GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. - Page 3

KevinJ · 07-25-2011, 03:57 PM

Its a pretty narrow fork (35mm) so anything should fit, I used a bigger gator as I wanted it to look a little beefier.
And Thanks, Kevin.

KevinJ · 07-25-2011, 04:00 PM

Cool pics...! Glad you were able to go by there while she was working.

cayuse · 07-25-2011, 07:24 PM

Thanks Kevin, it was a real treat to get a close-up look!
I can't get clip-ons off my mind now! :rawk:

KevinJ · 07-27-2011, 01:08 PM

Went for the Moto Guzzi Le Mans clip-ons because they are one of the few bars that I could find that actually brought the bar up and away from the fork a bit. Straight clip-ons would have to be mounted at a 90 off the fork to allow for the fork locking when parking... Thought that would just look awkward. The Guzzi bars allow for a nice amount of angle and still allows for locking the steering.

cayuse · 07-28-2011, 04:49 PM

Thanks Kevin,

Where did you find these? Ebay?
after looking at the usual clip-on designs I can see why these would work better, with the fat GZ tank.

KrazeeMyke · 07-29-2011, 12:07 PM

Awesome job.

I like the front fender Plate.

KevinJ · 07-31-2011, 07:17 PM

Yes, found the bars on ebay. Bought the set for$90, but if you're patient you can buy singles cheaper.

mavrix · 08-07-2011, 08:30 AM

I had to look twice; it looked like a totally different bike! Looks great!

Mercutio57 · 08-07-2011, 05:31 PM

Beautiful job! As we have seen on this forum, the GZ makes a great bobber. I would never have imagined a retro cafe racer, though! Great work.

ratrod · 10-01-2011, 08:58 PM

Very Very Very NICE

07-25-2011, 03:57 PM	#21
KevinJ Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BC Canada Posts: 12	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Its a pretty narrow fork (35mm) so anything should fit, I used a bigger gator as I wanted it to look a little beefier. And Thanks, Kevin. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-25-2011, 04:00 PM	#22
KevinJ Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BC Canada Posts: 12	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Cool pics...! Glad you were able to go by there while she was working.
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07-25-2011, 07:24 PM	#23
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Thanks Kevin, it was a real treat to get a close-up look! I can't get clip-ons off my mind now! :rawk: __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-27-2011, 01:08 PM	#24
KevinJ Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BC Canada Posts: 12	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Went for the Moto Guzzi Le Mans clip-ons because they are one of the few bars that I could find that actually brought the bar up and away from the fork a bit. Straight clip-ons would have to be mounted at a 90 off the fork to allow for the fork locking when parking... Thought that would just look awkward. The Guzzi bars allow for a nice amount of angle and still allows for locking the steering.
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07-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#25
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Thanks Kevin, Where did you find these? Ebay? after looking at the usual clip-on designs I can see why these would work better, with the fat GZ tank. __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-29-2011, 12:07 PM	#26
KrazeeMyke Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boulder City, NV Posts: 48	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Awesome job. I like the front fender Plate.
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07-31-2011, 07:17 PM	#27
KevinJ Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BC Canada Posts: 12	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Yes, found the bars on ebay. Bought the set for$90, but if you're patient you can buy singles cheaper.
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08-07-2011, 08:30 AM	#28
mavrix Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northfield, MA Posts: 38	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. I had to look twice; it looked like a totally different bike! Looks great! __________________ -Mavrix
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08-07-2011, 05:31 PM	#29
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Beautiful job! As we have seen on this forum, the GZ makes a great bobber. I would never have imagined a retro cafe racer, though! Great work. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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10-01-2011, 08:58 PM	#30
ratrod Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Baltimore Md. Posts: 12	Re: GZ250 Cafe Racer Project... Before and After. Very Very Very NICE
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