Cafe Racer Build
 

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/...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.

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/...ro_cafe007.jpg

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:

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...fe-racer-g.jpg

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/custo...e/IMG_6923.JPG

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

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

exit, this is pretty cool, a guy on the fiberglass forums built a cafe seat for his bike
Fiberglass Forums
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...beforeLeft.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...eat/seat-1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...atShaping2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ibreglass2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...milkShake2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...at/primer2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...Seat/wood1.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...Seat/trim2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...loveBox2pg.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c.../seatFoam3.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...eatCushion.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ugalCove_2.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...ugalCove_7.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...terfront_1.jpg

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

THANKS. Imaginary posi rep to you.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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


http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/338/img6898kt6.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-02

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/951/img6897vi9.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-02

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3677/img6899rt1.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-02

Luckily I got my bike FREE.

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:

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.

I was talking about myself picking up one not you.





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.

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

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.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7089/img6914z.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-08

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8555/img6913.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-08

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/423/img6912.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-08

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2769/img6911w.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-08

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8616/img6915.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-08

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3958/img6916.jpg
Shot with Canon EOS 40D at 2009-03-08

im jealous of your dick magnet.

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

Yea I should. I'll pm someone.

EDIT: Title changed cause I have connections...

fucking sick to the maxxxxx

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.

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.

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!!!!!!!

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/Cus...750%20%201.jpg

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

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/for...7505089493.jpg

r1 bitches!