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Nice looking bike. Has the right shaped frame too. Ill be interested to see how you tackle the rear of the seat. Ive toyed with the idea of using a part of the old fender on my cruiser/Cafe Racer conversion.What I dont like in my case is the flat sides. The curve is OK. Good luck with it

That shouldnt be too hard. Nevadas are the least popular of the guzzis. They are neither fish nor fowl. A pretend cruiser. :P Having said that they have the Guzzi; sound, reliability, straight frame and small size that often appeals to cafe racer fans. They are doddle to convert really.

Thanks Sin City. Unfortunately the cost of postage to the US and back make this uneconomic. :( Nevertheless I apreciate your offer. I do wish I lived in or closer to the USA sometimes. Engraving is my hobby and tools, teaching and employment oppotunities are all over there too. Regards Steve

Im getting there very slowly. So far Ive obtained a tank. Suzuki GS from the 80s. Good nick and fits like it was made for the Guzzi. Even the rubber mounts will line up perfectly. The adjustable clip on bars are on their way. The seat will be a 3mm aluminium plate with a lip to overlap the frame...

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes the stance is much better. That Spanish Guzzi is awesome. The little bike shop I found the tank in was packed with gear. In the back was a frame and wheels, obviously under repair/restoration. When I asked, the guy said he was doing a Cafe Racer from a Honda CB...

Found a tank. Suzuki GS. Fits like it was made for the bike.

Thanks Ducatiboy, Ive spoken to Ash on the phone and he advises changing the rear to 18" if I want to use Dunlop TT100 tyres. They only come in 18" and 19". The front is TOO big. Thats the issue it's 18". If the rear change is not practical; (It may not work as the suspension travel may not be...

Im chasing a supplier of wire/spoked rims to get an 18" rim for my Guzzi Nevada. Ive posted before but thought Id make this request spcific. The wheel sizzes on the Nevada are 16" rear and 18" front that tips the bike up at the front giving it the 'rearing horse' cruiser look. I need to...

Nice work. I really like the CX500s' shape and size. It is one of the best platforms for a Cafe job. Ive tried to source a CX500 for over a year now but settled on a Guzzi. Well done, keep posting! ;D

Hi, Ive just finished reading your amazing post. It is a path to perfection that I can tread; secure in the knowledge that one greater than I has gone before, OK brown nosing over :-X on to business. Im starting a Guzzi Nevada to Cafe Racer project and need some advice. The wheels on the...

Thanks onetruepunk87, the shape of the Nevada has been cleverly created using add on bits like tank and seat. They draw your eye and make your mind see a curve and tilt to the frame that isnt there. It is the same Tonti inspired frame they have used for nearly every bike in their range. Only...

This is a similar bike to mine with an example of what Id like to acheive. Note that the modifier has not changed the wheel size only the height of the forks. The wheel size disparity has been disguised by putting inserts in the rims.

I really should stop this, I forgot to add that this is a carby engine and it will lose the shitty airbox and get Velocity stacks with wire screens or pod filters. The bike will not be my daily rider I have a Breva for that.

Thought Id pop this in. The frames are almost identical in terms of shape and angles so it really is just the rim sizes that are an issue. I forgot to add I have aftermarket mufflers that were on my Breva so the front pipes will be extended slightly and angled and the new mufflers pointed up...

Thanks for the replies. I could'nt answer them immediately as I dont have computer access at night. The fork solution will help as long as I only drop it 25mm. The change in angle will not affect handling significantly. But it does not really alter the look of big front small rear. The rewiring...

Im embarking on a project to turn a very ordinary 1997 Nevada into a Cafe racer. Ive done some research and think I can source most of the bits needed to do a respectable job without overcapitalising. HOWEVER; Ive hit a snag. The Nevada has 18" front wheels and 16" rears giving it the "rearing...