GT500 Cafe Racer

[buzzer]

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!

[sbaugz]

Looks great! I really like it.

[Zunspec4]

That is a very nice result, buzzer. Love it

Cheers Geoff

[titan performance]

Very tidy.....nice work Buzzer.

[desmocat]

Looks great, like to color combination. Of course you can't go wrong with orange.

[aarron]

Man, that is simply a work of art. Excellent!

[buzzer]

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....

[Alan H]

Either stronger stand spring, or look at the 'stop' to see if the stand will go slightly further forward with a bit of filing?

[buzzer]

Either stronger stand spring, or look at the 'stop' to see if the stand will go slightly further forward with a bit of filing?

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.

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.

[buzzer]

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.

[Mencie]

Fantastic, one to be proud of.

[Zunspec4]

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

[sbaugz]

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?

[buzzer]

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?

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...

[jezdye]

Hi Buzzer, could you tell me where you got the speedo and Tacho from please? Cheers