GL500 Cafe Fighter

[Skitzo]

Hey guys, Thought I'd toss up some pics of our new build. Took an ugly stock GL500 and turned into a mean Cafe racer. We took inspiration from today's streetfighters and of course classic Cafe Racers.

As she came into the shop

As she sits today

Custom Gauge face designed by us

We're taking her down to a local spot this weekend for some nice pics. I'll post 'em up as soon as we get 'em. For more pics of the build you can look us up on facebook. www.facebook.com/InvasionKustoms ;D

 

[diggerdanh]

ummm... fu.... wow. Very, very nice. I've been keeping an eye out for GL500s recently, something about them wants me to make a nice cafe bike. Now I know why. Again, WOW!

 

[Skitzo]

ummm... fu.... wow. Very, very nice. I've been keeping an eye out for GL500s recently, something about them wants me to make a nice cafe bike. Now I know why. Again, WOW!

Thanks, it's great seeing these old bikes get new looks and lives I'm trying to talk my buddy into turning his '85 Interceptor into a Cafe Fighter.

 

[Bozz]

Looks very sharp!

Can you share some info as far as rear shock? Your swinger looks a tad steep with the bike unloaded. Any issues with the drive shaft?

Also, what are you doing for air filtration/pods/stacks?

Is that a CB400F tank?

I find it refreshing to see one without the Deluxe tank that most use. (although I do like both)

Well Done!

 

[Mojo]

Just wow.

Awesome transformation.

 

[veloracermike]

Love it when someone takes a 'non-traditional' bike and does it right. Nice ride!

 

[Skitzo]

Looks very sharp!

Can you share some info as far as rear shock? Your swinger looks a tad steep with the bike unloaded. Any issues with the drive shaft?

Also, what are you doing for air filtration/pods/stacks?

Is that a CB400F tank?

I find it refreshing to see one without the Deluxe tank that most use. (although I do like both)

Well Done!

The rear shock is off of a SV650, once you sit on it she levels out. No problems at all with the drive shaft. My shock is off an '03 SV650, pretty much bolted right up. Just needed some shims top and bottom.

The tank is from a CB400f It took some frame alteration to get it to fit, but it looks good and I love that style tank. The original tank is now the tail, also the tail light was made using the original lens.

As far as intake, I have very little room between the battery and carbs, so I made my own velocity stacks and added some air filter foam in side them to keep the dirt out. Here's a couple pics.

About a 1/2" between the battery and stack

 

[Bozz]

Very Nice indeed!

Thanks for the insights as well.

 

[MotorbikeBruno]

That's pretty slick sir. I like the color...

 

[Skitzo]

Some new pics

 

[hbbodyboarder]

That is an amazing motorcycle!

 

[Skitzo]

That is an amazing motorcycle!

Thanks brother


Here's a short vid from this weekends ride around town.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M6xUA2LjTw&feature=player_embedded

 

[timfish]

BLOODY LOVELY !!!

 

[SVSTEVE]

the only cool GL I've ever seen! great work!

 

[Skitzo]

Thanks everyone, We were honored today by a feature by Iron & Air Magazine. Check 'em out http://www.facebook.com/ironandair great up & coming online mag with the same passion we all have.

 

[Rusnak_322]

best before and after ever.
How you could see any potential in the before is amazing.

 

[zero]

Amazing transformation! Great work!

 

[ctluba]

HOLY TRANSFORMATION BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bitts]

Im just coming around this thread and you sir have created a breath taking bike.

 

[shortstack3]

Well done sir! That gauge?