'83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)

Hi folks,

Got some more pics of her today after taking her out of the garage.

Looking great, there's some small details that I'd do differently but all the more props to you for fighting through and making it your own!

Tusch wrote: Looking great, there's some small details that I'd do differently but all the more props to you for fighting through and making it your own!

Would be interesting to know what details that you'd do differently, in case there are any points for improving the functionality?

tommyboah wrote:

Tusch wrote: Looking great, there's some small details that I'd do differently but all the more props to you for fighting through and making it your own!

Would be interesting to know what details that you'd do differently, in case there are any points for improving the functionality?

Maybe route all the hoses between the headlight ears and though the forks for the clutch hose. It looks very cluttered and unfinished with them all hanging out. for an ever simpler look you could do one hose from the MC to the right caliper and then another hose from the right caliper to the left. Otherwise bike looks great, glad you ditched that headlight visor, i have never understood that look.

Nothing as big as functionality, just personal aesthetic tastes. I prefer flush mounted tail lights, would have had the seat continue forward and just maybe follow the back curve the tank, and that note ^about the lines etc.

Like I said small things but it's not my bike but I wouldn't push her out of bed! She's a beaut!

Tommy, your bike has come together nicely! Contrats!

Cool idea with the monochrome look with subtle gold and red accent bits.

Very well done. I hope it turned out the way you envisioned it. Nice clean job sir you should be proud.

Godt jobba!

Nice work, I'm glad you finished this!

Nice job! Any updates?

Busy with an '83 GT750 right now. At least no one will accuse me of ruining a good bike but I've learned a lot from your build thread. thanks