Donor
For this custom a not really common donor was used…the Yamaha XJ900. With its shaft drive and its touring roots it was ideal to make a bike that can be used for traveling. The donor bike was in rough shape and needed quit some love to shine again.
Design concept
The idea was to rebuild the old Yamaha as a “scrambler.” A bike that has a tough appearance but is easy to drive, also for longer period.
Special features
Modified frame
The original frame was first of all chopped and stripped of all unnecessary parts. Furthermore the rear frame was modified to make room for a custom duo seat.
Scrambler look
Ito achieve the desired tough look studded tyres were placed on the original wheels. Together with the small gas tank and the new seat the scrambler look was completed.
Brakes
In place of the original 267mm discs, massive 298mm discs of an R1 were placed. in combination with the 4 piston Nissin calipers this provides more than enough stopping power.
Front and rear suspension
The front fork is replaced by an upside down fork of a gsxr 750, which is completely rebuild. The rear got new YSS shocks, which makes sure this bike handles as it should.
