GT500 Cafe Racer
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Well its almost finished... I have been up the road on it today and it runs a treat. first time its been ridden since 1986! this will be the last update for a while as we are off on holiday.
it feels much lighter than my V-rod!
it feels much lighter than my V-rod!
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Looks great! I really like it.
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
That is a very nice result, buzzer. Love it
Cheers Geoff
Cheers Geoff
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Looks great, like to color combination. Of course you can't go wrong with orange.
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Man, that is simply a work of art. Excellent!
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Thanks guys. Progress has been slow for the last few weeks... I have been on holiday where i got the dreaded flu.... Its knocked me sideways! I did spend a couple of hours in the garage yesterday fitting the new ignition colils in the generator. It was harder to start than i liked, new coils fittted and it starts MUCH easier.
I have also been designing a folding footrest in my head, as its difficult to kick start with the solid one in the way...
Plus i would like to re design the side stand, as it has a tendancy to roll off it on anything other than level ground.... Anyoone eles find that? My V ROD side stand has a device to stop that so i may make somthing simmilar. Bike should be ready for the start of spring here....
I have also been designing a folding footrest in my head, as its difficult to kick start with the solid one in the way...
Plus i would like to re design the side stand, as it has a tendancy to roll off it on anything other than level ground.... Anyoone eles find that? My V ROD side stand has a device to stop that so i may make somthing simmilar. Bike should be ready for the start of spring here....
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Either stronger stand spring, or look at the 'stop' to see if the stand will go slightly further forward with a bit of filing?
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Sometimes I just miss the glaringly obvious! yes, 30 seconds with the angle grinder and its at a much better angle, and far less prone to rolling forward. Thanks.Alan H wrote:Either stronger stand spring, or look at the 'stop' to see if the stand will go slightly further forward with a bit of filing?
Spent a bit of time making the folding foot rest. much easier to kick start with it in the up position. I fitted the spring washer to stop any rattles, and keep it in the upright position when needed.
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Well its on the road for the first time since 1986! It went through the MOT with with no problems. Impressions riding it... Well its dam uncomfortable, but I knew that! it goes quite well, and there is very little vibration. I have had to adjust the rear sets a little for both the gears and the back brake. Both brakes are better than I remember, maybe its the modern friction material. It smokes a bit, but that seems to be calming down, plus I did add a little oil to the petrol, just for the first tank full.
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Fantastic, one to be proud of.
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
A first class build. Now on UK eBay. Looks like buzzer has new project in mind .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1976-Suzuki-G ... Sw~oFXFOuo
Cheers Geoff
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Cheers Geoff
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Bike looks great. Hopefully it sells for a lot.
Question for you- I am debating using gauges on mine. Probably won't. If I do decide to use gauges, where did you get that gauge bracket for yours?
Question for you- I am debating using gauges on mine. Probably won't. If I do decide to use gauges, where did you get that gauge bracket for yours?
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
I made the bracket out of some 3mm alloy plate, but the clocks did actually come with a mounting bracket. I made one as i wanted them braced together, but it was probably overkill...sbaugz wrote:Bike looks great. Hopefully it sells for a lot.
Question for you- I am debating using gauges on mine. Probably won't. If I do decide to use gauges, where did you get that gauge bracket for yours?
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Re: GT500 Cafe Racer
Hi Buzzer, could you tell me where you got the speedo and Tacho from please? Cheers