁
Abraço
Nuno Alves
Loool. Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.
Si se modifica una motocicleta en lo personal tiene que ser muy profesional y con un gusto exquisito para ver cristalizada esta bella maquina gracias por estos buenos vídeos saludos desde México.
Very good vídeo. Tank's
You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.
That is a beautiful bike I truly love it
Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.
Excelente reflexão. Um fato a destacar sobre as cafe racer é a sustentabilidade visto (como dito em vídeo) permitir restaurar motos de 30 anos fora o indescritível prazer e adrenalina de domar essas máquinas. Nestes tempos incertos ter esses prazeres (ainda que virtualmente) mantem minha sanidade. Thank You for the Racer Tv
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
As strange as it sounds, I own a 1983 Suzuki GS 650 GL. I bought it in an advanced state of disrepair and it has taken me almost 5 years to get the parts needed to rebuild the engine. After that, I did not know what direction this project would take, from the moment I gave up the idea of a BMW. Of course I wouldn't do something like this project with this kind of monoshock. Although the one using the green BMW R 100 RT, I really loved it. Speaking of the past and current life, I must say that my first motorcycle was a venerable little machine made in Mexico with a Morini 125 cc two-stroke engine. It left a trail of white smoke and backfired asymmetrically most of the time. But I loved her as the first love that I felt "fly" with me, for me and by me. Born in 1959, my family's television had a black and white screen, in a beautiful wooden cabinet, and on that screen in 1974 I saw rifles with carnations and heard for the first time a song that I love: Grandola Vila Morena. It was the first time I saw the power of technology, which brought me closer to distant events, as if they were on another planet and the silver screen brought them to my window. Now I have the planet on my cell phone in the palm of my hand and my motorcycle is made in India and I know how to prepare a francesinha. I think I will let my imagination run wild to take my Suzuki GS 650 GL to new horizons.
Wait, let me see if I understood right. Ar you saying that you heard the "Grandola Vila Morena" song on a Mexican TV channel?
@@RACER_TV yes, that Year. Was a big News for Many people!!!!!!!!!
The TV newsman says back then that the revolution already start with a song in a radio station. Myself being already a
leftist and well educated young person I
understood almost all the words. What a fabulous moment!
Grândola, vila morena
Terra da fraternidade
O povo é quem mais ordena
Dentro de ti, ó cidade
Dentro de ti, ó cidade
O povo é quem mais ordena
Terra da fraternidade
Grândola, vila morena
Em cada esquina um amigo
Em cada rosto igualdade
Grândola, vila morena
Terra da fraternidade
Terra da fraternidade
Grândola, vila morena
Em cada rosto igualdade
O povo é quem mais ordena
À sombra duma azinheira
Que já não sabia a idade
Jurei ter por companheira
Grândola a tua vontade
Grândola a tua vontade
Jurei ter por companheira
À sombra duma azinheira
Que já não sabia a idade
Dear Alejandro, I am amazed that you know that song. You really are a very educated person. That song is still a symbol of the 25th April Portuguese revolution. I don't remember that day, because I was born in January 1974. But I remember how the following years were politically intense, with the leftists against the rightists. Gracias Amigo por compartir tus memorias. :) Un Gran Abrazo.
@@RACER_TV Gracias, now in Mexico we are on our very own 25th of April. I do not speak about the subject anymore because it could be interpreted as something political and the theme of the channel is motorcycles, especially the so called cafe racer "craze".The cafe racermania. But those democratic machines that give us so much freedom and happiness are well worth the references to history. The good thing about speaking a Romance language as mother-tongue is that our hearts can switch from Spanish to "Espagués" and from Portuguese to "Portuñol". Saludos 😊
thats Phat bro nice work
I have an ‘81 GS850 that I’m totally copying you for!
Beautiful!
Nice bike, mine is almost finished and its really something different gained alot of experience building a cb750 and a z750 and racing my Crf250r I thought of building something light and fast but most importantly looks epic
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
belissima moto!
Another fantastic video, subscribed.
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@@RACER_TV You know I've been drawing a lot of inspiration from watching your videos, my bike is slowly turning into a cafe racer. I bought an oddball of a bike, the Yamasaki YM-50cc and I already upgraded the motor to a 125cc and took out the stock head lamp for a classic 7 inch circular. The motorcycle is a full size adult frame, I believe it was originally designed for a 250cc engine but sold with a 50cc. I can see the strategy behind this motorcycle, sell it with a 50cc so in most states / countries wouldn't require a license thus increasing the appeal and availability to buy. Sorry for rambling here, thanks again and I look forward to more videos in the future. Cheers!
Hola Vitor, me ha encantado este video, tus comentarios siempre son muy acertados y tienes una visión muy acertada de el arte, la estética y la belleza de una moto personalizada. Me has inspirado con un proyecto propio, que aunque no sea la gran cosa como para estar en tu canal, algún dia hará girar cabezas en las carreteras de mi pais. Saludos, sigue con esta estupenda labor!
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos.
A really good video this one!
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Nice bike, nice video: good start for a great weekend.
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You're welcome my Friend. Visit us one of these days when you Travel west of France..
You are correct what once was not attainable by by the average person is now common place in every day life the sad thing is most people take it for granted. Great video real nice bike i don't think any one would realize it that old
As always God bless you and stay safe in these troubled times 🙋♂️🇬🇧
Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
É muito real a perspectiva transmitida neste vídeo. Há muitos que são negativistas e que acham que a humanidade caminha para o caos. Não é verdade. Apesar das contrariedades e das ainda muitas desigualdades existentes, a pobreza extrema tem vindo a ser vencida. É preciso globalizar essa luta porque ainda existem muitos seres humanos no mundo a sofrer da falta de tudo e por isso sem direito a uma existência digna. O trabalho de igualação das pessoas, na possibilidade de acesso a níveis mínimos de dignidade ainda se encontra incompleto. Mas nada que se compare com o que as coisas eram há 100 anos atrás, ou mesmo há 60 anos atrás. É absolutamente enorme o avanço que o Mundo sofreu e a humanidade que nele vive. Para muito melhor. E espero bem que assim continue. Eu faço a minha parte nesse esforço, todos os dias da minha vida.
Abraço !
Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. Concordo com tudo o que disse. Obrigado. :) Um abraço.
Great looking bike, and great video I always say live everyday like is your last day. Be kind to all you meet and enjoy your journey. Do what you like and ride like the wind.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
very well done video!
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Querido amigo, que injeção de ânimo você nos trouxe nesta moto. Realmente todos podemos ter e ser melhores. Em grande parte o pensamento positivo ajuda muito. Por isso, não me canso de sonhar com a minha Rebel 500 da Honda, quem sabe essa boneca um dia chega no Brasil. Saúde e paz pra você!!!!!!!!
Olá Queria Flávia. Fico contente que tenha gostado deste video. Se é esse o seu sonho, então vou dar mais uma ajuda para o concretizar. Se ainda não viu, então veja o video neste link: th-cam.com/video/gW1gmkEJ2hs/w-d-xo.html Tenho a certeza de que irá adorar . :) Bjnho
Easy to decide if it is the left or right indicator.
You are a poet man!
Lol. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.
Very nice video.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.
That is a really nice bike. Very cool.
The moment I saw the tires, I knew you were going to like it . Lol. Um grande abraço. Ps: Assim que puder, respondo ao teu ultimo email. :)
Good attitude.
Muito bem construído o texto desse vídeo.
Abraço do Brasil
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Já te sigo há bastante tempo ainda terias talvez um décimo de seguidores... Mas tem sido incrível ver o teu nível de qualidade ao longo de todo este tempo, o requinte com que apresentas junto com essa narração a que nos habituaste... Tenho como objectivo um dia cruzar-me contigo num DGR quando esta pandemia acabe e dar-te os parabéns por tão original e cativante canal... Grande abraço e continua com esse belíssimo trabalho...
Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. Vamos ver se este Ano teremos um DGR sem limitações. é perfeitamente possível encontrarmos-nos lá. Só precisas de reconhecer a minha CX 650 quando lá chegar. :) Um abraço.
Nice.
Guardabarros trasero de muy buen gusto, sublime trabajo en los colectores de escape, muy bella integración visual de carbs y amortiguador, espléndido reposicionamiento de la relojería...yo hubiera unificado el tapizado de asiento en color conforme al de los puños.
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That is definitely one good looking bike
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Awesome👌
Temos agora estudo sociológico sobre qualidade de vida e a produção de motos de uso específica. Parabéns, a cada dia com conteúdo mais aprimorado! Fique bem!
Lol. Pois é amigo alex. De vez em quando temos que variar um pouco a perspectiva sobre das coisas. :) Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.
Show !!!
Linda!
Pretty good
Essa moto ficou muito top
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
Man, I love RacerTV.
Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.
Merci pour ces commentaires philosophiques
Love it. Only thing I'd want to change is the rear tyre guard, it's going to allow water spray up your back.
Bonita moto, y una buena historia.
Un saludo
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I want to buy it! It’s so dope