I'm thinking of doing this

[hybridfiat]

A Guzzi Nevada to Cafe racer.

Not exactly like this one but close.

I have the bike and some time.

Edited December 11, 2012 by hybridfiat

[hybridfiat]

From one of these;

[Rural Rat]

I cant see any reason not too.

[Catostylus]

Guzzis are the only bike other than BMWs I ever pined for.

Do it.

[Two Flies]

Brilliant thought love the Guzzi , Rural Rat hit hit the nail on the head.I've often thought the Honda cx 500 (the poor man's Guzzi) would be a good platform as a cafe racer .

[Catostylus]

Perhaps. I looked hard at one before I went BMW.

It should be fairly obvious I'm a shaftie fan.

[hybridfiat]

The CX is a fav with Cafe Racer enthusiasts, but Im not too keen on their reliability record. Nor the cost. I picked my Guzzi up in bits and very cheap.

It is also a bit lighter than the Honda.

Ill get some prices on the extras like tank, forks and rear shocks and then decide.

It needs a good overhaul anyway so I may as well do something interesting and original with it.

Id thought a beaten aluminium rear tail that hinged up to expose a long seat and act as a back rest for the pillion would be nice. They are really only for one rider but you never know, a second seat could come in handy.

Edited December 11, 2012 by hybridfiat

[Batty]

Always wanted a Le Mans 850, had several shafties including an XS750, Z1000ST, K100 and an R100RS.

[Catostylus]

Always wanted a Le Mans 850

Oh YES!

[hybridfiat]

I've a freind who lives just up the street who has 2 perfectly restored Le Mans. A Mk1 and a Mk3 He had a Daytona but didnt like it and sold it last year. He bought a 2002 Californian this year and is busy doing it up.

But he rides a BMW 700GS for long distance touring.

[Two Flies]

Keep us posted, I'm a mad cafe racer fan, mean time checkout this forum lots of ideas and great advice over there.

http://www.dotheton....forum/index.php

Re second seat you know what they say, no butt no, no putt.

Edited December 15, 2012 by MC240

[Two Flies]

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[Rural Rat]

That last one is just beautiful MC240

[Two Flies]

But wait there's more

Edited December 15, 2012 by MC240

[Skasey]

Those shots are inspiring me to get a Guzzi again. Had a Le Mans Mk3 and a V50 Monza in the past. Loved the sound, integrted brakes gave a great feeling of confidence and even enjoyed the way they would rock sideways withan increase in revs.

The last pic from the rear reminds me of the Melbourne dealers adds that had the a pair of fishnets astride the Guzzi taken from the rear. Would love to get one of those posters.

[Grumpy]

You're making me cry - I love the look of Cafe Racers; not sure about the Guzzi's though. I always thought they looked a little chunky

[Two Flies]

You're making me cry - I love the look of Cafe Racers; not sure about the Guzzi's though. I always thought they looked a little chunky

Know your into the xs650.Just for you Grumps

Edited December 16, 2012 by MC240

[Grumpy]

Thanks MC - the Japanese Bonneville, but quicker and more reliable and cheaper and sounded better too!

I changed the bars to flats the day after this pic was taken - just got it back from the bike shop with new paint and pipes etc. (back in the mid 70's)

Edited December 16, 2012 by Grumpy

[Two Flies]

Me wanty.

Check this baby out the new stock standard Continental GT553 Royal Enfield Cafer Racer to be released late 2013 but will be badged 2014.

They will have a range of bolt on go faster accessory's.

Edited December 16, 2012 by MC240

[Grumpy]

A single ?

[Two Flies]

yep a single, made in India so it shouldn't be to xie, I'm very tempted to sell the mc240 for the deposit

Edited December 16, 2012 by MC240

[hybridfiat]

Cheers for those MC. I feel justified and righteous in my choice of Guzzi.

[hybridfiat]

Double post

Edited March 1, 2013 by hybridfiat