Jackal Picture Request...Show me what you've got and done!

[Kev m]

Shazam.  Of course, my fiance, who sometimes checks out this board, is the hottest woman in the world but it does look like Jen's younger sis will be a, uhm, wonderful handful for someone  ;D :D ;)

 ;-T

and uh yeah, we've yet to meet the guy who can keep up with her...  ~;

I think everyone has seen it before, but what the hey...

That Cafe fairing looks great!

That might be the first time I've seen a Jackal with a Cafe fairing!

Very nice!

[Guzzirider]

Here is my Jackal, bought new in 2001:

Tank Shop long classic tank (27 litres), side panels, mudguard, seat base
Tony Archer custom seat
Tarozzi high rise adjustable clip ons
BMW R850R headlight
Maxton fork conversion (new internals and adjustable for rebound and preload)
Factory 2nd disc conversion with custom hoses
Hagon Nitro adjustable shocks
Wheels rebuilt by CWC with Morad alloy rims and stainless spokes (rear now 18 inches)
K & N filters
Motogadet instrument unit
Mistral H pipe
Mistral silencers (from 1000S / LM 1000)
Rear sets, custom cables, tail light and brackets by Bruce Rawsthorne
Rizoma grips and bar ends

[Kev m]

Guzzirider FTW (For The Win)!!!

 ;-T

[cj750]

Yep. That is one sweet bike.

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Guzzirider FTW (For The Win)!!!

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[paul in rochester]

guzzirider's is WAY sweet.
except, of course, for the Wife.

maybe a second jackal, at bargain basement prices........?

[Jackalmike]

Y2k Jackal - Guzzi Shield, HB Lights, Crash Bar, KN Air Filter, Passenger Backrest, HB Junior Luggage, Polished Valve Covers, Slash Cut Pipes, and Black Head Guards. 

[PICKLEKOOKEN]

Okay heres what was don to me. Mike.But now I have the NORGY! ::(

[Kev m]

Aw Pickle, that's heartbreaking man!

[Sheepdog]

There is definitely some nice stuff here.  I think the straight (vs pullback) handlebars are the mod I would like to incorporate into my CalVin.  That seems like something that would make the entire bike work better (more comfort, control, and better weight distribution).  Kudos to all...

[harrytief]

Sheepdog
I agree with you regarding regarding handlebar replacement on the calvin. Entirely too much handlebar there doing not much of anything. Wrong place on a bike to make a fashion statement. please post any replacement possibilities you come across.
Thanks
Harry

[Kev m]

Are the bars on the cal-vin THAT much more pulled back than say a Jackal?

Just Curious...

[Sheepdog]

I estimate that the riser/bar combo that I want to try will move my hands forward by about 2".  In addition, a wierd wrist angle the the stock bar demands is eliminated.  Considering how functional most parts of my Guzzi are, I was surprised that they chose this bend on a bar that is difficult (read: expensive) to replace.  Its not too bad during daily use, but on a long trip my wrists get pretty stiff.

[Kev m]

I estimate that the riser/bar combo that I want to try will move my hands forward by about 2".  In addition, a wierd wrist angle the the stock bar demands is eliminated.  Considering how functional most parts of my Guzzi are, I was surprised that they chose this bend on a bar that is difficult (read: expensive) to replace.  Its not too bad during daily use, but on a long trip my wrists get pretty stiff.

I must be either incredibly weird or incredibly average cause I almost always fit my bikes stock - including the Jackal, Breva, my last RK, most of my Sportsters (but not my wife's SHorTsters, as she buys em low with the pulled back bars and forward scrunching seats etc - then again, even they're fine enough for a couple of hundred miles).

[HDGoose]

I estimate that the riser/bar combo that I want to try will move my hands forward by about 2".  In addition, a wierd wrist angle the the stock bar demands is eliminated.  Considering how functional most parts of my Guzzi are, I was surprised that they chose this bend on a bar that is difficult (read: expensive) to replace.  Its not too bad during daily use, but on a long trip my wrists get pretty stiff.

I must be either incredibly weird or incredibly average cause I almost always fit my bikes stock - including the Jackal, Breva, my last RK, most of my Sportsters (but not my wife's SHorTsters, as she buys em low with the pulled back bars and forward scrunching seats etc - then again, even they're fine enough for a couple of hundred miles).

you are just 'average'...so you fit. I am probably going to mini apes on my 97 California fo the bars will clear my knees.

[Kev m]

you are just 'average'...

Damn those are such stinging words  :o :BEER:

[Sheepdog]

This is what I'm thinking about for switching out handlebars:

GenMar 7/8" handlebar clamps:
http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CST&Product_Code=13010&Category_Code=Moto_Guzzi

and some Renthal Street Bend Aluminum handlebars in the Universal/Tall bend:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=594462&catId=410&leafCatId=41012
These handlebars are available in grey, silver, and gold.  This bend has a wide center section...essential for the 5.5" (total width) clamp spacing.  Total cost...about $130.

[Kev m]

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[kdeshazer]

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[LowRyter]

Sheepdog
I agree with you regarding regarding handlebar replacement on the calvin. Entirely too much handlebar there doing not much of anything. Wrong place on a bike to make a fashion statement. please post any replacement possibilities you come across.
Thanks
Harry

you might consider factory EV or Jackal bars as a compromise vs Calvin bars.

[DavidV7c]

Hi,
admiring your Jackal. I've got a 2003 California Stone. I wanted to add a second disk. I see you were planning on doing the same. Do you mind sharing with me how to manage hooking the lines up into the progressive system? I've never added a disk brake to a bike before so would like to know what they steps are. 

Cheers
David

[braunsan]

changed lots of stuff, changed some of it back...

[Steph]

[FASTFREDDY]

My Y2K Jackal, which I wish I still owned.
This was a multi-year project, with a major mod done every winter.
Mods include:
Painted aluminum peices taken off, stripped, and polished. Triple clamps,forks,valve covers, etc.
Various bits chromed
Home made light bar with Harley replica lights and visors from Custom Chrome
Harley aftermarket windshield
Crash bars/ hiway pegs
Floorboards front and rear. Front moved way forward
Custom exhaust, home made crossover/jc whitney mufflers
Hepco-Becker rack/ saddleman bags hard mounted
Custom Gel seat front and rear and custom backrest.
1"dia mini apes on HD risers/ grips from JC Whitney
Custom Chrome billet mirrors
Tombstone tail light/ relocated tag
Dakota Digital gauges
braided brake lines
Power Commander
Rear frame rails straightened
Shock mounts moved to lower bike
Rear fender relocated
Custom Paint
Custom made tank bib with pocket for garage door opener

[wrl]

A few minor mods for comfort.  A couple of visual alterations, nothing major.  Best all-round bike I can imagine!

[Aaron]

This is what I'm thinking about for switching out handlebars:

GenMar 7/8" handlebar clamps:
http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CST&Product_Code=13010&Category_Code=Moto_Guzzi

and some Renthal Street Bend Aluminum handlebars in the Universal/Tall bend:
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=594462&catId=410&leafCatId=41012
These handlebars are available in grey, silver, and gold.  This bend has a wide center section...essential for the 5.5" (total width) clamp spacing.  Total cost...about $130.

Ironically I had something similar for sale a couple of months back but no-one bit...

They're a little flatter still though.

Here's a link to the thread

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=29954.0

I'm talking about

ProTaper brand "CR High" bend bars (less pull back than stock bars, comes with a set of Magura bar mounts but requires spacers to clear tanks on most Calis)

OK CLARIFICATION THANKS TO JEFF (former owner of parts lot)

http://www.protaper.com

Model CR-HI
Width  800mm  - 31.5"
Height  95mm  -  3.74"
Sweep  62mm -  2.4"

Comes with the Magura bar Mounts

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=044%2D0720474&gift=False&HSLB=False&mscssid=0E8239F85F54C4AED91982766697F632

Basically riser/clamp, bolts, washers.

Both bars and mounts new in box

As per Jeff

the bars are a ProTaper brand "CR High" bend - look at protapers website and look at the dimensions for the countour series CR High bend.  The Universal box is from a black set I put on my bike.  The color on those Pro Tapers is Platinum.  The clamps are for a Kawasaki dirt bike as they use 10mm thru bolts like a Guzzi does.  Husquvarna also uses 10mm thru bolts.  All other dirt bikes use 12mm thru bolts.  There should be a set of sleeves in with the risers that would let them be used on machines with 12mm thru bolts.....

Pic of bars and mounts



Looks like my set-up woulda cost about the same - maybe $120-130 new - but I'll let it go for $80 plus shipping if you're interested.

I have these bars on my EV and love them.  I'm 5'10"  220lbs, I'm not fat.   My arms are regular in length.

[Kev m]

Still available if anyone is interested...   Handlebars now in Canada!  :BEER:

[bigbikerrick]

kdeshazer, man you gotta post some more pics of the accessories you made, and some details, very interesting! Rick.

[kidsmoke]

TTT

Really enjoy this thread, even though the bulk of the the photo links are broken. Thought I'd refresh it in case some of you are still lurking and maybe just moved your photos to a different host or folder, and wish to re-post.

Great resource for someone late to the game, like me.

[Sheepdog]

I wound up solving the handlebar problem on my Vintage with Stone bars...much better! Here's a photo as it is today: Stone bars, Vetter Snap Vents, Advanced Brake Pedal, Sargent saddle, Givi top case, Rifle windshield, Renthal street grips, PIAA 35W Extreme-White spotlight bulbs, front mud flap (reduces rear tire flats), throttle lock, fused GPS power cord w/RAM mounts, Mistral crossover, and a GuzziTech 02 Optimizer.

[Kev m]

I edited my first post in this thread to include a pic of the final version.

Here it is: