New Generation Classics - Bling for old Zeddies

OK punters, for those of you out there who love your old dungers - and who doesn't ? - at the recent Barry Sheene Festival of Speed, I was introduced to some sensational bling for old zeddies - New Generation Classic - or NGC. This is a line of products that Graeme Crosby has designed for old zeds, starting with upgraded triple clamps. It has only just been released - so you guys are getting the *very* early mail on this new design.

The name NGC refers to bringing the old classic’s into modern times by using modern materials and design - but still holding onto those classic old style that we have grown to love. There are 2 types of triple-clamp that are available for the Z9/Z1000. One style has a 50mm offset and uses the standard 36mm forks. The second style allows for the fitment of either ZX10 or ZX6 front-ends. Basically - you can bolt a set of these triple clamps up to your stock Z9 or Z1000, and then fit an entire front end from a 10 or a 6 !!

Technically, it has been designed to provide a more sporty feel to the steering than the standard set-up. They both come with brackets to hold the standard instruments.

I will be looking to have Croz make me a set that can bolt into a 1983 GPz1100. The basic dimensions are similiar to a Z9/Z1000, but with a slightly thicker steering stem. One of the GPz's tucked into the 4th Dimension is booked in for a Shadowfax tank & seat unit - so the use of a ZX10 front end on this bike would seem to be appropriate . Not sure on the back-end treatment yet, but thinking about a ZX9 shock & swingarm etc.....

So without any furher ado - Here are some pics of the triple-clamps. In the flesh - they are a really classy piece of equipment.



36mm forks with 50mm offset clamps in T6061.






ZX10/ZX6 forks set up in a Z900







At this stage, Croz will be listing these triple clamps for sale through the following website - http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=461485221.

At this stage I am hoping that a set for the old Geeper can be made up so I can kick that build off soon.

Top Stuff Gos!

Better pics here though - http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=38428

Those triple clamps are horn! I may have spent a little too long fondling them at EC but I don't think Croz noticed

Those triple clamps are horn! I may have spent a little too long fondling them at EC but I don't think Croz noticed

I dont see a problem with that Mick, luck I didnt see them or we may have both been doing it.

That stuff looks supertrick, cant wait to see the "Shadowfax II" project kick off Gos

Nice

....Those triple clamps are horn! I may have spent a little too long fondling them at EC but I don't think Croz noticed ......

oh he noticed alright !

.....That stuff looks supertrick, cant wait to see the "Shadowfax II" project kick off Gos .....

plans are well advanced - but the 'Fax MkII is a couple of builds down the list - it should look the goods though. If you can imagine the bike below with the 'Fax bodywork - well that is what I am going to aim for. No promises about Xmas though, I don't want to lock myself into any unachievable timeframes or anything like that !

that looks horn, me likey - ALOT

Hmmm, I've got me a set of forks off my old 6rr floating around in the shed somewhere, and a set of calipers from a 10