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anyone knows this xj café?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Henkies, Sep 21, 2011.

  1. Henkies

    Henkies Member

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    Does anyone know a build-topic of this bike? Or just which tank and seat it is?
    Thanks!
    [​IMG]
     
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    I don't know but its nice!!!

     
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    I believe this has been on the forum before, with plenty of discussion of its "suicidal" front brake-less design.
     
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    It initially got discussed because of the ridiculously high $$$ the guy that built it was selling it for; THEN the front brake discussion ensued.

    Many shared the opinion that you can't call it an "anything RACER" with no front brake.
     
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    Front brake-less aside, it's a good lookin bike. He did a good job of following the bottom line of the tank into the rear frame/seat.

    Possibly a Suzuki tank?
     
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    Unfortunately I also can't see how the frame goes through the tank, so don't know how far I can call it plug and play...
     
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    i tried doing a bit of detective work and googled the name on the tank but came up empty...
     
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    Dirt track bikes have no front brake. They are "racers"...
     
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    good observation, I dont think flat track bikes have ANY brakes at all, front or rear. :p
     
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    I am stupid, I have no front brake... Well broke, not stupid heh. It sucks...

    This tank looks like the same tank that was on the red Xj cafe style bike.
     
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    Maybe this tank, '78 XS500 [​IMG]
     
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    That's a guzzi tank I believe. I read the article on that bike at one time.
     
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    That xs has to b it
     
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