GPZ900R AC Restomod

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GPZ900R AC Restomod

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I've always had a soft spot for the 900R. It was a big step up in performance in it's day and to my eyes,still looks cool.

I came to mine from a 74 BMW R90S and it was pretty mind blowing. It felt like a rocketship compared to the old beemer.

AC Sanctuary magic at work. I'd not mind this in the garage at all. 8-) I bet it's two fortunes,though..

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Nicely understated update topped off with an excellent paint job. I approve.
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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I like that a lot
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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It's nice, but trying too hard sums it up
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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The gold fork legs could definitely do with being satin black.
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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If that had modern engine and decent handling I'd give it a try.
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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It's a bit..........Bellwood!
If I found it in my garage I would not be too disappointed, however if I'd spent £20k on it......
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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Potter wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:34 pm I like the standard bike and I'm generally a fan of AC Sanctuary, but this is trying too hard IMO and too much anodised tat.
I don't like the seat unit either.
Original seat wasn't exactly a great shape to start with..

Yorick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:29 pm If that had modern engine and decent handling I'd give it a try.
ZRX1200 engine fits...
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ZRX61 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:30 pm
Yorick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:29 pm If that had modern engine and decent handling I'd give it a try.
ZRX1200 engine fits...
I'd want a lot more power than that and modern bits.
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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Don't like the exhaust, caliper brackets or RWU forks. There maybe more but I stopped looking...
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Taipan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:04 pm Don't like the exhaust, caliper brackets or RWU forks. There maybe more but I stopped looking...
I like the exhaust, can't stand the look of the canister systems.
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Re: GPZ900R AC Restomod

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Sadlonelygit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:46 pm It's a bit..........Bellwood!
Wow. His Bandit Reveal was 14 years ago :shock:

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