The cafe racer progresses

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The cafe racer progresses

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This is how it looks so far, ( yes I know it still needs a bloody good clean!),

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Jobs done:

Mickey Mouse mirrors removed, replaced with smaller single mirror
Single seat repaired and new spray job
New flat bars made and fitted
Hugger resprayed satin black
Red fork protectors replaced with smaller smarter carbon ones.

Jobs to do...
Finish respray ( Sheene/ Heron style running from front mudguard to tail)
Finish and fit front headlight cowl ( not totally sure yet might stay with clocks and headlight showing)
Fit new front disc ( waiting for its imminent arrival!)
Fabricate and fit undertray, with tail tidy.
Clean and respray wheels.
Cut me in half and I'v got Suzuki written right through me!
Ride GSXR 750 WR ( 1994) .
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Re: The cafe racer progresses

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Coming on nicely but I think you may have some trouble reaching the footpegs, maybe some stabilisers would be good. I hadn't realised the governments obsession with vocational training had extended to nursey places already, may I congratulate you on how quickly you've progressed from toddling to spannering :D
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Re: The cafe racer progresses

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:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thats my youngest, Jude! He's my general apprentice, great for sending under the workbench when I drop nuts and screws :wink:
Cut me in half and I'v got Suzuki written right through me!
Ride GSXR 750 WR ( 1994) .
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