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will_nic
15th April 2017, 01:36
Hi all,

Here's my CX500 build I have been working on for about a year and a half. You can see the full build here:


http://thingsbywill.com/things#/cx500-cafe-racer-build/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxcsaAUrkwQ&t=1s

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514f6f4ce4b023ca29000709/t/58e68f5fe4fcb5df904b606e/1491505012910/?format=2500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514f6f4ce4b023ca29000709/t/58e68fef3e00bee7e8985b4a/1491505142826/?format=2500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514f6f4ce4b023ca29000709/t/58e68f805016e12545f971f7/1491505040736/?format=2500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514f6f4ce4b023ca29000709/t/58e690585016e12545f9ce00/1491505256367/?format=2500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514f6f4ce4b023ca29000709/t/58e69043c534a565aff96a38/1491505229669/?format=2500w
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/514f6f4ce4b023ca29000709/t/58e68fd76b8f5b26bf6e03da/1491505122749/?format=2500w

Cheers,
Will.
mossy1200
15th April 2017, 04:56
Not sure you can claim its a cafe racer when it has a front mudguard. I guess it does have the muffler wrap to back up your claim.
Laava
15th April 2017, 08:03
Nice job mate!
tri boy
15th April 2017, 08:23
Tidy 10 chars
will_nic
15th April 2017, 08:43
Not sure you can claim its a cafe racer when it has a front mudguard. I guess it does have the muffler wrap to back up your claim.

As title says: 'cafe/brat'
Zedder
15th April 2017, 09:48
Well done Will.
Paul in NZ
15th April 2017, 19:46
Your photographic skills are well above the norm - wonderful images
AllanB
15th April 2017, 22:52
That's a good looking CX
will_nic
16th April 2017, 02:59
Nice job mate!

Thanks man!
will_nic
16th April 2017, 03:00
That's a good looking CX

Thanks! The CX frame is a tricky one to clean up.
will_nic
16th April 2017, 03:00
Your photographic skills are well above the norm - wonderful images

Thanks! It was done in a rush, but happy with the results.
admenk
16th April 2017, 07:57
As with any bike mods, as long as you are pleased with it (and the WOF man!), that's what matters. Well done :first:
will_nic
16th April 2017, 10:06
As with any bike mods, as long as you are pleased with it (and the WOF man!), that's what matters. Well done :first:

Exactly! Thanks man.
ellipsis
16th April 2017, 10:45
...very minimalist... cool...nice job...don't know how much I like it though, but that is irrelevant...have you had it for a WOF yet?...
mossy1200
16th April 2017, 15:17
Whats the story with the passenger pegs. They look like they could not be used.
Laava
16th April 2017, 17:24
Bonus points for the rear lights!
ellipsis
16th April 2017, 18:32
...very minimalist... cool...nice job...don't know how much I like it though, but that is irrelevant...have you had it for a WOF yet?...

...after squinting at it I do like it, quite a lot...
jonbuoy
16th April 2017, 19:49
Nice work - especially the grips and seat :cool:
Outeredge
16th June 2017, 16:30
Thats real nice work bro
biggo
17th June 2017, 07:53
Awesome job :niceone: I have a spare parts XJ900 that you may have inspired me into doing something with :)
husaberg
17th June 2017, 20:43
Hi all,

Here's my CX500 build I have been working on for about a year and a half. You can see the full build here:

Will.

Nice "Metal" Maggot

Wheels next
http://motosynthesis.blogspot.co.nz/p/shopping-cart.html
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2S6J0OMdUrE/UsGtH_aq1aI/AAAAAAAABEg/qxPhiT27BTk/s400/20131229_120310+(1).jpg

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=5041
actungbaby
18th June 2017, 12:21
Yes lovely and great craftmenship . Yes i have vt 500 needs dire upgrades lol .


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