Cafe Racer Thread

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by yellowperil

More of an impossible dream now that I'm semi retired and basically one meal away from deciding between dog or cat food for supper. I think, but unresearched, that cat
food is better, but such small portions. So 6 of one half dozen of the other.

Still, it's a beautiful m/c so might be worth it IMO

If you're dreaming, this is what you want. I sat on it once. Gilera. 1955 500cc DOHC.

[coomo]

this is mine.Should be finished next month

[trader220]

Originally Posted by plexiform

Great looking bikes. I always loved the Guzzi v11 Le mans too.

[yellowperil]

[yellowperil]

But who wouldn't want a real Black Bomber 450. One of the best ever offered to the public
IMO

[Manda Racing]

Missing a lower fairing for cafe look.
4 cyl 2 stroke

[Sebscst]

Working on my first cafe.

[Steve F]

Originally Posted by coomo

this is mine.Should be finished next month

Now,that is NICE!! Featherbed frame?

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by yellowperil

But who wouldn't want a real Black Bomber 450. One of the best ever offered to the public

Beautiful, and the bike most often accused of killing the British motorcycle industry (though many will black the CB750, the CB450 was when Honda leaped ahead).

[coomo]

Originally Posted by Steve F

Now,that is NICE!! Featherbed frame?

yes Sir.1960 Wideline"Featherbed" frame.Originally used in a 1960s Vincent sidecar race outfit.Engine Vincent C series Comet.1952.Finished now.Was going to debut at Bikeshed show this year.Obviously current situation has changed that.

[!pse203]

That's pretty!

edit - It looks like a bit of a rack though. Do you ride it?

[coomo]

Originally Posted by !pse203

That's pretty!

edit - It looks like a bit of a rack though. Do you ride it?

Er.Sorry dont understand meaning of rack? Yes ,I ride it,Its very very loud.Handles well & very light.My "daily" ride in summer is my Commando.Nothing rides as sweet as a well sorted Commando.Constant grinning is inevitable.

[!pse203]

[QUOTE=coomo;10871951]Er.Sorry dont understand meaning of rack? Yes ,I ride it,Its very very loud.Handles well & very light.

Sorry - meant the riding position looks uncomfortable. Legs back, lots of weight on arms if you're not at speed.

[Yorkie]

Originally Posted by coomo

Er.Sorry dont understand meaning of rack? Yes ,I ride it,Its very very loud.Handles well & very light.My "daily" ride in summer is my Commando.Nothing rides as sweet as a well sorted Commando.Constant grinning is inevitable.

That’s sweet.I love the Silver frame and Donald Pender front brake. I’m currently building an 850 MK2a as a gift for my brother. It’s amazing how easy it is to get parts for those old bikes.