Cafwe Racer to Dual-Sport?

**motomatt** · 10-01-2012, 12:13 PM

My current Zongshen looks like a cafe racer (fairings), and I love it. However, because I will soon have to use it both in the city and on older and dirt roads, I would like to make some mods that will help it to adjust. I am thinking a knobby rear tire, an engine guard (not sure the name, but it is a plate that goes on the lower front frame), maybe a grill across the headlamp. But if anyone could guide me into what mods to make, I would be grateful! Thanks!

**Kennon** · 10-01-2012, 10:14 PM

any pictures of your Zonger?

Kennon

**motomatt** · 10-02-2012, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by Kennon

any pictures of your Zonger?

Kennon

I'll take some today!

**Zorge** · 10-02-2012, 12:35 PM

If someone made this of his R1, I have no doubts that you will be able to do something with your Zong.

**motomatt** · 10-04-2012, 12:12 PM

IMG_1881 (50x38).jpg IMG_1881 (50x38).jpg IMG_1881 (50x38).jpgOk, I attached a pic of my bike. Any suggestions on how to make it more rugged?

**Zorge** · 10-04-2012, 02:41 PM

Oh, you Scotsman, give us bigger pics.

**motomatt** · 10-05-2012, 03:17 AM

IMG_1450.jpg IMG_1450.jpgHaha let me try this pic thing again...

**Zorge** · 10-05-2012, 10:44 AM

Well, it is racer. I'll give you that.

But it is a cabbage-racer, not cafe-racer.

What volume of modifications did you have in mind?

**motomatt** · 10-05-2012, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Zorge

Well, it is racer. I'll give you that.

But it is a cabbage-racer, not cafe-racer.

What volume of modifications did you have in mind?

I really just want to make it more worthy to go on dirt roads and slight off road.

**Zorge** · 10-06-2012, 05:19 AM

The first thing that comes to mind is to buy a pair of longer shocks, but not too long, to avoid contact chain with the swingarm. True, the trail will be reduced, but what to do...

The second thing I would do is to fit the cylindrical insert in each fork tube, above the springs, in order to stiff front suspension.

I have a few suggestions, but they require extensive modifications, plus I would have to describe it to you in English, which is not an easy job for me.