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« Reply #20 on: February 28, 2007, 09:40:45 PM »
Well the harley and bmw don't look too bad.  I just think the correct engine for a cafe racer is an inline four.  The early eighties japanese bikes had the correct look.  Suk GS1000, Kaw Z1 ... You know what I mean, eh?

You can even make your own single sided swing arm for extra bonus points.

Yes, these are knock off's of the older Norton, Ducati, and Triumph, but I'm not old enough to have a connection to those bikes.

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« Reply #21 on: February 28, 2007, 09:41:14 PM »
Quote from: Jeff N on February 28, 2007, 09:27:20 PM



It's gotta be the red bow.

As bubba said: "Not"  

No, I like the simple lines of the bike. There's nothing on there that does need to be. Including a comfy seat and real suspension  Lol  Besides, its a classic BMW...  Inlove


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« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2007, 09:47:45 PM »
Quote from: bubba zanetti on February 28, 2007, 09:31:38 PM



Thanks for the link. So ... here it is in nutshell. A cafe bike has body work ( as in tailpiece ) that sticks out less than the rear tire.

Repeat after me ... no bodywork shall encumber a tire .. nor shall said tire be restricted by said bodywork ...like ...


True cafe bikes have ... well ... duh ... like you just know eh ????
Posted on: February 28, 2007, 09:31:05 pm


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And Clubman bars. And significant attention to weight reduction at least as it can be achieved by taking off parts and throwing them away.
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« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2007, 10:02:23 PM »
Quote from: jschmidt on February 28, 2007, 09:47:45 PM

. And significant attention to weight reduction at least as it can be achieved by taking off parts and throwing them away.


Oh yes .. cut ... drill .. reduce. A cafe bike is a pill ... difficult to swollow ...but it's effects are immediate. Take a dose in the morning ... and live a proper life.
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« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2007, 03:40:11 AM »
Need to do a bit more cutting and drilling....



I think the Triumph triple makes a comfortable platform for one.  The Thrux is a little too low in the power department for the long haul.

Of course, true cafe racers are vertical twins.  They didn't have no stinkin in-line 4s  Thumbsdown in the cafe hey day....  
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« Reply #25 on: March 01, 2007, 04:11:05 AM »
Quote from: DantesDame on February 28, 2007, 08:50:09 PM

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« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2007, 06:12:34 AM »
Fell in love in '74 and still dreaming...........

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« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2007, 06:12:34 AM »

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« Reply #27 on: March 01, 2007, 06:42:16 AM »
This place sells Royal Enfields. You can make your very own cafe racer!
http://www.gocaferacer.com/home.html
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« Reply #28 on: March 01, 2007, 06:45:14 AM »
Sigh... cafe racers...  Inlove   Bigsmile
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« Reply #29 on: March 01, 2007, 06:58:41 AM »
There's a thread on Britbike.com, in the cafe racer section, about using a Hinckley Bonneville motor to build a Triton. Looks pretty sharp.
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« Reply #30 on: March 01, 2007, 07:19:38 AM »
1) Click on link. 2) Scroll down to the Bonneville pics. 3) Inlove

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« Reply #31 on: March 01, 2007, 08:04:12 AM »
Quote from: DantesDame on February 28, 2007, 08:50:09 PM

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« Reply #32 on: March 01, 2007, 08:05:45 AM »
I think a new piece of art is in order for above the stove....... Wink
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« Reply #33 on: March 01, 2007, 08:13:30 AM »
Quote from: bizarro on March 01, 2007, 08:05:45 AM

I think a new piece of art is in order for above the stove....... Wink


I kinda like it  Thumbsup  ... horsie Red by Dichotomos Trench
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« Reply #34 on: March 01, 2007, 08:40:55 AM »
Cafe racers are the shite.  I am currently working on a cafe racer project with a '73 Honda CL450 twin.  Should turn out nice.  I don't know how much I will chop the bike up initially.  It is all original and 100% complete right now, even if a little rusty and dusty.  But, they are not really worth anything, so I may hack it up a little.  It will be a long slow project.

It will look something like this when I'm done.  

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/6179/cafescramcx4.jpg
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« Reply #35 on: March 01, 2007, 11:25:46 AM »
Quote from: bizarro on March 01, 2007, 08:05:45 AM

I think a new piece of art is in order for above the stove....... Wink

Hey! that was hand-painted by a local Seattle artist! So there!  Twofinger  Smile
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« Reply #36 on: March 01, 2007, 11:33:32 AM »
Hey technical question for DD!

I've always wanted to put my K75 in the living room since I can't bear to sell it, but I'm riding it less and less.

What all did you do to "mothball" your VFR?

I'm thinking maybe just fresh fluids and pull the battery would do?

....and then there's the whole "I live on the 2nd floor" dilemma... Lol
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« Reply #37 on: March 01, 2007, 12:04:21 PM »
Quote from: bubba zanetti on February 28, 2007, 08:59:58 PM


I think that .... I cannot find a flaw in that image. Nor your taste in decor. Once again I must ...  acknowledge taste where taste reigns, restraint, where it lends an aspect ... and an audacity that commands respect.  You madam, have my scorecard all .... agitter.


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Um...no I won't. Really. But seeing that pic I can't...help..

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« Reply #38 on: March 01, 2007, 12:08:29 PM »
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« Reply #39 on: March 01, 2007, 12:52:45 PM »
Have two in the garage & working on a third. Great fun for the money,and a joy to build.

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