Cafe Racer Appreciation Thread!!!

[Cafecbn]

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[Pug Fugly]

Quote, originally posted by Skidmark »

Anybody have any idea what tank that is?
Is it custom?

I need to find something for my cb350F cafe project.

[jonnyrocksteady]

thats the cr 750 race tank they made reproductions of it let me see if i can find them

http://www.airtech-streamlinin...M.htm


Modified by xlowdubsx at 2:57 PM 7-9-2007

[Pug Fugly]

Quote, originally posted by xlowdubsx »

thats the cr 750 race tank they made reproductions of it let me see if i can find them http://www.airtech-streamlinin...M.htm Modified by xlowdubsx at 2:57 PM 7-9-2007

Damn Fiberglass

Thanks though. I'll have to find another solution

[the brit]

Quote, originally posted by Pug Fugly »

Damn Fiberglass Thanks though. I'll have to find another solution

What's wrong with that? If i had the $$$ i'd run one of theirs.. Just don't crash.

[blue70beetle]

Would it be possible to take a fiberglass tank and use some kind of bladder to keep it sealed in a crash? I doubt it will be as strong as a steel tank, but it should still work better than just fiberglass. The difficult parts would be the filler and the port for the fuel line.

[jonnyrocksteady]

i am sure you could do it it would be a bunch of work adn you can probly find one made of steel or alum for a lot less work

[the brit]

Quote, originally posted by xlowdubsx »

i am sure you could do it it would be a bunch of work adn you can probly find one made of steel or alum for a lot less work

Like i said, just don't crash. And if you do, don't stand around the bike if the tank cracked

They are not legal on the road in the UK, not sure about US law though.

[jonnyrocksteady]

i am pretty sure they arnt here either and i know what your saying and if people are that worried then ohio cafe racers makes a couple for honda twins and i am sure there are other companys out there but the cost isnt small

[Pug Fugly]

Quote, originally posted by the brit »

What's wrong with that? If i had the $$$ i'd run one of theirs.. Just don't crash.

Not legal here. (British Columbia, Canada)

The cheepest aluminum opne I found is $750USD


Modified by Pug Fugly at 2:09 PM 7-16-2007

[jonnyrocksteady]

Quote, originally posted by Pug Fugly »

Not legal here. (British Columbia, Canada) The cheepest aluminum opne I found is $750USD Modified by Pug Fugly at 2:09 PM 7-16-2007

and that is the cheapest you will find them

[TheCafeKid]

Whats up guys Was doing research on stuff for my current cafe project and stumbled across this thread....love the collection of bikes you guys have thrown up!! And if you can get ahold of that kz650 i saw somewheres back there get it!! They make great cafe project bikes and you dont get hotter stock motors than Kaws... While the CB Hondas are easier to get parts and mods for, they'll never run as hot and responsive as a Kaw or Suzuki, plus the Zuk's and Kaws are lighter than the big 500 lbs CBs which makes em easier to flick for you guys that like to carve the turns like me. It's a shame its hard to find tins tanks and seats that'll bolt right up on em, too, cos you can find the bikes themselves rather cheap if you look around a bit...

[TheCafeKid]

which model 440 do you have?? I have one also, the ltd, which i picked up cheap as a putter ( the 440 likes to live in the top end, and unfortunately, it runs out of gears and grunt real fast) Keep in mind that the LTD will have a kicked up backbone and will make it hard to cafe without it looking funny...Still...you can hot the heck outa that bike...just watch it on the highway..if you've any size to you at all its short wheelbase, seating arangement, and scant 380lbs make it rather twitchy if you dont get over the tank to keep the front wheel down...

[g ride 2.0]

[Cafecbn]

Nice bike

[TheCafeKid]

Nice F-in job sir! thats pure ton up fun right there and gorgeous to boot!

[TheCafeKid]

and actually...i REALLY like that seat, might i ask where you got it or did you fab that yourself??

[g ride 2.0]

i wished i owned that bike.

saw it in another forum and decided i had to share it with you guys

i think you can find more info on the bike here
http://www.sohc4.us/gallery/v/...ms77/

[charlatan]

What model, year is this BMW?

[smallpaul]

[sticks]

guy said it was a 900 bored out to 1000 and hes thinking about putting a gixxer front end on it, but probably wont because he likes the classic pieces better.

[XwalkerX]

wow cant even belive i never saw this thread before...

here is my 1980 xs 650 i picked up for $300.00 after some elbow grease and about $200.00 here she sits...yea i know how dumb the seat is but i cant find the right cafe seat i want for it yet...

and the prime piece of 2-stroke goodness i just picked up for free (sorry for the cell phone pics)

1976 suzuki gt 750 3cyl 2stroke

[the brit]

Quote, originally posted by XwalkerX »

and the prime piece of 2-stroke goodness i just picked up for free (sorry for the cell phone pics) 1976 suzuki gt 750 3cyl 2stroke

Another vortex straightedger with a triple 2-stroke.... Nice

[motronicmalfunction]

Quote, originally posted by smallpaul »

Please allow me to whore-out my possessions... again!!!

Dude! The closest thing about your bike to a cafe-racer is the fact that it is a marketing scam.

*kiss*

[smallpaul]

I forgot we're not supposed to post pictures of our bike in a bike forum. My bad.

[motronicmalfunction]

Quote, originally posted by smallpaul »

I forgot we're not supposed to post pictures of our bike in a bike forum. My bad.

No dude, just you.
Everyone is tired of you whoring out your store-bought creampies.
Build yourself, screw that, just work on or do something to something you own. You will be surprised at the respect you will receive.
Spend your money in more creative ways.

BTW, cafe-racers are BUILT, not BOUGHT.

[Seitan]

Quote, originally posted by motronicmalfunction »

No dude, just you. Everyone is tired of you whoring out your store-bought creampies. Build yourself, screw that, just work on or do something to something you own. You will be surprised at the respect you will receive. Spend your money in more creative ways. BTW, cafe-racers are BUILT, not BOUGHT.

where's yours then, show us oh master of the cafe's

I, and I'm sure many others could care less whether it was built or bought since this is just a picture thread, and not a build thread.


Modified by silvERia at 5:17 AM 7-26-2007

[blue70beetle]

I thought it was a really slick bike, regardless of who built it. I'm not looking at the thread to gain respect for the builders; I just like the look of the bikes in it. Granted, he posted all the same pics in another thread that he started, but that's his deal. He did say he was whoring it out...

Still a really great looking bike.

[BegintheXvengeance]

heres mine, 1980 kawa kz650.

and by the by, if anyone is looking for a fairing I have this for 50$ plus shipping from 92651. fit my bike alright but would look perfect on a nice beefy cb750.e-mail me at realityfooledme AT yahoo.com

[AIRider]

keep em comming

[scottyrocco16vDUB]

yes please more lets seee some rd250/350/400s and h1/h2s ! helll some more water buffalos , I just want 2 strokers!

[brownhornet]

[jonnyrocksteady]

yes please

[valvesprung]

^^^Wow, I love BCR tanks and seats...^^^

[sclay]

Working on it....

It's a long road. Started a little something like this:

Then this:

Pulled it out of some guy's shed, no title, frame was toast. Lots of new/used stuff. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel, which is good!

Steve