Deus ex machina

**Badcat** · 30th August 2008, 16:16

their bikes are cool - but nothing you can't do here in nz - for less money and registration hassle...
if you want to start i can sell you a nice sr500 and help you buy the bits you need to build it into whatever you like.
PM me.
ken

**Paulo** · 30th August 2008, 16:34

I agree Deus bikes are bloody nice but really expensive, Playfight you've got a 79 CB650 why dont you Kaff it yourself, there's loads of parts available on line, I'm doing this to my 78 CB750 very much a work in progress, I got the seat from carpy at cb750.com and some clubman bars, Vanem in autralia have some of the Nitroheads stuff that Deus use but cheaper. also Easyrider.jp but i'm not sure if they ship to NZ , I 've got a japanese workmate who can translate for me.
Heres what she should look like when she's done, i just got the seat on last wekend (kinda) lots to do but no rush aye : )

**Paulo** · 30th August 2008, 16:43

Some links , oh and a nice pictures......

http://www.easyriders.jp/webstore/hd...e=54&tcnt=1280

http://www.vanem.com.au/home.htm

http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/home.html

**avgas** · 30th August 2008, 16:49

sick - i love it

**Badcat** · 16th November 2008, 08:59

hey - here's where i am with my third SR500
just waiting on a front disc to fit my 6 pot nissin daytona front brake kit.
then it's wheels off for HPC coating and BT045s...
woohoo!

**Bonez** · 16th November 2008, 09:34

Originally Posted by Badcat

hey - here's where i am with my third SR500
just waiting on a front disc to fit my 6 pot nissin daytona front brake kit.
then it's wheels off for HPC coating and BT045s...
woohoo!

Lucky bugger.

**vifferman** · 16th November 2008, 10:28

Originally Posted by Badcat

hey - here's where i am with my third SR500

Kewlness!

**Forest** · 16th November 2008, 15:09

Originally Posted by Badcat

sorry it's from my phone so not too flash.
nice bike.

I'm disappointed to see that they're still wrapping the exhaust headers.

It might look cool, but it really fucks up engines and exhaust systems.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th November 2008, 15:31

Originally Posted by Forest

I'm disappointed to see that they're still wrapping the exhaust headers.

It might look cool, but it really fucks up engines and exhaust systems.

Really?

How so?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th November 2008, 15:34

Originally Posted by Paulo

I agree Deus bikes are bloody nice but really expensive, Playfight you've got a 79 CB650 why dont you Kaff it yourself, there's loads of parts available on line, I'm doing this to my 78 CB750 very much a work in progress, I got the seat from carpy at cb750.com and some clubman bars, Vanem in autralia have some of the Nitroheads stuff that Deus use but cheaper. also Easyrider.jp but i'm not sure if they ship to NZ , I 've got a japanese workmate who can translate for me.
Heres what she should look like when she's done, i just got the seat on last wekend (kinda) lots to do but no rush aye : )

Thats a nice looking work in progress.

If your budget stretches to it there is a guy parting out a GL1000k1 on tardme. The front ends were a popular upgrade "in the day" because the fork stanchions were bigger and the brakes were better. If your budget stretches that far it might be a worthwhile upgrade. It needs a *complete* rebuild though.

My experience is that the front brakes on these old girls are their least desirable features.......

**Forest** · 16th November 2008, 16:15

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Really?

How so?

Wrapping the exhaust headers is a technique that used in race cars to help reduce the temperature under the bonnet.

The problem with insulating the headers is that the engine head, exhaust valves, and muffler are forced to run at higher temperatures. Which reduces their operational life.

**Paulo** · 21st November 2008, 13:10

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Thats a nice looking work in progress.

If your budget stretches to it there is a guy parting out a GL1000k1 on tardme. The front ends were a popular upgrade "in the day" because the fork stanchions were bigger and the brakes were better. If your budget stretches that far it might be a worthwhile upgrade. It needs a *complete* rebuild though.

My experience is that the front brakes on these old girls are their least desirable features.......

Cheers Henry , that GL is already at 10K my whole project is just over 2k at the moment including the bike, Yes the brakes are lousy but I ride very slowly

I'll post some more pics as she comes along.

**vifferman** · 21st November 2008, 14:11

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Really?

How so?

It can also cause the headers to rust out quicker (if they're not stainless or titanium, natch) because it can trap moisture - hot moisture. This isn't a problem in normal use where they get hot enough to thoroughly dry the wrap, but if you were doing a short trip on a cold wet day they could conceivably suffer. I'd imagine the extra heat on chromed steel headers wouldn't be great for encouraging the chrome to stay put either.

**_Gina_** · 30th July 2009, 16:12

Hey all

Check out the coolest place in Auckland City to have a coffee...Motorbike specified parking onsite, a real bikers oasis. I'm loving it.

Deus NZ Store - Shed 5, 90 Wellesey St, Auckland +64 9 304 1044

Website below is for the AU Business but worth checking out.
http://www.deus.com.au

**Shaun** · 11th November 2009, 12:56

Originally Posted by _Gina_

Hey all

Check out the coolest place in Auckland City to have a coffee...Motorbike specified parking onsite, a real bikers oasis. I'm loving it.

Deus NZ Store - Shed 5, 90 Wellesey St, Auckland +64 9 304 1044

Website below is for the AU Business but worth checking out.
http://www.deus.com.au

Best bike shop enviroment in New Zealand ever!!!!!!