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We had to adapt original lever to convert to disc brake. Also one lever from LSL kit needed extending to exert more force on master cylinder.

I used LSL rearset kit, the quality is very good. Not sure if they are still making it though.

Hi Adamc, nice bike. I am running 18/38 sprockets. 18 was custom made with offset to accommodate wider tire and 520 chain.

I borrowed a tank from Honda CB sevenfifty, with some slight modifcations :)

Yeah. Not so many choices here with reg plates here.

Nine years later my project finally complete. Bike is registered and road legal for at least next 2 years. I took way longer and costed me way more than I could have imagined. Happy that it is finally finished.

New header pipes arrived

Measured foot controls today

Well.. it is just 3hours straight road

300km away. In Vilnius

It has been a while, but I guess you know how these things go.

I am going for more contemporary look, with 17" supermoto wheels, upsidedown forks, LSL clip-ons, LSL levers etc. So these rearsets will be just perfect.

One more pic

Look how nice they are

Hi All, Just got my set of LSL rearsets (from http://www.motorcycle-parts.biz/lsl-rearsets-for-yamaha-xs650.html) Bit pricey, but as everybody mentioned - quality is superb. Can't wait to put them on the bike. cheers! Arvis

This is what I am starting with

Thanks a lot everyone. I will try to post my progress here. I am not too worried about gearing issue. I am looking at it more as a project. This bike is only ment for sunny sundays trip to old town. Also custom rear sprocket for KTM wheels can be made here for ~$80. GreasyC- for rear...

Hi guys, I am about to start a cafe racer project of my own. Would like to go with, upside down forks and 17" inch laced supermoto wheels (ktm) with 150 wide rear tire and wider swingarm from GSX 750 E. Because I have some of those parts and because I simply like slightly more modern look...