Here's a pic of my wifes bike

[ericzx7]

Just thought I'd post a pic or two of the bike that so many of you have given your advice on. Not finnished, but close! Lowered with clip ons and streetfighter flyscreen. I did the paint myself, and my neighbor recovered the seat for me. Also LOTS of polishing ! What a mess that was!

[TheCafeKid]

Just thought I'd post a pic or two of the bike that so many of you have given your advice on. Not finnished, but close! Lowered with clip ons and streetfighter flyscreen. I did the paint myself, and my neighbor recovered the seat for me. Also LOTS of polishing ! What a mess that was!

Lookin sharp man! Your wife's a lucky girl..there are pleanty of guys (myself included) who would love to own that bike.

[ericzx7]

here's another pic

[ericzx7]

and one of the front.................what do you think so far?

[TheCafeKid]

That the stock front? It looks pretty wicked

[ericzx7]

Lookin sharp man! Your wife's a lucky girl..there are pleanty of guys (myself included) who would love to own that bike.

Thanks alot! Glad you like it! Was the first bike I ever did fork seals on, and everyone on here was very helpful.

[ericzx7]

That the stock front? It looks pretty wicked

Not stock. Found it on ebay for like 40 dollars. I slid the fork tubes up, installed the clipons(ebay also) , and relocated the air suspension collars to the top side. All in all , it lowered the front end about 3".

[TheCafeKid]

Sweet work man! I have often thought of going to clipons for my cafe project, but methinks my back would have a sh1tfit about it...lol So i think ill stick with the clubmans:-D

[ericzx7]

Sweet work man! I have often thought of going to clipons for my cafe project, but methinks my back would have a sh1tfit about it...lol So i think ill stick with the clubmans:-D

that's why I put them on top of the tripple, instead of under. Plus being a "little" higher should help my wife feel a little more in control while she gets some miles under her belt.

[ericzx7]

These bars look lower than they feel. I'm only 5'9" BTW !

[TheCafeKid]

ACtually those dont look that rough..how tall are you?

[ericzx7]

ACtually those dont look that rough..how tall are you?

I'm only 5 foot nine, 34 inch inseam. I used to only be able to touch the ground with my toes. Now my wife can sit flat footed.

[ericzx7]

This was it before I got started on it.

[ericzx7]

Would you , or anyone else happen to know if early model GSXR wheels , or KATANA wheels will work on the original axels? I would like to be able to use more modern radial rubber , and a bit wider tire on the rear. And thanks for all the kind comments on the bike.

[TheCafeKid]

Im quite a bit taller, so i think i would be bending over a bit more to the bars...i still may give it a shot...didnt think the clipons over the tree would look good but that doesnt look bad at all..nice work sir!