Month: November 2017

Very Tastefully Updated 1982 GPZ


A very well updated GPZ.  This bike was my favorite all time motorcycle at the time.  Of course I was 20 so that makes it easy.

“Hello,
I frequent your page and like the custom bikes I see from time to time. My bike started out as a stock 1982 GPz1100 minus the windscreen and clocks and I transformed it to this. It runs around San Antonio Texas from time to time….

Specs:
ZX11 Wheels
ZX 12R Front Suspension
GSXR 600 Swingarm
Hydraulic Clutch
Radial Clutch and brake master cylinders
Modded OEM fuel injection
Adjustable FPR
Aftermarket Fuel Pump
Custom Exhaust
Ballistic Battery

Shaun Carron-Damico, Retired, MSgt, USAF”

Thank You Master Sargent!
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78 XS500 Cafe


A reader writes in with a request for info for his XS500 Cafe Build.

“Hello,

I am building a 78 XS500 Cafe but seek guidance from those who have gone before me. Specifically I would like to know what Dean’s Keihin carb jetting setup is on his TX500.
Your post, the one that led me here:
https://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/2012/08/01/a-really-nice-crosa-styled-yamaha-tx500-cafe-racer/
Is there a way to get in touch with Dean other than posting a comment on the blog?

Thanks and kind regards,
Dale”

P.S. for kicks I included a picture of my nearly completed current project

78XS500