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The Beginnings of a Little Cafe Racer ..... GS250 Twin ...Cafenated

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Flaggo60 said:
I think the end product is wonderful. I must say I almost didn't open up this thread when I saw "250", but I'm really glad I did. I keep a photo file in my computer of bikes that appeal to me-60's Triumphs, BSA's, Ariels, the new Norton prototype, etc, etc, as well as some select photos from this website, and this bike just made the team.

I would have to pad the seat a bit more as my sixty-two year old back would never survive, but other than that it looks like a complete blast to ride. I would say that a good sticky set of tires, combined with its light weight, would make for a fun and foolish afternoon.

Have the police been kind so far?
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Thanks!...I'm flattered to have one of my builds on your desktop! :-D

Well.....Hate to say it guys....but I got so much response to this bike...it is now SOLD.... :cry: ....But the guy who picked it up will definetly put it to good use!

My two girls wanted a scooter so they don't have to deal with a clutch while learning.

I am continuing to work on the GS750.....and I picked up another Suzi last night!!!!! YEAH!!!! I'll post a thread on it with some before pics....This one will be a real quick runner!!!!!!! Stay Tuned!
 
Wow, sold it quick enough! What a neat little bike, and a great clean build. Can't wait to see what the next project is!
 
AOD said:
What'd you sell it for? :)
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I know...I know...this bike was primarily for my fiance and my daughter.....they got scared and wanted a scooter to learn on instead.....to top it off.....I got an offer I couldnt refuse!....lol
 
I noticed in the polishing pics that you use Dico discs, are those available from Harbor Freight? I went to the Dico website but they don't list prices.
 
I found the kit, I just can't find the link for the replacement discs.
 
CB500 update: I ditched the ape hangers for some clubman bars, but I didn't like how they cramped the area around the triple tree. I could barely fit the master cylinder and other parts. I ditched them for superbike bars, which makes the riding position really comfortable.

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I spent quite a bit of time on the front end suspension and brakes. New fork seals, new fork end caps with air fittings, race springs? (found on ebay), shimmed the spring with some washers, 15W fork oil, and new fork gaiters / boots.

On the brakes, new Kawasaki ZX250/500 master cylinder, stainles steel lines, caliper rebuilt w/ new seal, piston cleaned, Ferodo Platinum brake pads.

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I love the brake feel with the new master cylinder. The lever travels farther, but you have much better feel. The handling is pretty nice with a firm front end...time well spent.

The rear shocks are a $9 pair of S&W shocks I picked up off Ebay. Unfortunately they're not rebuildable...but they seem to work okay. I may put a pair of MDI cheapies on it if they act up.

Cheers!

~Adam
 
That's a sharp lookin lil "H" bike Adam. You gonna go full cafenated with it? You'll find alot of sweet performance and cosmetic upgrades for the hondas, lots easier to cafe than the GS i've found so far, at least from that standpoint. Parts seem easier to come by, and swaps and upgrades (as long as you stay with honda stuff) dont seem as far fetched.
 
I'll probably try to ride it this year and see how it does...if it turns out to be a good bike, I may do more with it. While I love how light the bike is, it's really underpowered. I haven't ridden a half-liter bike in 2 years... :)

It's still a blast to ride and has a GREAT sound. I need to get a few audio clips of it.

~Adam
 
I'll be watching this with great interest. I have the photos of your last 250 cafe project regularly on my desktop-it appears to me to be the essence of motorcycling is at its most basic-no toys, radios, flags or bodywork-just a hell of a lot of fun.
 
I really loved this buildup, I'm aiming for something similar, but I'm gonna be honest, I suck with fiberglass....maybe I could find a tail section similar somewhere around here.
 
Aubra said:
I really loved this buildup, I'm aiming for something similar, but I'm gonna be honest, I suck with fiberglass....maybe I could find a tail section similar somewhere around here.
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Its really not that difficult. I decided to try it out and was pleased with the outcome. It was really easier then I made it out to be in my mind.
 
Bhappy101, I am lost.... so lost... I was stupid and bought one of the prefabed seats and I am trying to make a seat pan that covers a gap between the side covers and the seat. Should I Just start all over and make a new one... It looks good and what I want but aarrrrgggg. I hate glass, I hate glass, and I will say it again, I hate glass.
 
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