1979 GS425 Custom Cafe

[gussith]

Hey Guys,
I've been itching to post something on my progress. I bought the bike in November got it running, and did a few visual mods, and plan on tear down to powder coat anything and everything possible. All opinions welcome. Can't wait for summer. Thanks GS for the motivation.:-D

[gussith]

Another Shot.....

[beergood]

The ultra stripped down look is quite nice. Very olde skool.

I like it. Keep posting progress.

[gussith]

Thanks, I really like your cafe. I was going to buy/ or make a cafe style seat but decided to wait until I am done chopping the frame, fenders, and excess. I originally wanted to make a seat with the cowl shape out of the foam on the stock seat pan, as on T500's or KZ cafe's. This is good for now, it's actually pretty comfy for short rides to work.\\/

[gussith]

1/09/08 updated pics....

Hey guys, its been a while posting on here, but I have been enjoying getting tips and pointers from the good old search function on this site. It's been a good tool to keep me motivated with this project. I finally got a hold of a bsa lightning seat, triumph shocks and got some rustoleum paint for the frame, and low gloss black engine enamel on. I hope you guys like the new look.

[gussith]

another new pic....

heres a front/ side shot.

[Sunburn]

That picture stays the same size? bummer wanted to get a good look, nice bike.

[gussith]

Sorry, I fixed them now. Thanks for the approval.

[80GS1000]

Niiiice. Killer looking cafe you got there, loving the checkerboard paint on the tank. You really captured the feel of the Brit cafe bikes.

[byrdman76]

Man that thing looks great. I like the blacked out motor and seat.

Very nicely done my friend.