Suzuki GS Cafe Racer Full Timelapse Build

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I found this 1979 Suzuki GS 425 for sale on Facebook Marketplace. It was in very rough shape and pretty much neglected to the point that the bike would have been used for scrap metal if I had not come along and bought it! I removed everything from the bike and restored each part piece by piece. The frame and other components were powdercoated in a seafoam green and the tank and fenders were painted in Audi Nardo Grey.

Enjoy the video and let me know what you think of this restoration/custom build! #suzuki #caferacer #timelapse

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Front Fender - Modified Original Part
Shocks - Modified Original Part
Exhaust - Modified Original Part
Seat - Custom Made

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Thanks for watching! See below for a full parts list for this build! (Paid Links)


Front Fender - Modified Original Part
Shocks - Modified Original Part
Exhaust - Modified Original Part
Seat - Custom Made

[seeyaontheroad]

It's always nice to see someone with a good eye, to take something that is basically dead, and bring back to life better then before. Nice job.

[まるそう昭和]

こういうカスタムが❗有るんですね👍
外国の方々は、発想力が素晴らしいです
てかやっぱりGSですねぇ😁
しっかり吸い込んでますね😃

[ShadowRockers]

First of all, you did a superb job painting and polishing the engine/drivetrain parts. I personally know how much time and dedication is spent to attend to all of those little details. In the end, the extra time you spent making the engine bay look brand new makes all the difference in the world when looked at by others, and yourself. Secondly, the white and teal colors work beautifully together. Good on ya, my friend!
Marcus
Dragon Moto

[elvisburgerking]

That brought back some memories, I modified a 425 to cafe racer in the early 1980s.
I got the bike very cheap because it looked so ugly and being 425cc moved it into the 400-750cc insurance bracket.
it was a lot cheaper to insure in the 250-400cc bracket so 400four, 400N, GS400, and XS400 were very popular.
surprising how similar it looked and sounded to yours when it was finished.
I too chopped the silencers exactly like yours.
i had drop handlebars on mine and the wheels were painted bright yellow and black.
tank was red, and the Suzuki badge on it was also painted yellow & black.
a chrome headlight and low single seat and i can't remember any other details.
but the end result was very similar.
i didn't expect anyone else to decide to modify one of these, especially now 35 years later.

[azcerbic]

beautiful resto & bike. love that exhaust snarl! you definitely took some unusual colors & made it absolutely work.

[davejacobs]

Very nice, well done. My Dad bought the 425e new in 1979 I was 13 then. I soon started borrowing it. When I turned 18 he officially gave it to me. I rode it for another 5 years before selling it to get a bigger bike. It was an amazing bike and really reliable considering the punishment that I put it through.
You have done amazing work on this well done

[apuuvah]

Cafe racer and/or street tracker is definitely right up my alley. I would love a light and (somewhat) off-road capable "cafe tracker" myself. Naked and minimalistic is the way to go.

[MrHatetheplayer]

I don't care much for motorcycles, but I can respect this build and the skill set it took to look that amazing. Just, wow.

[ShooglyShedMotors]

Love, love, love that paint scheme. Nailed it bro!

[mattcero]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who takes pictures so I can be sure it gets put back together properly. Wow, laying the motor on it's side to get the frame back on is an awesome idea! Dang! If anything else on this project, I'd take the slack out of those fork boots.

[joelonsdale]

Great looking bike, brilliant colour scheme and lovely minimal approach. I had a 1978 GS550 and the FIRST thing I would have addressed would be the pathetic drum brakes!!

[neilhamill]

I must admit like a lot of people in the comments the color scheme is impeccable, but what really impressed me the most was the engine. 👍

[mickhenson]

That's a great looking bike now, it's really inspirational. nice work

[aquamarin]

Absolutely beautiful ! ..especially the polished alloy parts stand out from so many others - Chapeau !

[TheSponge]

Beautifully made custom, I adore this. Good job.

[DancerOfClouds]

I agree, you chose a great color scheme. I would not have gone with a grey tank, but heck; it looks awesome. Well done. What a fun bike.

[TheAnsen]

Beautiful <3 loved every bit of this built !!!

[mitchmurrell]

Over all, it got a great makeover. Like the dirt bike bars, clip ONS are not allowed! Nice minimalist approach.

[zur]

Hey dude, guys like you really inspired me, I really hope that you will have many followers, cause you really deserve it, I hope that God still bless you dude, I enjoy your work.