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fishboy · 03-27-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

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

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

gyula hlavati · 03-27-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishboy

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

here are some cafe racers

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

Now that's a nice one.

sb253 · 03-28-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishboy

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

cb77

stock cb77

cb77

cb550

cb350

78 cb550

another 550

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

DreamN · 03-28-2009, 05:24 PM

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

DreamN · 03-28-2009, 05:28 PM

oh and more info/pix of this one please

cb550

*exitspeed* · 03-28-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sb253

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

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 · 03-28-2009, 07:17 PM

So, what about room for your chick??

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

Or am i missing something here?

sb253 · 03-28-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

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 · 03-28-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericcastro

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 · 03-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taniguchi_Is_#1

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 · 03-28-2009, 07:38 PM

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

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

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

Old School Bobber Choppers History and More

yours looks like its coming along nicely!

*Agamemnon* · 03-28-2009, 08:01 PM

That's going to be my next preject. A bobber from an old Yamaha XS650.

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

*exitspeed* · 03-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericcastro

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* · 04-17-2009, 12:51 PM

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.

Bubbles · 04-17-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sb253

Im partial to honda bikes

cb350

Perfect.

Absolutely perfect.

slowpo · 04-17-2009, 11:43 PM

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

and this here is my bike

chitownguy · 04-17-2009, 11:52 PM

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 · 04-18-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 04-19-2009, 12:33 AM

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

Carrot Top could drop panties with this thing.

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

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 04-19-2009, 12:44 AM

^^ lol at those tires.

DreamN · 04-19-2009, 02:57 AM

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

Bubbles · 04-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Knobbies on the street?

Fuck yeah.

HyperTek · 04-19-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

That's going to be my next preject. A bobber from an old Yamaha XS650.

YouTube - Yamaha XS650 Bobber

dam those bobbers look sweet
YouTube - Me on my Flyrite Bobber on I-17

napaKAliboog · 04-19-2009, 06:58 PM

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

SexPanda · 04-19-2009, 08:13 PM

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

DreamN · 04-19-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by napaKAliboog

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?

chitownguy · 04-19-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

dam those bobbers look sweet
YouTube - Me on my Flyrite Bobber on I-17

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

napaKAliboog · 04-19-2009, 08:44 PM

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 · 04-19-2009, 08:47 PM

Oops I ment 78'

napaKAliboog · 04-19-2009, 09:41 PM

03-28-2009, 05:24 PM	#64
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	damn... now I want one these projects too. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

03-28-2009, 05:28 PM	#65
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	oh and more info/pix of this one please cb550 __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

03-28-2009, 07:38 PM	#71
PacificDrift_Nick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where the Lakes are Silver (socal) Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	wow crazy, i was just doing a bunch of research on bikes! i think cafe's are pretty awesome or at least cafe inspired maybe your thinking of a bobber, which is what i really want Old School Bobber Choppers History and More yours looks like its coming along nicely! __________________

04-17-2009, 12:51 PM	#74
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

04-17-2009, 11:52 PM	#77
chitownguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Age: 32 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ ShakotanOscar.blogspot.com

03-28-2009, 08:01 PM	#72
Agamemnon Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 38 Posts: 2,585 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	That's going to be my next preject. A bobber from an old Yamaha XS650. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9aGibRSdSU

04-17-2009, 11:43 PM	#76
slowpo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: la Age: 39 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my baby..by the way i dont like motorcycles but this is a piece of art and this here is my bike

04-19-2009, 12:33 AM	#79
Bubbles Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 3,320 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Is it even possible to ride this thing and not exude cool? Carrot Top could drop panties with this thing. Well, maybe not carrot top but you get the idea. __________________ For all the world knows, my vagina could be moist with desire as we speak.

04-19-2009, 12:44 AM	#80
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^^ lol at those tires.

04-19-2009, 02:57 AM	#81
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	damn... I want one of these. I need to make more money. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

04-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#82
Bubbles Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 3,320 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Knobbies on the street? Fuck yeah. __________________ For all the world knows, my vagina could be moist with desire as we speak.

04-19-2009, 06:58 PM	#84
napaKAliboog BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 32 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I got a bike just sittin here. Idk if I should build it or sell it to you guys...lol.

04-19-2009, 08:13 PM	#85
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet ass bikes... I kind of want one now too... __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

04-19-2009, 08:44 PM	#88
napaKAliboog BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 32 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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.

04-19-2009, 08:47 PM	#89
napaKAliboog BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 32 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Oops I ment 78'

04-19-2009, 09:41 PM	#90
napaKAliboog BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 32 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews

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