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The BOSS - Cafe racer build

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it is possible i think, if you already have the crankcases ready to accept the kickstart assembly. some do some dont but i dont know which models.
you will obviously need to get a complete kickstart assembly and a clutch cover to accept it
 
Thanks, I suppose I will just have to wait until I take the engines apart and have a look!
 
Yet another

Yet another

Okay then. So I bought 2 spare engines because they were cheap on eBay. Well, I have taken it a step further this time. I Couldn't resist this at just ?150

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alli know is that is is a gs550 but no idea of age model etc. apparently it is all there.

I originally though I would buy it to cheer up a mate who has been quite down for a few months. Now I feel like a real bastard because I really want to keep it for myself as my next project. I was thinking a blue and white scrambler!
 
Enough looking into the future

Enough looking into the future

Back to "the Boss"

I got the first coat of colour down. I will colour sand and put another coat on tomorrow and hopefully add the decals and black edgings over the weekend.

If all goes according to plan it will get the clear coat next week.

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The undersides of the tank and tail will be black. :dancing:
 
Thanks!

Well, just after the last coat I touched up the black bits. And then it happened.

I muppetted.


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But I recovered!

Still 2 more clear coats to go and the paint will be done!. There are a few bubbles under he vinyl stripes that seemed to come up after the clear. I am going to try to lance them tomorrow.

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Interesting build JvZ! Very nice! Nice Work! :clap: Thanks for sharing!
 
Thanks guys.

I am loving this stage of the build. It is really starting to look like a bike. Can't wait to fire up the engine. It hasn't run in about 5 years!
 
I like the stripe. I have an off center filler tank too. Did you consider off centering the stripe too or no? What ultimately made you go with a centered stripe? I've been considering an off center stripe.
 
Thanks guys,

I did think of going off-centre, but didn't want to deal with how to run the stripes down the front of the tank. Also I prefer symmetry. The filler cap spoils the symmetry a little, but I'll love with it.

But, I connected up a gas tank and line and she fired right up. No idle yet, but she purrs and growls!
 
Man!, I do so love that orange and balck stripes! Very nicely done. I read about your bubble issues on the stripes. I had the same issue. Then, one day, I noticed they were gone. I know I lanced a couple of them, rather unsuccessfully, but not all of them. But, they're gone, lanced or not. And I was just considering redoing them, in an effort to eliminate them. Odd.
Did you install yours, dry, or did you lay them down with soapy water? Either way, it all looks incredible. Kudos!
 
I had my very first ride on her today. Road tax, insurance or roadworthy ness certificate and no brakes, so I couldn't go far, but the point is I RODE IT!
 
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