Forum: Projects and "How To" Write Ups

Hey all jst an update on my KX 125 project as some of u asked me to keep u updated :). No pics ATM will update later down the line. Plastics The plastics were all in good shape just some scruffs here n there and old sticker marks a wee clean n some elbo grease done the job lookin alot better...

Well gents it's time for the maddness to begin! I have diligently spent this glorious monday off work and in the garage ripping the geep apart. the ol'girl is looking quite naked at the moment, with her farings rmoved, radiator gone and exhaust stripped from her chassis. during this winter the plan...

Hello! I am a student from Poland and I need your help. I am studying at University of Technology in Gdańsk and the topic of my thesis is: Modernization of chosen motorbike. The object of interest is Kawasaki EX305 (or GPZ305) belt drive 1986year which I have bought last year (doesn’t work). The...

Ok I'm trying to relocate the plate and tail light. I've seen some expensive bracket and light kits chrome, shaped lights. Not really my style so I went looking and was given a link to some that are just right both in looks and price. However I started looking a little harder and notice that even...

I recently picked up a 1995 Vulcan 800. I've liked the look of the 800s for some time, and so here it is. These pics are close to how I received it (save the dead tach that I took off the bars and the color of the front fender and air scoop thing).

hey all... i've got my custom chopped up right now and am considering solo seat mount ideas. anyone ever do this or seen a seat mounted to the swingarm instead of making a bracket connected to the frame?? after cutting the struts off and cleaning it up, i have sat on the bike moving it...

Well I purchased myself a Fi2000R but I also wanted to change the intake too. Being that they start around $170.00 US, I decided to make my own. All the parts I purchased are new. K&N, Transdapt and Dayco are the companies I chose to use. All totaled $80.00 US. Check out my work in progress.

My buddy phil has had his engine changing the cam chains and valve shims and is finally starting to get it back together. This is his bike before. We got the engine in and are going to wire it as soon. Gettin rid of the huge harness that runs under the stock tank. Only two wires will running...

:confused: i need to know where i can get longer cables and what cables i need longer,i want to put 16'' apes on it ,any imfo will help thanks

I am looking to buy a Vulcan 800 to make a bobber. I am not a handy guy at all, I am looking to buy the Blue Collar Bobbers Kit (so I look like I have a clue, yet I can't screw it up and I KNOW it will be worth the buy). So, here is my question: Can I buy a Vulcan 800 Custom and replace the little...

Had this bike for ahwile now. My first "build" on a motorcycle. Going for a Resto-Mod version. Little mix of modern street bike and cafe. Something different. It was in pretty good shape when I got it so it wont take much. What I did so far.... Sectioned the stock rear signals. Brought them...

Ive heard so many different things about rear tires on the stock rim and was wondering if anyone had a straight answer on how big of a back tire would really fit. ultimately I would like to put a 180 tire on it. My bike is now a hardtail so clearance is no issue. any help would be appreciated....