From a simple respray to a full blown rebuild or restoration, post some pics in here so we can all admire your work.
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by markrsvr15 » 09 May 2016, 21:47
I know there not to everyone's taste but in next few months will hopefully be building one and will post pics on here.
It's either going to be a xj 600 or a cb of some kind will hopefully get it on road for next year
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by Kwacky » 09 May 2016, 21:50
Depends how they look. I prefer the simple designs and clean lines. Some people seem to think they need to go overboard with chrome and bling.
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by markrsvr15 » 09 May 2016, 21:54
Minimal mate with some zx10r front suspension radial some nice spoked wheels i think
Black engine red frame mat black paint paint
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by StMarks » 10 May 2016, 08:35
markrsvr15 wrote: I know there not to everyone's taste but in next few months will hopefully be building one and will post pics on here.
It's either going to be a xj 600 or a cb of some kind will hopefully get it on road for next year
Quite a few of us seem to like a good Cafe racer style bike markrsvr15.
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Be very interested to hear what you decide on please mate.
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by Perkles » 10 May 2016, 08:42
post your progress,always good to see a nice project build
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by markrsvr15 » 11 May 2016, 21:47
Cheers but think I am going g for a yamaha xj 550 i like the cx but i like a chain drive bike looks older haha near,y there got every thing in place
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by kiwikrasher » 11 May 2016, 23:55
That brings back memories. I had one for about 6 months when I was 20. Put drop down bars on it. The cylinder heads used to keep your knees nicely warm and dry in the rain.
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