Re: Gladius Cafe Racer
Got the bike stripped down now, its got 50K miles on it, there's no stamps in the service book, I don't think that its ever seen any maintenance, everything is dry or seized, no wonder the bottom end gave out.
The bottom yoke bearing was as dry as a witch's t*t.
Ive definitely decided to replace the headlamp, will fit a round led lamp, I thought about fitting clipons but then i would have to get a different top yoke and I am not sure what would fit so I think I will keep the original yoke and use some ace bars. I dont like the cat & silencer so will replace them, probably with a black widow decat system and can. I've looked into fitting GSXR forks etc but I'm just going to uprate the springs and oil. I'm looking into replacing the rear shock, any recommendations?
I've not got the skills or inclination to mould a seat so I'm looking at off shelf cafe racer seats, again if anybody has any experience with this please let me know.
I will keep updating the post as long as people are interested
Thanks, ride safe
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