Cafe anyone?

[germanicus]

Hey GSers!
I just got me a '79 GS425 (picture). Before riding it I had a picture in my head of making it into a '60's cafe racer. I wanted mainly clubman bars and a seat cowl. However, after riding it and reading about clubmans (cable length issues), I think I'll stick to what's on it at the moment. The previous owner had the smart idea of fitting it with Tomaselli superbike (I think) bars. They feel VERY nice. Regarding the seat cowl, I decided to leave it stock. Looks pretty cool and I ride with my wife most of the time.
So now I'm aiming at a '70s cafe look. I'm looking for a 1/4 fairing.
The grips didn't match when I got it, so I fitted a pair of old style British bike grips.
Thanks for reading and I welcome any comments/ suggestions.

 

[Guest]

here's a couple of cool ones for a real cheap price. I'm using one for my project & like the looks of these.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...se/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=fairing

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...se/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=fairing

Paul

 

[Blastatiion]

great find, like the sport one.

 

[germanicus]

Thanks guys!!

 

[spots25]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lock...hZ002QQitemZ4612408803QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

check out this one by Lockhart. Its the one I got. What I like best about it, is that unlike the other ones, you can actually GET replacement windscreens and hardware

 

[bonanzadave]

Last months cover photo shows a nice fairing but it looks like the big 8" headlight had to go.

 

[ironash]

Cafe

Cafe

I've got an 80 gs450 and my buddy has an 81 yammy sx650. I went with clubmann bars on mine and they feel really good, much better than those stock ape hanger deals. I also tossed the stock gauges and got some off of www.mikessx.com They are chrome with white or black faces. This winter i've got some plans for the headlight etc, going for that clean bike look. Yeah you will have lots of extra cable length with the clubmann bars but I havent' had any binding or anything, when i put in the new clutch cable i'll run it around a longer way to help till the end of the season. I'm gonna have to measure and see if I can get shorter ones somewhere, maybe off another bike. The clubmans I got were offa ebay.

 

[germanicus]

I've got an 80 gs450 and my buddy has an 81 yammy sx650. I went with clubmann bars on mine and they feel really good, much better than those stock ape hanger deals. I also tossed the stock gauges and got some off of www.mikessx.com They are chrome with white or black faces. This winter i've got some plans for the headlight etc, going for that clean bike look. Yeah you will have lots of extra cable length with the clubmann bars but I havent' had any binding or anything, when i put in the new clutch cable i'll run it around a longer way to help till the end of the season. I'm gonna have to measure and see if I can get shorter ones somewhere, maybe off another bike. The clubmans I got were offa ebay.

Actually I'm considering getting clubmans. I have fairly low bars right now. The guy who sold me the bike said I would have to extend the cables, and that would be a problem (for me anyway).
How do you find the riding position without rear sets?
Thanx
G

 

[baelzbub]

Clubmans

Clubmans

I just put Clubmans on my GS1000 and, if anything, I need to shorten the cables. My brake line is kinda bunched, not kinked, but it "S"s pretty sharply. I'll try to get pictures.

One problem that I did have is that the triple tree on my bike was too wide for the Clubmans I bought. I didn't see any wider/bigger Clubmans when I was shopping around. What I'm going to end up doing is cutting the bars in half and then welding in about a 1-2" section in the middle to widen the "U". I've already cut the bars and messed with the positioning, I just have to weld them back together.

I'll try to get pics ASAP.

 

[Guest]

I just put Clubmans on my GS1000 and, if anything, I need to shorten the cables. My brake line is kinda bunched, not kinked, but it "S"s pretty sharply. I'll try to get pictures.

Try ordering cables for a 1000S. Those should fit better.

 

[KGB]

This guy has some nice ones and a few different styles.
He's not cheap. I've never purchased from him, someone on here did and said it was quality.


http://www.omarsdtr.com/fairings.html

 

[baelzbub]

Thanks for the tip renobruce!
What's the difference between the 1000S and my 1000E?
(Yeah, I'm a newb to the bikeworld)

I've got some pics - the handlebar cover will cover the section where I'm going to weld in a piece of pipe from one of my scrap handlebars so it won't look so bad.

I'm off to install the new Cafe fairing that UPS just delivered to my door! More pics to come.

(Click pics to enlarge)

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the tip renobruce!
What's the difference between the 1000S and my 1000E?
(Yeah, I'm a newb to the bikeworld)

The 1000S has lower, shorter handlebars:

 

[baelzbub]

Cafe Fairing

Cafe Fairing

I just got back from fitting my new cafe fairing on my bike.
It went on pretty easily, which is good because it didn't come with any instructions.
I really like the look!
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(Click to Enlarge)




Fairing on Ebay

 

[xmishx]

Wishful thinking...

Wishful thinking...

Not that I am anywhere close to having this set up, but this is what I'm envisioning...

I hacked up the seat, blackened the pipes and removed the mirrors in Photoshop to get this look. I'm really looking for a seat cowl that would work with my 78 GS1000 and look something like this. As it is, this is what my bike looks like now...

 

[xmishx]

Baelzbub,

I didn't notice the 2nd page until after I posted that last message. Your bike looks really nice. I had that fairing on a 75 BMW R75/6 and it actually works well. I may have to get one as well. My big goal is to find a seat cowl to really bring the look together. Thanks for sharing.

 

[KGB]

View attachment 851This is a "Superbike" seat I have for my 1000S.
I have pictures and measurements if you want/need them.
Another member on here is trying to recreat the seat.



And another shot

 

[baelzbub]

xmishx,
Thanks for the compliment, the fairing itself is really nice, the rest of the bike needs some TLC to bring it back to it's former glory.

I was very excited to get the fairing on. Unfortunately, I'm still waiting for a title service to supply me with a title, so I only ride it around the block - glad to hear that it should be functional as well, I was surprised at how big it actually is. Wind protection and good looks (IMO) is a good combo in my book.
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Like you, I plan to continue the cafe look. I'm going to fab my own solo seat and rear cowl. I've got some slight fabrication skills, a welder, hammers & dollys - hopefully I'll be able to create what I've sketched out.
[-o<

KGB,
That's a really nice seat - I have the same style in mind, but only the front will be padded & separate from the rear cowl. I'm going to try to make it big enough to house the electronics and hopefully have some room for some storage.

This site is an excellent resource! I'm glad I found it!
:-D

 

[hunter58]

Hey it looks good and you answered a question I had. Will the fairing work with my stock turn signals and by the looks of your pictures it will!

Also, nice Javelin in the background. Is that someones restoration project?

 

[baelzbub]

Yep - the turnsignals clear nicely - unfortunately (for me), I don't think the smaller turn signals that I wanted to install will be long enough to clear the fairing.

Yep, that's my '71 Javelin.
She's been a project for the last 3 years... I was all gung-ho with that project and moving along nicely until I bought my first bike. Bikes feed my need for speed much, MUCH better than any car ever has. I've gone 11.90's in the Javelin, but only 13.0's on my old KZ1000 (sold) and I get more of a rush on the bike!

http://amcforum.net/images/Thing