Cafe Racer Build

[exitspeed]

I just got my bike (81 Yamaha Virago. It was free. ;) ) over the weekend and one of the things I'd like to do right away is get different handlebars.

I like the look of older street bikes with low handlebars and an over all low look. Kinda like this.
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1976-moto-guzzi-v7-sport-1.jpg

I honestly know jack sh*t about motorcycles and have no idea if I can change mine or not, or what feels like what, etc etc.

[SochBAT]

You can. Most have simple bolts holding em in, but you gotta make sure the new bars have the right recesses in em. Otherwise, they'll keep moving for days.

I wish i could have a cafe racer. SO damn legit.

Cafe Racer > Street Bike.

theres a guy on youtube, Carpy1 i think, that does restorations on em.

[exitspeed]

You can. Most have simple bolts holding em in, but you gotta make sure the new bars have the right recesses in em. Otherwise, they'll keep moving for days.

I wish i could have a cafe racer. SO damn legit.

Cafe Racer > Street Bike.

theres a guy on youtube, Carpy1 i think, that does restorations on em.

What's a cafe racer?

EDIT: Just looked it up. YES that is the style I was thinking of. I didn't know the verbage. Thanks!

DOUBLE EDIT: oh FUCK this is it right here! Same bike as I have too. The rear/seat area is different though. I'm going this route but flat black!!
http://www.caferacer.ca/cafegallery/albums/userpics/Zero_cafe007.jpg

[DevilZ]

Nice I always wanted to build a honda CB500 into a cafe racer. CLUBMAN BARS are good. Check ebay for parts. I am not sure with the Yamaha maybe theres parts on there. Make sure you know that the body work cost more than the bike haha. If you change all that should be around 2-4k MAX.

[exitspeed]

Nice I always wanted to build a honda CB500 into a cafe racer. CLUBMAN BARS are good. Check ebay for parts. I am not sure with the Yamaha maybe theres parts on there. Make sure you know that the body work cost more than the bike haha. If you change all that should be around 2-4k MAX.

Yea this shit is rad. I've been searching all night. I'm gonna start tearing the thing apart soon.

Also, i'm not afraid to learn how to fab stuff up on my own either. :boink:

[SochBAT]

I'm going this route but flat black!!

What a 240 owner!!

But seriously, they're amazing bike, reliable as hell. And if you have a kick start, so much more cool. Gets you mad propz with the ladies.

In your case Mel, your wife. Haha.

Cafe Racers are the shit. Join the 1ton club.

PS.

http://www.davidamotophoto.com/media/motofoto1/TriBsa-cafe-racer-g.jpg

[ZilviaKid]

cafe's are so sick, ill be picking one up soon as a restoration project. but on the other hand, turning a newer bike like an sv650 into a street fighter is another tempting idea. both have their pluses.

my dream <3

http://garagecompany.com/bikes/custom/58cafe/IMG_6923.JPG

[exitspeed]

What a 240 owner!!

Exactly. I know flat black is pretty common in bikes too, but in my case it's a hint to my 240 past. :)


But seriously, they're amazing bike, reliable as hell. And if you have a kick start, so much more cool. Gets you mad propz with the ladies.

In your case Mel, your wife. Haha.

Cafe Racers are the shit. Join the 1ton club.

PS.

http://www.davidamotophoto.com/media/motofoto1/TriBsa-cafe-racer-g.jpg

Kick start sounds cool, but I'll probably puss out on that. lol.

[HyperTek]

exit, this is pretty cool, a guy on the fiberglass forums built a cafe seat for his bike
Fiberglass Forums (http://fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=8270&highlight=cafe+racer)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/beforeLeft.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/seat-1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/seatShaping2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/fibreglass2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/milkShake2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/primer2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/wood1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/trim2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/gloveBox2pg.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/seatFoam3.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/Cafe%20Seat/seatCushion.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/MyBike/PortugalCove_2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/MyBike/PortugalCove_7.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc122/HerrDeacon/MyBike/Waterfront_1.jpg

[exitspeed]

^
Wow that doesn't actually look that hard to do. DOPE!

THANKS. Imaginary posi rep to you.

[Gnnr]

Congrats on the bike. Where are the pics? I didn't know about cafe racers, but the pics in this thread look sweet. Good luck with the project.

[Bubbles]

Cafe racers are badass but with that being trendy right now most of the old Honda's are way too expensive for what they are.

BTW - a pussy magnet they're not.

[ZilviaKid]

wow that custom seat came out looking FANTASTIC! a definite improvement over stock.

are there a lot of bike people on that fiberglass forum?

[S14DB]

Time to learn Carb tuning. I see many jets in your future.

[HyperTek]

are there a lot of bike people on that fiberglass forum?

sadly not many bikes at all on that forum.. its mostly cars with no aftermarket .. cavaliers, domestics, a few imports, mostly rice, but some of these guys get creative and do good work despite having different tastes. But some good build ups on there, stuff that will make you motivated and want to work on your own stuff.

[exitspeed]

Congrats on the bike. Where are the pics? I didn't know about cafe racers, but the pics in this thread look sweet. Good luck with the project.

Yea here's pics of my actual bike. Covered in salt from the drive.


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Cafe racers are badass but with that being trendy right now most of the old Honda's are way too expensive for what they are.

BTW - a pussy magnet they're not.

Luckily I got my bike FREE.

And I'm married so the bi-product of getting pussy is not a worry for me. ;)

[SochBAT]

And I'm married so the bi-product of getting pussy is not a worry for me. ;)

Because he signed a release wavering all access to ANY pussy, whether its marital or paid for.

:giggle:

[The Chad]

I have allways loved the older Japanese bikes. But I found a 2003 Suzuki Savage for $2,000. I jumped on it. I had heard they were a good beignner bike. SInce then i've swapped out the Handle bars, tailight, all turn signals and am going to work on chopping the rear fender soon. Goal in mind i a cafe racer style bike.

This is my 1st and only bike and everything has been super easy to modify. If I can do it...I know anyone can.

[Bubbles]

Luckily I got my bike FREE.



I was talking about myself picking up one not you.





And I'm married so the bi-product of getting pussy is not a worry for me. ;)


I'm sorry to hear that but I was referring to the person who was trying to mislead people when he mentioned the word pussy around an old bike thread.

Anti-pussy is about the only thing that can be said for old bikes.

[Gnnr]

Yea here's pics of my actual bike. Covered in salt from the drive.

Not bad, not bad. I like the purple. Post back when you give her a good clean and shine. :)

[exitspeed]

It has begun!

Started the tear down today. Found out a couple things. The custom subframe isn't going to be as hard as I thought really. And the tank needs to be adjusted to make it sit more parallel to the ground. It's gonna be some work, but I'm pretty excited about it.

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[ZilviaKid]

im jealous of your dick magnet.

[Gnnr]

You need to change the title of the thread to like Cafe Racer Build or something. :)

[exitspeed]

Yea I should. I'll pm someone.

EDIT: Title changed cause I have connections...

[alindeman1989]

fucking sick to the maxxxxx

[Flicktitty]

looks pretty good Mel, It's no vert. but it will fill the void till you get one.

be safe on it once you get it done.

[Enna]

So thats the name of the style. I've always wanted a bike like that green yamaha up there. Never knew what it was called tho or the styling. Good info.

[SochBAT]

Cmon Mel. Kick start. that shit is so gangstaa.

Half helm in satin black.

fitted blue tee, with cig box rolled into sleeve, Like Snake.

PREMIUM DUDE!!! PREMIUM!!! DOOOOOOOODD!!!!!!!

[WanganRunner]

I love cafes.

When I get a chance (and I'm no longer laid off, lol), I'll be looking to get a CB and make a cafe project out of it.


Of course, if you have $25k, you can just get a turnkey CB750 Cafe from WhiteHouse:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Custom%20Bikes/Whitehouse%20customs%20Honda%20CB%20750%20%201.jpg

[ZilviaKid]

when i build a bike, its going to look like this.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/13947505089493.jpg

r1 bitches!

[exitspeed]

Ok moving along slowly but surely.

I got the tank off. i couldn't figure out how it came off last week when I worked on it. There's some rust on the inside so I'm gonna have to remove that. luckily Yamaha makes a two step product that's only $15 that will remove it all.

I also just bought the foam to start shaping for the seat like in the fiberglass forum tutorial that HyperTek posted. We need to lower the front first though so i can see how everything sits.

My friend Adam can hopefully do the welding of the new custom rear subframe and the back of the tank.

You can see int he pics below I have the tank tilted not so the pitch of it is more horizontal instead of pitched upwards. I just have it sittong on something right now and will have to fab something to secure it.

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[drift freaq]

What's a cafe racer?

EDIT: Just looked it up. YES that is the style I was thinking of. I didn't know the verbage. Thanks!

DOUBLE EDIT: oh FUCK this is it right here! Same bike as I have too. The rear/seat area is different though. I'm going this route but flat black!!
http://www.caferacer.ca/cafegallery/albums/userpics/Zero_cafe007.jpg

pictured above is what is considered a streetfighter. Street fighters are stripped down Cafe bikes.

Oh and do something about your forks because right now they are way to chopped to qualify as a street fighter or a Cafe racer.

[Gnnr]

I see another bike in the background?

[dmragecm]

check out Kott Motorcycles Custom cafe racers (http://kottmotorcycles.com/Kott_Motorcycles/Home.html). They're in Cali, not exactly sure where but I think so cal. talk to Jeremy and tell him Danny from Jersey sent you. Real cool dude and loves to talk/teach about old school cafe racers. I'm just like you, I know jack shit about bikes lol. I'm most definitely going to buy a bike from him when the time is right. this is some of their other work Honda CB550 Flat Black Cafe Racer- "THE WILL" - $4000 (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/1073261762.html) .

[slider2828]

I love that bike, by my favorite by Honda CB1 which is super rare

[ayuaddict]

awwww fuck.

thats way too cool.

i am jealous.

[SochBAT]

Street fighter!!!

[exitspeed]

pictured above is what is considered a streetfighter. Street fighters are stripped down Cafe bikes.

Oh and do something about your forks because right now they are way to chopped to qualify as a street fighter or a Cafe racer.

Street Fighter you say?...Even cooler then Cafe Racer!

Yea the front is being lowered at least 2". I have to do that before I start crafting my seat.

[The Chad]

I've seen quite a few "street fighter" style conversions...i liek them, but don't love all the exposed wiring that i saw on the conversions. Stick with the cafe style imo. I like the look of it better. Plus I like older bikes and the styling behind them. Something about removing fairings and body parts from a sport bike just makes them look naked...

[exitspeed]

I did some research yesterday and it's not really Street Fighter style. Street Fighters are made from sport bikes. You start with a sport bike and then strip it all down. Remove fairings, etc to make it look more aggressive.

So technically it's not a street fighter.

A Cafe Racer is a cruiser type bike (which is what the Virago is) that has been stripped down and modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort.

I think what is confusing about the green one pictured is the tail on it is sorta sport bike-ish looking instead of the more round "bullet" looking tail that is traditionally found on Cafe's.


Update on my bike. A friend of mine said he would do the welding of the subframe for me. I just gotta purchase some metal.

Clip-ons look like they run $119-$180. I think I'll go with the $119 ones as they look pretty decent and this is kind of a budget build at this point.

[gyula hlavati]

People in the States build bikes like CB750 as a cafe racer but you know in Europe they prefer british bikes like Norton.This whole thing started in England so I would go with some ride like Triumph.And yeah,no sportbike for this style.
I'm ready to see your Virago so keep up posting with pics.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

this thread gave me inspiration to work on my bike again. haha.

[BustedS13]

street fighters are just busted up sport bikes with no fairings and jackoff riders who like to do wheelies. you'll also often find them driving pontiacs or various suv's covered in decals that say stuff like "RIP such and such 1988-2008, wheelied faster than his angels could fly"

p.s. that dark green bike is sick

[soreballz]

^lolololol


Cafe bikes are neato.

[0100]

Nice exit! If those forks are anything like xs650's you can lower them by putting spacers in them.

[ThatGuy]

street fighters are just busted up sport bikes with no fairings and jackoff riders who like to do wheelies. you'll also often find them driving pontiacs or various suv's covered in decals that say stuff like "RIP such and such 1988-2008, wheelied faster than his angels could fly"

p.s. that dark green bike is sick

I think it has less to do with the bike customization, and more to do with dumbass in the seat. The same way I absolutely hate being associated with the dumb mother fuckers out there who think it is acceptable behavior to drift on public streets, I'm sure the guys who build their bikes to carve corners don't like to be associated with the idiots riding down the freeway on their rear tire alone.

In other words, let us not stereotype based on modifications. In fact, let us strive not to stereotype at all.

P.S. Mel, cool build. This is fun to watch, and if I rode a bike, I could see myself doing something very similar. :rawk:

[SochBAT]

Remove the engine and tank, strip the shit out of it until you have a bare frame. Clean that beast up and paint with high temp black. not gloss black either. You've got to give it that matte color.

http://www.saskma.com/images/stories/articles/caferacers%20(5).jpg

After its done, you can go around asking the locations of sailors, or if anyone knows where Lan-Di is.

[The Chad]

Yea, my roommate was obsessed with street fighter style bikes. That's how I heard of them. He owned a Honda CB...something that was pretty quick...he totally trashed me when I picked up my Suzuki Savage 650 and started "upgrading" and customizing it. Said it was a waste, now I get more looks on it than any normal 90's sport bike or stereotype Harley.

Moral of the story is: Keep up with the build, build it to what you want and you will never be dissapointed. Just make sure you cover all the wires up...I hate expose wires on chopped/bobbed bikes. Just looks tacky. And you can never have too much chrome imo so bling it up :) (with a dash of matte black)

[BustedS13]

I think it has less to do with the bike customization, and more to do with dumbass in the seat. The same way I absolutely hate being associated with the dumb mother fuckers out there who think it is acceptable behavior to drift on public streets, I'm sure the guys who build their bikes to carve corners don't like to be associated with the idiots riding down the freeway on their rear tire alone.

In other words, let us not stereotype based on modifications. In fact, let us strive not to stereotype at all.

P.S. Mel, cool build. This is fun to watch, and if I rode a bike, I could see myself doing something very similar. :rawk:

my opinion on streetbike riders is heavily influenced by a local "team" of douchebags called "Streetfighterz". they make videos and shirts and decals and sell them at the mall and stuff. and yeah, one of their videos is some guy wheelie-ing down the highway with no front wheel.

i'm sure there are responsible sport bike riders in the world, but i've never met one

[exitspeed]

i'm sure there are responsible sport bike riders in the world, but i've never met one

That's how I felt too honestly. Then most of my friends (real friends) got into sport bikes. They are anti all that kinda shit.

[BustedS13]

That's how I felt too honestly. Then most of my friends (real friends) got into sport bikes. They are anti all that kinda shit.

yeah, i'd like one too, and i wouldn't get from point a to point b on one wheel. but... yeah, just never seen a sport bike guy who wasn't a chode.

anyway, more pics, progress, blah blah blah!

[exitspeed]

Some moar updates.

Decided today to drop it 2.5 inches. I have NO CLUE if it's the right way to do it or not, but in my head it made sense. If it turns out that it's wrong I can always correct it. Basically I just removed the handlebars (which are going away in favor of clip-ons anyway) and then loosed the forks from the triples tree (I think that's what it's called) and pushed the triple tree down. I might even go another .5" or so if this is an acceptable way to do it.

I also got he foam that I'll be using to make the seat form. It's not going to site exactly like that obviously but that gives you an idea sorta.
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/1083/img6953.jpg
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1531/img6945.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/671/img6947.jpg

So here you can see how much I lowered it.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4403/img6946.jpg
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8945/img6948.jpg

Here's the other Virago and you can see how it sits at stock height.
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2679/img6950.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1665/img6951.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8568/img6952.jpg

[exitspeed]

I aklso found out what size my forks are for clip-ons. 36mm. Woodcraft makes clip-ons for $149.

Woodcraft-CFM :: 36mm Clipons (12-0136) (http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=17272)

http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/ProdImages/12100clip-ons400.jpg

[S14DB]

Needs some manly gauges!

[wideride]

it look like drive shaft,not a chain drive...am i right !!! correct me if im wrong.

[exitspeed]

it look like drive shaft,not a chain drive...am i right !!! correct me if im wrong.

You are correct.

[shmiddy]

i might acually buy this baby next month!!
http://www.canim.net/motors/resimler/Triumph_Thruxton_2007_03_1024x768.jpg

[sb253]

sorry, but I wouldnt call 95% of those bikes "cafe"

[exitspeed]

sorry, but I wouldnt call 95% of those bikes "cafe"

Care to elaborate on which bikes you are referring to and what does and doesn't make them "cafe" in your opinion?

[Bushido]

this is what i've been working on:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/domeniccucunato/motorcycle/CIMG0670Large.jpg

[fishboy]

Care to elaborate on which bikes you are referring to and what does and doesn't make them "cafe" in your opinion?

maybe he means the bikes above are more "cafe-inspired"

here are some cafe racers

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Norton%20Bikes/images/Norton-Cafe-Racer.jpg

http://www.philadelphiariders.com/wiki/images/3/37/Skip%27s_Cafe_Racer.jpg

but really these are inspired also. maybe he's talking about the real deal cafe racers :dunno:

[gyula hlavati]

maybe he means the bikes above are more "cafe-inspired"

here are some cafe racers

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/Norton%20Bikes/images/Norton-Cafe-Racer.jpg

http://www.philadelphiariders.com/wiki/images/3/37/Skip%27s_Cafe_Racer.jpg

but really these are inspired also. maybe he's talking about the real deal cafe racers :dunno:

Now that's a nice one.

[sb253]

Care to elaborate on which bikes you are referring to and what does and doesn't make them "cafe" in your opinion?

maybe he means the bikes above are more "cafe-inspired"


like fishboy said, i think all those bikes besides that Steve Carpenter bike are "cafe' inspired".

Norton, Triumph, BSA would be true cafe's to me, with certain models of japanese bikes being able to pull off the true cafe style

Im partial to honda bikes :wiggle:

cb77
http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/cb77_honda_super_hawk.jpg

stock cb77
http://www.charlies-place.com/img/cb77_64.gif

cb77
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1427/1313662608_868fa28497.jpg?v=0

cb550
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C01%5C26%5Cbikepics-1161633-320.jpg

cb350
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff222/sb25347/450-71.jpg

78 cb550
http://www.caferace.com/78cb550.jpg

another 550
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2856762979_5f0a60f839.jpg?v=0

and heres my 63 Honda Dream 305. All original, 5800 miles. Not a cafe'

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff222/sb25347/carsbike103.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff222/sb25347/carsbike109.jpg

[DreamN]

damn... now I want one these projects too.

[DreamN]

oh and more info/pix of this one please

cb550
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C01%5C26%5Cbikepics-1161633-320.jpg

[exitspeed]

like fishboy said, i think all those bikes besides that Steve Carpenter bike are "cafe' inspired".

Norton, Triumph, BSA would be true cafe's to me, with certain models of japanese bikes being able to pull off the true cafe style

Im partial to honda bikes :wiggle:



Yeah they are cafe inspired. It's just a style. I personally like the Green Yamaha better then the ones you posted anyway. I'm not too concerned with authenticity. I just wanna build a cool bike and use some cafe inspiration.

[ericcastro]

So, what about room for your chick??

Isnt part of having a bike about the bitches?? lmao!

Or am i missing something here?

[sb253]

I'm not too concerned with authenticity. I just wanna build a cool bike and use some cafe inspiration.

totally cool. I just wouldnt call those bikes on page 1 "cafe racer" bikes

Building something that you created and love to ride is what counts. Keep us updated on what you do

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

So, what about room for your chick??

Isnt part of having a bike about the bitches?? lmao!

Or am i missing something here?

having a cafe bike is to live the british asshole punk lifestyle. the chicks you'll attract already know they have to walk. haha.

[ericcastro]

having a cafe bike is to live the british asshole punk lifestyle. the chicks you'll attract already know they have to walk. haha.

LMAO!!!
I see were I went wrong!

[PacificDrift_Nick]

wow crazy, i was just doing a bunch of research on bikes!

i think cafe's are pretty awesome or at least cafe inspired :blah:

maybe your thinking of a bobber, which is what i really want

Old School Bobber Choppers History and More (http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/bobber-choppers.html)


yours looks like its coming along nicely!

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/delishnick/IMG_1998.jpg:wackit::wackit::wackit::wackit:

[Agamemnon]

That's going to be my next preject. A bobber from an old Yamaha XS650.
http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/images/killer-old-school-bobber-xs650-6969.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9aGibRSdSU

[exitspeed]

So, what about room for your chick??

Isnt part of having a bike about the bitches?? lmao!

Or am i missing something here?

I'll probably get another bike for that. Plus I wanna get real comfortable riding a bike before I trust myself with my wife's life on the back.

[exitspeed]

Some more slow progress.

I took the handle bars mostly off. I couldn't get the grip off the left side so I couldn't get that stuff off so they are just hanging there.

I started thinking that instead of straigh copying the green bike I might do something different. I was thinking of somehow modifying the stock seat and rear subframe. In these pics I have the subframe bolted on at the top of the frame and then swung up a little to make the tank and seat area sit more flat instead of racked like it is stock.

I'm going to have to make the tank shorter to get it to fit the way it is.

The stock seat doesn't look that bad on there actually now that all the clutter shit is off.

Oh and I took off the crash bar in the front. I think that's what people call it. I also took off the yamaha badges on the tank. I'll just fill those in.


http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3589/img7136.jpg
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7675/img7135c.jpg
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1016/img7134.jpg
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2374/img7132.jpg
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/2504/img7131.jpg

[Bubbles]

Im partial to honda bikes :wiggle:

cb350
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff222/sb25347/450-71.jpg




Perfect.


Absolutely perfect.

[slowpo]

my baby..by the way i dont like motorcycles but this is a piece of art

http://www.melillimoto.com/store/images/Sport_Bip.jpg
http://www.bikez.com/pictures/ducati/2007/24400_0_9_3_sport%201000%20biposto_Image%20credits %20-%20Ducati.jpg

and this here is my bike
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/59543-main-2.jpg

[chitownguy]

Damn this thread has me looking for leather jackets again. Now I just need the bike to back it up. I knew I should've bought that cb650.

I love your bike Slowpo. It has now joined the ranks of my picture folder that inspire my future projects.

[slowpo]

Damn this thread has me looking for leather jackets again. Now I just need the bike to back it up. I knew I should've bought that cb650.

I love your bike Slowpo. It has now joined the ranks of my picture folder that inspire my future projects.

thank you...very uncomfortable ride but people love it, so its worth it and the girls go crazy.. i get more attention in that honda cafe racer than any guy with a "chop blink build"....cafe racer bikes have character...choppers,sport bikes ect dont have any, thats what i like about

[Bubbles]

Is it even possible to ride this thing and not exude cool?


http://i6.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/42/be/0d52_1.JPG

http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/42/be/0a48_1.JPG


Carrot Top could drop panties with this thing.



Well, maybe not carrot top but you get the idea.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

^^ lol at those tires.

[DreamN]

damn... I want one of these. I need to make more money.

[Bubbles]

Knobbies on the street?






Fuck yeah.

[HyperTek]

That's going to be my next preject. A bobber from an old Yamaha XS650.
http://www.custom-choppers-guide.com/images/killer-old-school-bobber-xs650-6969.jpg

YouTube - Yamaha XS650 Bobber (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9aGibRSdSU)

dam those bobbers look sweet
YouTube - Me on my Flyrite Bobber on I-17 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Xrhh5VWeE&feature=related)

[napaKAliboog]

I got a bike just sittin here. Idk if I should build it or sell it to you guys...lol.

[SexPanda]

sweet ass bikes... I kind of want one now too...

[DreamN]

I got a bike just sittin here. Idk if I should build it or sell it to you guys...lol.

How about donating it to a poor, bikeless guy in the San Fernando Vallye? :x:

[chitownguy]

dam those bobbers look sweet
YouTube - Me on my Flyrite Bobber on I-17 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3Xrhh5VWeE&feature=related)

Bobbers are sweet. Saw a bunch of awesome ones at Lonestar Roundup. Still would rather have a café bike though.

[napaKAliboog]

LI think I might build it. Its a project I forgot about mainly because of parts. Its a 86? Honda twinstar cmt200 I think that's the code.

[napaKAliboog]

Oops I ment 78'

[napaKAliboog]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/quiffy/002-1.jpg

[napaKAliboog]

I can't wait to clint eastwood the ruckus boys hahaha

[exitspeed]

A little update.

I put the tank back on to it's stock postion as well as the seat. I think it looks good. It's maybe not a straight up Cafe but it it's definitely stripped down. When I sit on it it looks real low too and that's really the look I originally wanted.

I just have to finish up this website and some other things for a client and get payed and I'll be getting Woodcraft Clip-ons and new Dunlop tires. Shouldn't be too long after that I'll have her runnin.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/295/img7559.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9031/img7561w.jpg
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/366/img7560d.jpg

[exitspeed]

Cool. I found a really good article about wrapping my exhaust.

Exhaust Heat Wrap Installation (http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageViewer.asp?PageID=750)

I'll be doing that once it's cleaned up.

[HyperTek]

hahah thats pretty cool for a cheap G ride!

are you gonna spray the tank?

[exitspeed]

hahah thats pretty cool for a cheap G ride!

are you gonna spray the tank?

Yeah I'm gonna fill in the area where the Yamaha emblem was too. I'm going to paint it satin black.

[chitownguy]

Ah that looks nice. Just get a seat sometime in the future and it'll look way better.

[soreballz]

You should probably think about getting some handlebars. Its gonna be pretty hard to ride without 'em.

:keke:

[Bubbles]

Ah that looks nice. Just get a seat sometime in the future and it'll look way better.


Yeah, that seat is throwing me off big time.

[soreballz]

Cool seat, non-gay wheels, bars, painted tank, done.

[Bubbles]

Cool seat, non-gay wheels, bars, painted tank, done.

Hack the seat yourself, bars, leave tank alone, and get spoked wheels when you find a pair for cheap.


DUN

[exitspeed]

Ah that looks nice. Just get a seat sometime in the future and it'll look way better.

You should probably think about getting some handlebars. Its gonna be pretty hard to ride without 'em.

:keke:

Cool seat, non-gay wheels, bars, painted tank, done.

I'm working on the seat right now. The vinyl that was on it was cracked. I took that off and now it's just the foam. I'm gonna use a turkey carving knife to shape the seat differently. It'll be narrower and lower and the step won't be as high.

For the handle bars I'm getting clip-ons. Since I lowered the front by lowering the triple tree (which is a perfectly ok way to do it) the handle bars don't fit in the clamps. I want clip ons anyway. Woodcraft makes'em in m size. Like these:
https://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/ProdImages/1stpage_clipons.png

Tank'ill get painted soon. Just gotta fill in the area where the emblems were.

The exhaust is rusty as shit. I'm working on grinding that all off too. Then I'll be painting it with like high temp engine paint and then heat tape wrapping it.

It's definitely coming along though.

[g-via]

jebus, i want a bike now

[sb253]

looks like it's coming along nice ES

[exitspeed]

I came up with an idea inspired by someone's wheels on here.

For the rims I'm going to paint the rims a combo of gloss black and flat black. Shit is gonna be nice.

[slowpo]

i dont like motorcycles but when i saw the new ducati SC biposto with the cafe look i was like goddamn shit looks good, and i dont wanna sound gay for saying this but the "cafe racer look" brings something back to motorcycles that has been somewhat missing for the last 40 years...something romantic...when i see a douchebag with a blinged out chop job or a fully faired rocket and a harley guy trying to be all badass..i just laugh is all most the same when you see a ricer with a big spoiler and and funny bodykit..
http://kottmotorcycles.com/Kott_Motorcycles/Bikes/Pages/Black_files/Media/DSC_0042/DSC_0042.jpg?disposition=download
http://kottmotorcycles.com/Kott_Motorcycles/Bikes/Pages/Black_files/Media/DSC_0065/DSC_0065.jpg?disposition=download
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/l_8877724fc5924054b984ea2b3c7b1804.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/HomePage.jpg

[BustedS13]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9031/img7561w.jpg

gotta lose the front signals, or at least get tiny ones
can you relocate the horns somewhere less conspicuous?
and get rid of the little yamaha plate too
the stock gauge pods look sweet though

[HyperTek]

Im sure those are just progress pics and he will get to all those that everyone keeps picking on lol

[BustedS13]

hackjob shoop

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/nerfdude/Untitled-1-3.jpg

do this

then paint everything black/satin black, except the chrome and anything on the engine that isn't already painted

[exitspeed]

i dont like motorcycles but when i saw the new ducati SC biposto with the cafe look i was like goddamn shit looks good, and i dont wanna sound gay for saying this but the "cafe racer look" brings something back to motorcycles that has been somewhat missing for the last 40 years...something romantic...when i see a douchebag with a blinged out chop job or a fully faired rocket and a harley guy trying to be all badass..i just laugh is all most the same when you see a ricer with a big spoiler and and funny bodykit..
http://kottmotorcycles.com/Kott_Motorcycles/Bikes/Pages/Black_files/Media/DSC_0042/DSC_0042.jpg?disposition=download
http://kottmotorcycles.com/Kott_Motorcycles/Bikes/Pages/Black_files/Media/DSC_0065/DSC_0065.jpg?disposition=download
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/l_8877724fc5924054b984ea2b3c7b1804.jpg
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/HomePage.jpg

That is sexy as fuck.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9031/img7561w.jpg

gotta lose the front signals, or at least get tiny ones
can you relocate the horns somewhere less conspicuous?
and get rid of the little yamaha plate too
the stock gauge pods look sweet though

Check check check.

I'm hunting for new front and rear signals and a new brake light. LED's more then likely.

I'm not sure about the horns. But probably.

The Yamaha plate has fuses behind it. I might think about just filling it in so it doesn't say Yamaha but I'm not sure if I can move it all together. I'm not a big electrical guy.

I like the stock gauges too. Especially since new ones are hundreds of dollars and this thing is a budget bike.

hackjob shoop

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/nerfdude/Untitled-1-3.jpg

do this

then paint everything black/satin black, except the chrome and anything on the engine that isn't already painted

Exactly.

And if anyone has any suggestions turn signals they think would look rad on the bike and be budget friendly feel free to let me know. :)

[S14DB]

And if anyone has any suggestions turn signals they think would look rad on the bike and be budget friendly feel free to let me know. :)
Go to Harbor Freight.

[Bubbles]

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/l_8877724fc5924054b984ea2b3c7b1804.jpg



Uhhh naaah naaah naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

[exitspeed]

Started carving out my seat today. Pics tomorrow. :)

[exitspeed]

I still have a ways to go but it's getting there. I sprayed it brown so you can see it better. Yes it looks terrible right now.

The main part of the seat needs to be flatter and the rear part of it needs to be more rounded.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3412/img7580r.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4325/img7579.jpg

You can see the different shape though compared to the stock seat.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8849/img7582.jpg

[BustedS13]

looking cooler, this is going to be rad.

[exitspeed]

BTW I'm using a combination of a bread knife and one of these to shape the foam.
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/90/90fe5c03-89c6-4c4d-9011-c748d1024c3d_300.jpg

My friend suggested a electric turkey carving knife, but I don't have one of those.

[chitownguy]

Slowpo damnit I think that is my most favorite bike at the moment. It's so clean and minimalistic. I love it!! What kind of bike is it?

Exitspeed your bike is coming along nice.

[SaintlyCharBoy]

To get a final shape, we used to use a DA, a palm sander, or a die grinder with Roloc disks to smooth everything out

foam goes away fast even when you're sanding!

[slowpo]

Slowpo damnit I think that is my most favorite bike at the moment. It's so clean and minimalistic. I love it!! What kind of bike is it?

Exitspeed your bike is coming along nice.
71 honda cb500
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/3399239191_8acabae5d4_b.jpg

and to the OP get a another gas tank and seat and make your bike look like this
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/Zerocafehome.jpg

well guys im goin to try to sell my old bike and get a new one..im trying to decide between this too
http://www.canim.net/motors/resimler/Triumph_Thruxton_2007_03_1024x768.jpg
or
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2006-ducati-sport1000c.jpg

[!Zar!]

I saw that triumph on the road today.

Looked cute.

[exitspeed]

and to the OP get a another gas tank and seat and make your bike look like this
http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq303/slowpo/Zerocafehome.jpg



That was my original idea but I've strayed from that. Mostly because there's more work involved with that then I'd reasonably be able to get done this spring/summer and I actually want to ride my bike.

Then also, I haven't really found anyone (as far as Virago's go) going the route I'm going now. Reshaping the seat and making it look more Cafe inspired that way among other things.

[S14DB]

Can you get rid of that airbox and put a K&N cone on?

[exitspeed]

Can you get rid of that airbox and put a K&N cone on?

Right now the ait box is off. You can see the hole where the filter and box were.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/nerfdude/Untitled-1-3.jpg

You talking about this?
http://store.knfilters.com/images/PowerSports/63-1122-pL.jpg

I probably will go that route since I do plan on riding the bike a lot. I don't know how safe if would be to drive around with no filter for a long time.

[murda-c]

Right now the ait box is off. You can see the hole where the filter and box were.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/nerfdude/Untitled-1-3.jpg

You talking about this?
http://store.knfilters.com/images/PowerSports/63-1122-pL.jpg

I probably will go that route since I do plan on riding the bike a lot. I don't know how safe if would be to drive around with no filter for a long time.

It's a pretty bad idea on a bike...that front tire is gonna be kicking up grit the entire time you ride.

[exitspeed]

It's a pretty bad idea on a bike...that front tire is gonna be kicking up grit the entire time you ride.

So do I just leave it open the way it is?

[S14DB]

It should be buried enough not to be exposed to the elements, bolted onto the carb. K&N was originally invented for motorcycle racing...

Are you getting another front fender?

[exitspeed]

It should be buried enough not to be exposed to the elements, bolted onto the carb. K&N was originally invented for motorcycle racing...

Are you getting another front fender?

I was not planning in it, no. I'm sure it'll make for a dustier ride. I have to do some searching to see what kinda fender would look good on there that is Cafe Inspired.


New pics of the seat progress. Shit is looking waaay better. I finally found the right tool for the job. I tried a bread knife, a hand sander (not an orbital one though), sandpaper by itself, and a wire wheel. Then I see my Wagner Paint Eater sitting there and decide to try that. BINGO. Not only does it take off a lot of material if you want it to, it can be very precise also. It also smoothed out the whole thing very nice. I'm pretty sure this will be the final shape. I'm thinking about cutting the lower half of the seat/plastic to make it more flat instead of that curved look. But for the seat part it's pretty much what I was lookin for.

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3682/img7587.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2111/img7589b.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1299/img7588.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5572/img7590.jpg
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9060/img7591.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1662/img7592w.jpg
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8598/img7593.jpg
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7387/img7594.jpg


And here you can see how much differently shaped it is now compared to a stock one.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5365/img7596.jpg

I should be finishing up some work for a client in the next week and a half hopefully. That money is going entirely to the bike. Tires, paint, battery, and clip-ons...


More to come soon.

[S14DB]

Here I thought I had found some parts for you today till I saw "1984+ Yamaha Virago 700, 750, 1000 & 1100" sigh, guess I'll keep looking...

[ZenkiCam]

Is it even possible to ride this thing and not exude cool?


http://i6.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/42/be/0d52_1.JPG

http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/42/be/0a48_1.JPG


Carrot Top could drop panties with this thing.



Well, maybe not carrot top but you get the idea.

^^ lol at those tires.

that is a dirtbike.

[0100]

Looking good!

[napaKAliboog]

Shit my project is put to sleep again... I just put a down on a 83' 928. I have to pick it up on monday! >.<

[sb253]

the seat's coming along nicely, dude!

[exitspeed]

Some more work done over the last few days.

First thing is I had to fill in the area on the tank where the Yamaha emblem was. There was a clipy thing that the emblem screwed on to.

First I mixed up some Mar-Glass which I've never used before. Some pretty interesting stuff. It's like hard candy before it gets hard.
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/4995/img7599.jpg
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4617/img7601.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/930/img7600.jpg

A couple layers of it. I'm new ot bodu work so I was just kinda winging it.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1173/img7603.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8900/img7602.jpg
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1046/img7604.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8241/img7605.jpg
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3199/img7606.jpg

Random cool pic.
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/5959/img7607.jpg

Got the tank sanded down nice and smooth. Needs some more work but it's about 80% there.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2792/img7614.jpg

Then those lights dangling were bothering me as well as the two big ol horns and front turn signals. Removed those.
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3797/img7615.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7048/img7619.jpg

That's where I'm at now. Gonna finish the tank over the weekend hopefully.

[S14DB]

You find new fenders or are going to put the old ones back on?

[exitspeed]

You find new fenders or are going to put the old ones back on?

I'm either gonna find new fenders or go without. The stock fenders are horrible.

[ericcastro]

Can you get different rims?

I think that would make a huge difference since the tank still sits at a slant.

let the filter stick straight out the side.

can you modify the fenders??

[murda-c]

So do I just leave it open the way it is?

no i meant running with no filter, lol.

[S14DB]

Is that Bondo or Fiberglass Filler?

[exitspeed]

Is that Bondo or Fiberglass Filler?

Marglass. Filler with fiberglass in it. The good stuff.

Can you get different rims?

I think that would make a huge difference since the tank still sits at a slant.

let the filter stick straight out the side.

can you modify the fenders??

I could get different rims, but I haven't looked for any really.

The fenders are pretty horrible. If anything I'll buy some cafe type fenders from another bike and put them on.

[ZenkiCam]

are you going to get custom ferrings made?

[BustedS13]

try cutting the front fender down and spraying it black, might look alright... if not it looks fine without

[exitspeed]

Moar progress.

I'm getting close to being finished filling in the area on the tank. Needs a little more work but it's getting there. It's primered gray in the pic. I hung it from a tree to make it easier to paint.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7577/img7622.jpg

Worked at the seat moar. I think the main problem was how the bottom of it swepted downward. It really threw it off. So I chopped that up and made it straight. There's some more finishing work to make it perfect though. And once the vinyl is over it you won't see anything. I'm not worried about the space between the frame. I'll either leave it or fill it with something minimal.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/7196/img7625.jpg

Here's the tank and seat together as a whole.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6299/img7626.jpg

[BustedS13]

clean it up and paint it and you're halfway there... i think i'd paint at this point as a motivator to finish up. looks good.

[exitspeed]

clean it up and paint it and you're halfway there... i think i'd paint at this point as a motivator to finish up. looks good.

Cool. In the next two weeks I'm planning on doing the paint on the tank, getting rims, and the clip ons. Hopefully soon there will be pics of me on the thing.

I'm really happy with the positive feedback I've gotten from the work I've done. I've posted on a couple other websites and everyone has been really stoked about my progress. All my friends are really looking forward to me finishing it up so I can come riding with them.

[soreballz]

If you don't get new rims, at least clean and paint the ones you have. The green bike on the first page has those wheels, and they don't look like a burning pile of dicks.


Keep up the good work!

[exitspeed]

If you don't get new rims, at least clean and paint the ones you have. The green bike on the first page has those wheels, and they don't look like a burning pile of dicks.


Keep up the good work!

Rims are getting painted for sure. If you look at them the area that is silver will be matte black and then the rest will be gloss black.

[exitspeed]

I ordered my clip-ons and Pirelli's today. GOing to buy my helmet and gloves tomorrow.

[DJPimpFlex]

^ epic baller stat +1 for you

[exitspeed]

Got the Woodcraft Clip-ons today. I'll install'em later and post some pics!

[BustedS13]

ooh GUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRL

[exitspeed]

Actually I forgot I have to modify the whole assembly that holds my headlight, and turns signals first. I'm gonna try to do that today and see where I get. Pics soon though.

[exitspeed]

Pictures!

So I had to cut the brace that holds the gauges, turn signals, and headlight to the triple tree. It's made of metal and in order for the clip-ons to go in the space I needed them to some hacking was needed.

You can kinda see where it came off of.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9004/img7679e.jpg

Here's the piece off the bike.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5738/img7680.jpg

The piece and my preferred method of cutting.
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8918/img7681c.jpg

Sawing away. It cut through easier then I thought. I'm pretty sure it's made of aluminum so it cut easy.
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/222/img7682.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2716/img7688k.jpg

One side done.
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9420/img7691o.jpg

Two sides done.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2783/img7695v.jpg

BAM! Perfect fit.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5602/img7697.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3106/img7698e.jpg

Close up of how close everything is.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6079/img7700.jpg

Finally get to sit on the bike and steer it with handlebars!
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4258/img7704.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4/img7714n.jpg

Feels damn good. Right now everything is just hand tight. You can see int eh pics the carbs are off the bike too. last weekend my uncle came over, who has more experience with carbs, and helped me clean the thing up. The bike would not have ran the way the carbs were. Things were all stuck and clogged up.

I also changed the oil.

I also bought some vinyl to wrap the seat in. Got a great deal on a bunch from the fabric store. I'm not that great at upholstering so we'll see how that turns out.

I'm hopin things will start wrappin up in the next couple weeks. Slowly but surely.

[Bubbles]

I've used a hacksaw far more than I would like to realize.

A grinder is so much better.

[BustedS13]

^+1. hacksaw has done a lot of work for me, but two things that are infinitely better are a scroll saw (not metal) and a $7 Harbor Freight "air cutter"
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47077)

bike's looking good! i saw some dude on a cafe earlier on my street and it looked like he was having way too much fun.

[exitspeed]

^+1. hacksaw has done a lot of work for me, but two things that are infinitely better are a scroll saw (not metal) and a $7 Harbor Freight "air cutter"
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47077)

bike's looking good! i saw some dude on a cafe earlier on my street and it looked like he was having way too much fun.

Damn that thing would be sweet. I have an air compressor just sitting here too. I should get some air tools from HF. I bought an angle grinder from there a couple weeks ago.

[HyperTek]

i have one of those^^ but my air compressor doesnt have enough uummmpphh for it lol

[exitspeed]

Another piece to the puzzle showed up like 15 min ago.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6862/img7717.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2909/img7718j.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6628/img7719.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3586/img7720.jpg

Sick new Pirelli's!

[BustedS13]

^shiiiiiiiiit.

which angle grinder did you get? i've been wanting one for a while, gonna need it when i get back to body work on the s13

i've been eyeing this guy here
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95504)

[exitspeed]

^shiiiiiiiiit.

which angle grinder did you get? i've been wanting one for a while, gonna need it when i get back to body work on the s13

i've been eyeing this guy here
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95504)

It was a cheap one they had on sale. It wasn't an air tool one. It was this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/91200-91299/91223.gif
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91223
They had it on sale for $19.99 a couple weeks ago.

I was just searchin through some of the threads online about some of the coolest Cafe's and founf a pic of a BMW that has totally inspired me for my tank. I'm gonna paint the bitch with spray in truck bed liner! Like this.
http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/FirstYearDeek/BMWCafe.jpg

[jilo]

sweet thread, i may have a bike worth of posting in a little bit too. i just got a 81 yamaha xs850 for free last week.very somilar to youre bike except the engine. 3 cylinder shaft drive sweetness! shits gonna take a bit of work though, it was under a porch for 9 years, theres dirt in one carb! wtf?

[BustedS13]

I was just searchin through some of the threads online about some of the coolest Cafe's and founf a pic of a BMW that has totally inspired me for my tank. I'm gonna paint the bitch with spray in truck bed liner! Like this.
http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/FirstYearDeek/BMWCafe.jpg

uh. sleep on this one

[soreballz]

^I'm with Busted. Don't do it.

[Bubbles]

It was a cheap one they had on sale. It wasn't an air tool one. It was this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/91200-91299/91223.gif




I've got the dewalt version of that and I use it for everything.

[exitspeed]

uh. sleep on this one

^I'm with Busted. Don't do it.

I really like the texture it adds. I have a friend that works at a Toyota dealer and will spray my tank for free with the stuff.

I'll stew over it for a bit.

[Gnnr]

Don't do it.

[Bubbles]

Don't do it.


.............................

[sb253]

ya, dont know if I'd do the textured tank either. Find a cool period specific yamaha color maybe?

Clip-ons look boss! Now yank those gauges and mirrors

[SochBAT]

LIKE A BOSS.

Rhino-Liner = FAILBOAT.

Seriously. Stick to cafe black with mild orange accents. and checkered decals of flags waving.

Ton up!

[exitspeed]

Ok ok I'll skip the spray liner and just do the satin black.

I think I'm gonna paint the rims tomorrow. :)

[Bubbles]

Ok ok I'll skip the spray liner and just do the satin black.




And they say nothing positive comes from peer pressure.

[exitspeed]

And they say nothing positive comes from peer pressure.

lol. :Ownedd:

[exitspeed]

Bought a battery today. I haven't had one on the bike since I first stripped it down. The one that was on there was dead. So on Friday I'm gonna get the carb back together and see if I can fire it up.



I need some help with the style of mirror to buy. Suggestions please. :eek3d:

Are these too baller for my bike? They are Italian Rizoma bar end mirrors.
http://www.desmoworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=394
http://www.desmoworks.com/images/BS144A-rizoma-ducati.jpg

[sb253]

I say no mirrors

[DreamN]

Those mirrors look sick, but don't know if they'd go with your bike.

[exitspeed]

I say no mirrors

I'm trying to be somewhat safe. lol. Those mirrors are dope but I don't know if I wanna spend $120 on mirrors. I started looking at "Cafe Racer" style mirrors and bar end mirrors seemed to be the norm. These are just high end ones instead of only being like $60.

[exitspeed]

Finally got around to doing a little cleaning up to see if the headlight and gauges would shine up. Turned out nice.

You can see how tarnished and dirty they were.
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/1729/img7736.jpg
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/159/img7743s.jpg
http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/5039/img7735.jpg

A little bit of steel wool and some elbow grease later...
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/1867/img7744.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6484/img7746.jpg

Shined up like a new penny.

[sb253]

I feel it. Maybe just do a single small round mirror on just the left side? Same position where yours is but bent lower and a smaller face? If you did end mirrors would you do both sides?

I just thing the the less clutter the better. Id even pull your huge clunky 80's gauges and go new and clean

Tachometers Gauge | Gauges & Tachos | Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Car Modifying, Parts and Accessories,Sparco, Arai (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=BIKTAC01)

Speedo Gauge | Gauges & Tachos | Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Car Modifying, Parts and Accessories,Sparco, Arai (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=BIKMSPMPH)

Im assuming those being "mini" they are 52mm? They do have some clean 60mm tachs and spedos too.

Thats just me. Im jealous you get to build a bike. Ill have one here soon when I have room to tear it down




EDIT: Damn those polished out suuuper nice. Hard to get rid of them now! haha

[BustedS13]

those mirrors look cool but i say go with the cheapest equivalent. flat black

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAFE-RACER-CLUBMAN-HANDLEBARS-BAR-END-MIRRORS-BLACK_W0QQitemZ360146280529QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53da642051&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12|39%3A1|72%3A1171|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bar-End-Mirrors-Harley-Chopper-Bobber-1-Bar-Adapters_W0QQitemZ310147014588QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item483633dfbc&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12|39%3A1|72%3A1171|240%3A1318

[exitspeed]

I feel it. Maybe just do a single small round mirror on just the left side? Same position where yours is but bent lower and a smaller face? If you did end mirrors would you do both sides?

I just thing the the less clutter the better. Id even pull your huge clunky 80's gauges and go new and clean

Tachometers Gauge | Gauges & Tachos | Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Car Modifying, Parts and Accessories,Sparco, Arai (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=BIKTAC01)

Speedo Gauge | Gauges & Tachos | Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Car Modifying, Parts and Accessories,Sparco, Arai (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MCYCLE&pcode=BIKMSPMPH)

Im assuming those being "mini" they are 52mm? They do have some clean 60mm tachs and spedos too.

Thats just me. Im jealous you get to build a bike. Ill have one here soon when I have room to tear it down




EDIT: Damn those polished out suuuper nice. Hard to get rid of them now! haha

lol. I know. I was pretty surprised myself!

Not sure what I'll do with the mirrors yet, but I'm def. gonna get something else. Again, not sure if I'll get one or two. I'm a beginning rider so the safer the better for me right now. Either way they will be smaller and less conspicuous that's for sure.

[sb253]

I'm a beginning rider so the safer the better for me right now.


same here. My family is from Minnesota and my dad had bikes all his life, but he sold them when we moved to Seattle 23 yrs ago, when I was 4. He said there was too much traffic here way back then. Imagine how bad it is now. Thats why I've never really gotten a bike. I dont trust other drivers around here. Ill have one soon to play with and restore. There are tons of fun back roads around here that I will take advantage of on nice weekends when i do get one up and running

[Bubbles]

Get rid of the mirrors and the levers.

Weight savings bro.




Ask any (cafe)racer, any real (cafe) racer...........winnings winning.

[sb253]

^^ hahahahahaha

[exitspeed]

Get rid of the mirrors and the levers.

Weight savings bro.




Ask any (cafe)racer, any real (cafe) racer...........winnings winning.

What levers?

[sb253]

brake and shift levers, duh??

:keke:
:Ownedd:

[exitspeed]

brake and shift levers, duh??

:keke:
:Ownedd:

How am I supposed to brake and shift then? :tweak:

[Bubbles]

Shifting without a clutch on a bike is easy and you still have a rear brake.


Take a walk on the wild side.

[sb253]

ya. Just brake with your foot on the rear wheel

I honestly dont know what he's talking about

[exitspeed]

I went and got my temps today. One more step closer.

[Bubbles]

ya. Just brake with your foot on the rear wheel

I honestly dont know what he's talking about

Have you ever ridden a bike?

Most bikes have 2 brakes.

Unless this one is retarded it does as well.

2 - 1 = 1

Therefore if you have two brakes and take away one you would still have a brake.




I was being sarcastic anyway.

[SochBAT]

Rear foot brake. Cmon.

Tear that bitch down, repaint the frame. Rebuild the motor/get a new one.

STREET FIGHTER CAFE BUILD!

[exitspeed]

Have you ever ridden a bike?

Most bikes have 2 brakes.

Unless this one is retarded it does as well.

2 - 1 = 1

Therefore if you have two brakes and take away one you would still have a brake.




I was being sarcastic anyway.

I haven't actually. I never even planned on getting a bike until this one fell in my lap. Maybe down the road I can go more hardcore with it as far as getting rid of the clutch and bake. But for now I'll leave it.

Rear foot brake. Cmon.

Tear that bitch down, repaint the frame. Rebuild the motor/get a new one.

STREET FIGHTER CAFE BUILD!

Over winter I certainly will be tearing it down again and repainting the frame. I'll probably redo all the wiring also. Just leave what I need.

[SochBAT]

I haven't actually. I never even planned on getting a bike until this one fell in my lap. Maybe down the road I can go more hardcore with it as far as getting rid of the clutch and bake. But for now I'll leave it.


Yea, Bubbles was just messing with you.

You need that shit. Both clutch AND brakes.

How awesome would it be to only brake only using your "e-brake" for the rears?

:kiss:

[sb253]

you guys are funny. Ya I know everyone was playing around, and yes, the front brake on my Dream305 is crap. Back brake prob 80% of the time

[exitspeed]

Yea, Bubbles was just messing with you.

You need that shit. Both clutch AND brakes.

How awesome would it be to only brake only using your "e-brake" for the rears?

:kiss:

Hahaha. Fucker. lol.

It would be cool to have some kinda electronic controller that you could only use the back brake and it would apply the correct amount of brake to both brakes.

[S14DB]

It's called ABS.

[exitspeed]

It's called ABS.

Guess I didn't even think about ABS on a bike. Shit is all still new to me.

Made some more progress. I used KREEM to get rid of the rust in my gas tank and recoat it. It's like a brand new tank now. It turned out great.

Got my throttle, and clutch hooked back up and operating properly.

I also got all the new gaskets on the carbs and put that back.

Took the mirrors off today and it looks 10x more rad. Fuck it. I'm going sans the mirrors. Might not be the safest thing but it just looks dope.

Unfortunately I'm not getting any power even though I put a new battery in. Soooo, I have a call into an electrician guy I know who is a genius when it comes to wiring shit ad actually enjoys diagnosing and rectifying issues like this. I hope to get him over ASAP.

In the mean time this week my plans are:

-Remove the rims and paint them
-Possibly have the new Pirellis mounted.
-Sandblast exhaust and order heat wrap
-Grind off the rust around the rim of the gas tank on the outside (just minor surface rust)
-PAINT THE TANK THE FINAL COLOR!
-I'd like to get to upholstering the seat, but I'm kinda dreading it

[0100]

I have run lot's of bikes for years and years with just a rear drum brake. Going through an intersection because your bike won't stop as you pray to GOD that you don't die while he sits back and laughs at your stupidity, is awesome! I am not saying that to be sarcastic it is pure AWESOME!

My current bike has a front brake but I still ride my buddies which just has a rear drum. I have no problem riding a bike with just a rear brake just know that if the shit hits the fan, you most likely wont stop in time, and will die. That honestly doesn't bother me.

What bothers me, is no mirrors. I ran one day without mirrors and it drove me crazy. I hate not knowing what is behind me. Every last one of them behind the wheel are retardedcellphonetextingnonpayingattentionmorons.

Fuck blinkers
Fuck horns
Fuck gauges

Strongly suggest mirrors. You can find small good looking ones.

[Bubbles]

Going through an intersection because your bike won't stop as you pray to GOD that you don't die while he sits back and laughs at your stupidity, is awesome! I am not saying that to be sarcastic it is pure AWESOME!




I like the cut of your jib.

[exitspeed]

I have run lot's of bikes for years and years with just a rear drum brake. Going through an intersection because your bike won't stop as you pray to GOD that you don't die while he sits back and laughs at your stupidity, is awesome! I am not saying that to be sarcastic it is pure AWESOME!

My current bike has a front brake but I still ride my buddies which just has a rear drum. I have no problem riding a bike with just a rear brake just know that if the shit hits the fan, you most likely wont stop in time, and will die. That honestly doesn't bother me.

What bothers me, is no mirrors. I ran one day without mirrors and it drove me crazy. I hate not knowing what is behind me. Every last one of them behind the wheel are retardedcellphonetextingnonpayingattentionmorons.

Fuck blinkers
Fuck horns
Fuck gauges

Strongly suggest mirrors. You can find small good looking ones.

Ok. I get it. I can see how that would make me paranoid too. I'll try to find some I like.

How about these?
http://www.jpcycles.com/Search/ProductDetail?sku=ZA76384&N=2761610%2028002076%2028002077%2028003154%2027537 4%2028003198&Ne=28002784&Ntk=All&Ntt=&Ns=DefaultSort&results=10&No=10
http://img.jpcycles.com/product/ZA76384_A.jpg

[leonb2004]

Ive always had a thing for these. Shit. How much can you pick up a running one in need of some cosmetic work for?

[exitspeed]

biiiig updates coming tomorrow!

[Bubbles]

It now has a sidecart.


Sweet.

[BustedS13]

It now has a sidecart.


Sweet.

zach braff mode.

[exitspeed]

Picatars s promised.

Been getting to work on this SOB! Now that I got my job back I need a ride so I'm trying to wrap this bad boy up.

First things first. Like I said I used the KREEM stuff to take care of the rust in the tank. You can see the shit in there in these pics and around the fill spout. That is completely gone now and all sealed up.
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2365/img7792.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4805/img7794i.jpg

Yesterday I started painting the wheels. Yeah I'm half ass rattle canning it, but it's good enough for now. I'm thinking I'll powder coat'em over winter.

Here's the ugly bastard stock.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2140/img7834q.jpg
Just with some degreaser it looks better.
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6266/img7835z.jpg
Primed it. Looks better already.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1861/img7837.jpg
Few coats later.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/945/img7838d.jpg

My next step was to paint the lip flat black. I wanted a two tone flat and gloss black for the wheels. Just to add a lil som som. It was good leaving the old tires on. Saved me from having to mask off the tire.
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3151/img7843u.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5324/img7844a.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8185/img7846h.jpg
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4332/img7847w.jpg
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7743/img7848r.jpg

I spent a bunch of time on the tank, but I'm not happy with the finish. I used different paint then I normally use for flat/sating flat paint and it just turned out a lil blotchy. I'm gonna redo it tomorrow so more pics of that coming then. It's primed and ready to go though.
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8373/img7841.jpg

Again like I said, I wasn't getting any power to anything. Had an electrical guru guy I know come over and trouble shot stuff and BAM! POWA! I can tell it wants to just fire up. I don't have the petcocks on the tank yet though so I couldn't fire it up. I will be getting then on tomorrow and it's getting fired up. There's still no exhaust so it should be a lotta fun!
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1627/img7858o.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4749/img7865c.jpg

[0100]

Wheels look good enough to me.

Fuck the tank and exhaust. Fuel line, funnel, and start that bitch up!

Just be sure to do it at 3am...

[sb253]

any new updates man?

[Bubbles]

I heard he's still working on the sidecart.

[GSXRJJordan]

Haha, this is coming along nicely since the first page (last time I saw it). I'm interested.

[S14DB]

Still think the GP gauges would look boss.

[exitspeed]

Working on getting it running right now. I'm running into some issues and trying to work them out. Seems the carbs are being a bitch. Which sucks because we tore them down completely and cleaned the hell out of them. Turns out this year Virago has some issues as far as carbs go. I guess back in the day Yamaha was replacing the carbs for people under warranty because they had some serious issues witht hem getting gummed up.

I got it running and it idles. Whats happening is, if you cover the intake and starve the engine for air it runs great. You can rev it up fine. It pops somewhat but it runs. By starving the engine for air it sucks up the gas and makes the engine run rich.

So basically I'm working through shit right now. Hopefully I can figure it out this weekend.

[DreamN]

videos of the pops :D

[Bubbles]

Working on getting the sidecart finished now.


Good to hear.

[exitspeed]

Lol. I have this thread posted on a Virago forum and more people are complaining about the size of the pics then giving feedback. :duh:

So I changed the thread title to say "56k NO! LARGE PICS INSIDE!" and people are still complaining. They want me to post smaller pics. I've posted almost 60 pics. I'm not gonna go change all those pics. PITA.

[HyperTek]

must be old men with old computers lol, crt monitors etc lol

[exitspeed]

must be old men with old computers lol, crt monitors etc lol

Seriously...I was just threatened to be banned because I won't change the pic size. Funniest shit I've heard all week. All the mods are in their late 50's and 60's.

I told the mod "If it's not a rule I don't see how you can threaten to ban me." And also " if it's that big of a deal have the admin change the max pic settings in the admin cp panel that will automatically resize large pic."

We'll see if he thinks I'm just "sassin back".

[Gnnr]

Haha, funny ass shit. Where are you hosting the pics? Maybe you can use the thumbnail feature where it shows a small pic and if you click it it'll take you to a larger version.

[Bubbles]

Don't change pics and quit posting on that site.


This is time that could be spent working on a side cart.

[S14DB]

Damn 30yr old young whipper snappers...

[exitspeed]

Maybe one of you guys can help...

I'm going to wrap the exhaust in heat wrap after I sand blast it and paint it.

How much heat wrap do you guys think I need to wrap the pipes from the engine to where the mufflers are (where the exhaust gets wider)?

Any brands or places you guys know that would be good to order from would be good too.

Here's a good shot of the exhaust for size reference.
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2374/img7132.jpg

[BustedS13]

NEW PICS

where is the SIDECAR

[exitspeed]

NEW PICS

where is the SIDECAR

I'm trying to get the thing running right now. That's my focus. I gotta get this exhaust on to tune the damn thing.

Help with the heat wrap would be nice...:mepoke:

[S14DB]

DFI has a good guide on how long based on pipe OD and number of bends. I will try and look it up. Use this one for now. Always get more then you need.

Motorcycle exhaust wrap calculator. (http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/p_exhaust_wrap_calculator.php)

[BustedS13]

Motorcycle exhaust wrap calculator. (http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/p_exhaust_wrap_calculator.php)

NOW WHERE'S THE DAMN SIDECAR ZACH BRAFF >: (

ninjedit: CURSE YOU S14DB

[exitspeed]

One guy on the Virago forums did the exact same thing and he said he bought a 25" roll and that was perfect. He posted an ebay link he bought from and shit is cheap.

[S14DB]

Watch out some of that stuff is nasty. Most are glass with a vermiculite binder. But, some of the cheap shit is organic crap.

You only want to do it once. Get the good shit:
ACCEL Motorcycle :: Product Details (http://www.accel-motorcycle.com/ProductDetails.aspx?modelNumber=2002BK&productID=7004&majID=675&minID=6763&selection=0&minselection=8)

Soak it in water and wrap it like plaster casting. Use the braiding as a spacing guide. Wrap it tight. Should dry rock hard. I've hit mine tons of times and it's got dents in the metal but it took a long time to break the wrap.

[exitspeed]

Watch out some of that stuff is nasty. Most are glass with a vermiculite binder. But, some of the cheap shit is organic crap.

You only want to do it once. Get the good shit:
ACCEL Motorcycle :: Product Details (http://www.accel-motorcycle.com/ProductDetails.aspx?modelNumber=2002BK&productID=7004&majID=675&minID=6763&selection=0&minselection=8)

Soak it in water and wrap it like plaster casting. Use the braiding as a spacing guide. Wrap it tight. Should dry rock hard. I've hit mine tons of times and it's got dents in the metal but it took a long time to break the wrap.

This place looks legit enough...

FastCycleParts.com - Accel Exhaust Wrap Kit (http://www.fastcycleparts.com/showproduct.aspx?variantid=34010&aid=10050)

[HyperTek]

go to harborfrieght for metal zip ties (i forget its like $4 or so) as opposed to exhaust wrap ties.

I did some ebay wrap on my old benz, just standard white color or whatever. They will discolor after use, and stain if you get like oil or something on them. I suppose you should probably spray something on top of it? i dunno i just wrapped it and that was it.

[A&M Boy]

any progress?

[driftking777]

not trying to steal your thunder on your project Exit, however, just picked this up from a friend for free. Thinking about heading the same direction as you, not sure how its going to end up looking as its a HUGE bike (960lbs as it sits)

when i picked it up.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee317/sodak69c10/old%20bike/DSCF0031.jpg

after a little cleaning.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/driftking777/Misc/DSC01255.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/driftking777/Misc/DSC01256.jpg

and as it sits now...stripped and ready for some mods (already dropped the front forks 2"s and rear 1 inch)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/driftking777/Misc/DSC01259.jpg

Thanks Exit for being some sort of inspirational guy with this project. :D

[exitspeed]

any progress?

I've been working on it and there has been some progress but nothing exciting. I still can't get it to stay running. I've had the carbs out and cleaned thoroughly 2 times.

Actually tonight I'll hopefully be fixing the last of the electrical issues and wrapping the exhaust and putting that back on. I did sand blast the exhaust so there's no more rust. It's not in the best shape, but it's fine for now.

More pics soon.

not trying to steal your thunder on your project Exit, however, just picked this up from a friend for free. Thinking about heading the same direction as you, not sure how its going to end up looking as its a HUGE bike (960lbs as it sits)

when i picked it up.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee317/sodak69c10/old%20bike/DSCF0031.jpg

after a little cleaning.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/driftking777/Misc/DSC01255.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/driftking777/Misc/DSC01256.jpg

and as it sits now...stripped and ready for some mods (already dropped the front forks 2"s and rear 1 inch)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/driftking777/Misc/DSC01259.jpg

Thanks Exit for being some sort of inspirational guy with this project. :D


NICE! What kind is that? That looks like a better frame for a Cafe build because of the flatness of it.

[driftking777]

its 1977-79 Yamaha 750 special, i guess its not possible to decode the 9 digit vin:fawk2:

So until i can get the title for it and what not its going to sit in the garage getting tinkered with.

Right now im also having issues with the carbs (tri carb setup) so im in the process of finding a rebuild kit for them and getting rid of the nasty huge stock box, and going with an ITB mini filter setup.

be nice when i get some different handle bars so i can lower the front forks some more. looks to tall in the front IMO ...eh, it'll get there.

[exitspeed]

Some quick updates. Visually the bike is coming together. I sandblasted the exhaust, then painted it with heat resistant grill paint (it won't last forever but I'm not expecting it to), then wrapped it with black exhaust wrap, and then finally put it back on.

Got some other misc stuff (new brake lever ((it was broken)), etc etc)

I'm still having issues getting it to run. But hopefully soon. I'm still pluggin away at it. I should have a nice appreciation for this POS when it's done.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7792/img8060z.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1061/img8061.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2577/img8062.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5593/img8063.jpg

[driftking777]

what type of handle bars are you using? i need some strut mounted ones like that.

[Bubbles]

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1061/img8061.jpg





This is starting to look tough.

[chitownguy]

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2577/img8062.jpg


Yes, all monochrome like this would be so freaking tough.

[exitspeed]

what type of handle bars are you using? i need some strut mounted ones like that.

I bought Woodcraft Clip-ons for sport bikes.

https://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/ProdImages/1stpage_clipons.png

[axiomatik]

build's looking good mel.

[driftking777]

I bought Woodcraft Clip-ons for sport bikes.

https://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/ProdImages/1stpage_clipons.png


AWESOME! Thanks was needing these to go lower!

[exitspeed]

Things should start moving forward pretty quick now I hope. Turns out the battery I just bought was bad. So I took it back and they are replacing it under warranty. I know it's partly because the bike isn't actually running and just draining the battery.

So hopefully I can get it running soon.

[exitspeed]

Turns out the new battery I bought is dead. I returned it and got a new one. Put it on and the bike started up. It ran for about 4 seconds and died.

So now I need to sync the carbs and get it tuned. Hopefully that will be the end of the BS.

Things left to do:

-Upholster seat
-Install turn signals and brake light
-Buy and install Mirrors
-Have the new Pirelli's mounted
-Clean the ish out of the whole bike

-Learn how to ride a bike! lol.

[GSXRJJordan]

^^^ Glad to hear you got it running, kinda lol. Starting to look like a real bike!

As far as the battery dying, you don't have a battery tender/charger? Probably a good idea, especially since you don't live in paradise, and won't be riding the bike once a week all year-round.

Why do you want turn signals and mirrors?

[HyperTek]

i think he said its his first bike so he wants to be safe.

[exitspeed]

^^^ Glad to hear you got it running, kinda lol. Starting to look like a real bike!

As far as the battery dying, you don't have a battery tender/charger? Probably a good idea, especially since you don't live in paradise, and won't be riding the bike once a week all year-round.

Why do you want turn signals and mirrors?

i think he said its his first bike so he wants to be safe.

Yeah. ^ That reason.

I had a charger on it but for some reason the battery died. During the winter I'll take the battery off and store it in my basement.

[exitspeed]

It's a live. IT'S ALIVE!!!

More updates and pics soon. I'm hoping the bike will be wrapped up by next weekend.

[BustedS13]

uh ohhhhhhhhhh

[exitspeed]

BIG fun updates coming this weekend!

I worked on something all night last night and it turned out freakin SWEET! That's all I'm saying for now.

[DJPimpFlex]

I needz more updatez! That shit is bananas let me tell you. I want one....

[g-via]

I want one too.......i would start a side project, but i fear it will be more money than i think...

[exitspeed]

I want one too.......i would start a side project, but i fear it will be more money than i think...

My bike was free, but I've only spent about $500 total on mine. A lotta vintage bikes you can pick up in really good shape for $1500.

[sb253]

pics pics pics pics

[DreamN]

Seriously, where are the updates?