1982 650E Rolling Cafe Build.

[DrunkenChekhov]

I really like what you have done with it.

If I had to look at it with a supercritical eye, then for my tastes I'd try to do something about that brake reservoir and the rearsets. Although functional they both look slightly out of place in these photos with the lines and colours. They might look different in person.

For the rearsets, it's just the guide/protection piece sticking up that throws it off for me. Maybe you could get it to blend in by painting that part of it black? Of course, nobody is going to see it when you are riding, it's just the standing there looking good part being affected (to my eye).

Do you have any plans to move the battery up into the tail cowling?

No plans to move the battery as of yet. I can live with a slightly messing center triangle. Much better that than an ass on fire. (referring to the charging gremlins these gs's often encounter)

As for the rearsets, my eventual plan is to pull the forks and powdercoate them black, and have the rearsets powdercoated the same, but as of right now, I'm just enjoying finally riding the thing again.

What is the front end off of and what did you have to do to make it work?

Eric

It's off an '03 CBR954RR. All you need to make it fit is a different top bearing which is fairing common on GSXR's I believe. Although I bought the whole front end complete, so I didn't have to worry about making the gs wheel work.

 

[CCC-TT]

what size is that front tire?

 

[DrunkenChekhov]

120/70/17.

 

[DrunkenChekhov]

The seat is finished! Super comfy, finish is wonderful, couldn't be happier. If you're in the Tulsa area (doubtful), shoot me a PM and I'll give you this guy's info.

 

[cowboyup3371]

I don't think I'd want a cafe racer but this is the way it's supposed to look in my mind. Sure with the jerks who own sawzall's would see this before they start ruining their bikes.

Good job.

 

[aznpride75]

that seat is BAD ASS man!

 

[Good Times]

that seat is BAD ASS man!

no pun intended right?

 

[aznpride75]

no pun intended right?

haha!! not when I typed it...but now that I see it yes...pun intended

 

[Zbradley1215]

Bars

Bars

Can you post some close ups of your handle bars? I like how they look. Interested in seeing how they are mounted. Thanks a lot

 

[DrunkenChekhov]

They're just the stock 954 clip ons. They have about 3 inches of rise in them.

 

[GS650E_81]

Once again nice bike!

Could you elaborate more on what seat you used and how you mounted it?
Also where did you get the taillights? Did you have to cut the frame at all to make the seat or tail lights fit?

Sorry for all the questions but I am new to modifying my bike and yours is beautiful

Thanks for any help

 

[Soyanarchisto]

beautiful bike!

 

[overboostin]

I love it! How are those rear shocks working out?

 

[jfman]

Can you still turn full lock w/o having the frok tube hitting the gas tank?

 

[GS650E_81]

How is the bike coming?

I am trying to get some more information on a seat for my 650E. Do you know the exact model of seat? I know its from Roc city.

Also are those both the tail lights and blinkers?

 

[DrunkenChekhov]

Well, its been a while, and I'm actually selling the ol GS. It runs great and all, but I'm just getting the itch for something newer. Its been a hell of a ride.