Cafe racing – test fitting some new parts

This week, I have been working with my son on the little Kawi.

While I was vacationing in The Gorge, this past week, a pile of parts arrived for the Kawi.  Along with starting some bodywork on the gas tank, I also performed the first test fitting of a number of new parts:

  • rear turn signals
  • aftermarket rubber grips
  • new stainless headlamp bucket mounting hardware
  • new stainless handlebar mounting hardware
  • bar end mirrors
  • clubman drop-bars (powders coated black, which is turning out to be a problem)

Here are 4 photos of where I left it last night, when it was bedtime for my helper.

Kawi 400 with clubmans and headlamp test fitted
Kawi 400 with clubmans and headlamp test fitted
Closeup of clubman drop handlebar and updated headlamp bucket hardware
Closeup of clubman drop handlebar and updated headlamp bucket hardware
side view of parts installed and tank under heavy re-work
side view of parts installed and tank under heavy re-work
Rear views shows more tank detail, clubman and bar end mirror.
Rear views shows more tank detail, clubman and bar end mirror.

One thought on “Cafe racing – test fitting some new parts”

  1. I didn’t realize you were local! I built the white KZ400 you referenced in an earlier post, but didn’t know you were in the Portland area! I got the white bike back from the guy I sold it to and know of one other KZ400 being built into a cafe!

    Check out our vintage motorcycle group for local rides and get togethers. Just search for Rockers NW on Facebook.

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