Work in progress

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Damn nice Sporty based cafe by Deus Ex Machina

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Some more...

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Yeah, I love those guys, Jim. They have some really bad-ass Ducati cafe's as well.

I wish they supplied tanks and seats for the older Sporties like mine. That would certainly seal the deal on which way I would go when I start putting it back together.

Hey Jeff...saw this tank at Benjies Cafe Racers. Specifically made for sportsters. On a '76 Ironhead. No frame mods required Seat was shortened from the one they sell

A bit pricey at $650 but he does make quality pats.

Benjie's Cafe Racers

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http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/combo-fiberglass-sportster.php

Yes, please...

Thanks, Jim. That looks pretty darn cool. I just spent some time perusing their website - I may have to give this some thought. That's kind of the look I'm after, or close to it.

I think what would be really cool would be a bare aluminum tank. Dreaming, I know...

My 86er Le Mans 4.
Sold it a few years ago.
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This has been going on in my head. A 75o two stroke triple from the early 70's in a modern chassis.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1359921758.jpg

Jim, I'm a two-smoker guy and that bike would be the miggidy.

Boy that does look sweet and bet the acceleration would be interesting...

That was the short coming on the triple back in the day...all go, no stop, no turn.

Have three 1972 Kawasaki H2 750s here and just getting started on the project.

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Going to try to build one of them like this inspiration:
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Who wants an 850cc, 5-cylinder H2?

Kawasaki : Other in Kawasaki | eBay Motorcycles

CB 450 in Austin area
 

Looks pretty original

1968 Honda CB450 K1

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1361513012.jpgThe Mighty Duc :D

Mine.

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Some future cafe's at the shop

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for your viewing pleasure:

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https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=24383877&cat=&lpid=&search=ca fe%20racer&ad_cid=2

"black dragon" buhahahahahaha!

Guzzi is about done.

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Plus a fresh barn find running.

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And next project headed home.

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I want it first!

tell you what, You buy it and I'll store it for you at no charge!

I think I'm in love. I haven't felt like this since I looked down Amanda Turner's low cut dress at a high school dance.

This is similar to what I would like to be riding eventually. Of course, I need to make sure I'm competent to keep it from getting scraped up first!

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How about cafe'd mopeds?
 

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We have an event every 3rd Wednesday in Seattle called Backfire Moto. It's a collection of vintage bikes, cafe racers, mopeds, scooters, you name it. Some great bikes, people watching and beer. A few select photos. If you look up Backfire Moto on FB you can see a ton more.....

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Me with my R50 and my buddy MC


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MC's KZ1000


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^^^ Nice group of bikes!

Can't say I'm a fan, but here's a NEW cafe racer just announced: BMW R nineT – 90 Years in the Making

Took "Best Japanese" award at this years' Steel City Mods vs Rockers a couple months ago. Second time in 4 years for the '76 and was totally unexpected. I was pleasantly surprised when I got back to the bike and saw this.

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Nice. I am warming up to the idea of a thruxton. Put on some sticky buns and take it to the track.

JD40 at barber this past weekend.
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