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carrera84 08-13-2009 02:32 PM

http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/galle...1975_Spain.jpg

http://www.winni-scheibe.com/images_...egli_cb750.jpg

rfuerst911sc 08-13-2009 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bell (Post 4817804)
My cafe'd 82 suzuki 750 is for sale....cheap :)
New tires, cables....just need the tails lights and you're ready to go :)

What's considered cheap ? Are you in Ocala?

YTNUKLR 08-14-2009 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by }{arlequin (Post 3015749)

Dave , What year and model Duc is this based on ? I really like the lines and look

munsonbw 08-26-2009 04:22 PM

I know where you can get a bike just like this for cheap!

http://www.triumphrat.net/triumph-motorcycles-for-sale/118728-one-of-kind-04-thruxton.html

Sorry for pimping my sale here, but seems OK since it is a not a rival site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by munsonbw (Post 4326976)
I drooled over this thread about a year ago and decided that the time wasn't right. I have hit that time when I just had to do it to get it out of my system before life happens. So, check out my new (to me) Triumph Thruxton. The bike is an '04 with a stock '02 Bonnie tank. The original tank was red with checkers, but the PO didn't care for it and swapped with someone looking to make a Bonnie into a Thrux. I dig the tank as is, but if I change my mind I can always paint it. The only downside now is he sold the rear fairing/seat cover with the tank.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1227751855.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1227751880.jpg


nynor 08-26-2009 04:45 PM

the corbin streetfighter seats are nice, comfortable, and wear forever.

nice bike.

Dueller 12-10-2009 07:06 PM

Stomachmonkey posted this link in another thread. Hope he doesn't mind me posting here for cafe racer posterity...a great hour long read. Epic journey of a 19 y.o. kid on a 35 y.o. CB550.

Az to Ny on a 76 CB550 Cafe - ADVrider

Dueller 12-10-2009 07:42 PM

Mybe not a SOHC Honda but a very festive Goldwing...Merry Merry

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1260502918.jpg

stomachmonkey 12-10-2009 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dueller (Post 5062468)
Stomachmonkey posted this link in another thread. Hope he doesn't mind me posting here for cafe racer posterity...a great hour long read. Epic journey of a 19 y.o. kid on a 35 y.o. CB550.

Az to Ny on a 76 CB550 Cafe - ADVrider

Doh, shoulda posted it here to begin with. Sorry bout that.

But the kid is epic and deserves his own thread.

Jim Bremner 12-10-2009 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dueller (Post 5062534)
Mybe not a SOHC Honda but a very festive Goldwing...Merry Merry

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1260502918.jpg

I would Ride That! I used that pic allready

HardDrive 12-10-2009 10:28 PM

For god sake, quit digging up this thread!

If I bring home another bike the wife is going to kill me.

porsche4life 12-10-2009 10:30 PM

This little slut keeps calling to me... Its in my town...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/...554ffc87_b.jpg
F/S 73 Honda CB500Four brat cafe tracker

Jim Bremner 12-10-2009 11:01 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1260514859.jpg

porsche4life 12-10-2009 11:01 PM

Whats that jim? Sure is purdy...

Jim Bremner 12-10-2009 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche4life (Post 5062803)
Whats that jim? Sure is purdy...

yup, but only a 125

Megelli.



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porsche4life 12-10-2009 11:23 PM

Thats ok around town... Anything bigger than a 250 will get me arrested...

Sarc 12-17-2009 10:55 AM

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/u...ortster_31.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._2653541_n.jpg

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/u...cafe_racer.jpg

ama 12-18-2009 06:43 AM

Still one of my favorites..............have three in my garagehttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1261147290.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1261147307.jpg

nynor 12-18-2009 01:50 PM

GB500? that is a SWEET ride.

i'd trade my ducati for one of those.

Dueller 04-30-2010 06:22 PM

It's well into spring...the steptwins are arriving home for the summer...time for me to retire to my sanctuary and get around to one of my projects...Cafe' Bueller

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1272676821.jpg

Hacking away some of the plastic crap...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1272676919.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1272677182.jpg

Gonna put the motor together this weekend...

BlueSkyJaunte 04-30-2010 09:23 PM

http://danilogurovich.files.wordpres...redv7sport.jpg

Sweet Italiana...

Chocaholic 05-01-2010 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dueller (Post 5062534)
Mybe not a SOHC Honda but a very festive Goldwing...Merry Merry

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1260502918.jpg

Hey guys....if you look closely, there's a motorcycle in this pic too. ;)

motofeast 07-15-2010 09:10 PM

wow buddy, really damn good looking bike, Bimota Tesi 3D I must have gawked at it for over an hour. I thought to myself, this may be the closest I'll ever be so I better make with. suggest on it; kawasaki KLR 650 is a motorcycle from Kawasaki in Super-motard category. It is designed to move on to almost every type of surface. It has got thrilling and dynamic looks. It is priced at US $ 5999.

It features a strong and innovative Single cylinder, four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC 651cc engine that generates awesome power and performance.

Its Semi-double cradle frame made of high-tensile steel that makes it rock solid and provides great stability. Its long-travel suspensions ensure the riders comfort. It features 41mm telescopic fork with a UNI-TRAK® linkage system for rear to absorb all the shocks of bumpy ride.

It has huge fuel tank so it can take you to far places easily without the tension of fuel. It has a huge fuel tank. Kawasaki KLR 650 is pretty decent in fuel economy and gives good adventure range. All this makes it ideal for adventure rides. KLR 650 also offers good wind protection.

For Braking, dual-piston caliper gripping a 280mm and 240mm petal-style disc brakes for front and rear respectively. Its gross weight is 196 kg. It is available in Ebony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Black colors. Same colored Joe Rocket gear makes it even more versatile.


Facts:
Engine and transmission:
Displacement: 651cc
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC
Compression ratio: 9.8:1
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 83.0 mm
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Carburetor, Keihin CVK40
Ignition: Fully transistorized
Gearbox: 5-speed
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions:
Height: 1,349 mm
Length: 2,296 mm
Width: 960 mm
Seat height: 889 mm
Ground clearance: 211 mm
Wheelbase: 1,481 mm

Brakes and wheels:

Frame type: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake: 28.0°
Front suspension: 41mm telescopic fork.
Rear suspension: UNI-TRAK single-shock system with 5-way preload and
stepless rebound damping
Tires:
Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 130/80-17
Brakes:
Front: Single disc
Rear: Drum brakes

Physical capacities:
Gross weight: 196 kg
Fuel capacity: 23.08 L
Color options: Ebony, Candy Persimmon Red, Candy Thunder Black

Jim Bremner 08-02-2010 10:40 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1280814024.jpg
from the Honda factory ! CB500

Jim Bremner 08-02-2010 10:49 PM

I posted a bike that's up! Damn!!!!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1280814584.jpg

porsche4life 08-02-2010 11:15 PM

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/5...guzdock6js.jpg


I really couldn't think of a reason why this picture shouldn't be posted again....

MotoSook 08-03-2010 04:44 AM

Good call :)

Tim Hancock 08-03-2010 04:58 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1280836727.jpg

MotoSook 08-03-2010 04:59 AM

Looking great, Tim.

Tim Hancock 08-03-2010 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soukus (Post 5486889)
Looking great, Tim.


I spent two full days on it since that pic.... Got the valves adjusted, rear sets/linkages hooked up, painted the perches/switch bodies, started wiring, cleaned up/installed brake lines, installed new chain, started on exhaust system.... Trying to get it done. ;)

porsche930dude 09-21-2010 06:44 PM

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http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...hoto21of61.jpg
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JCF 11-04-2010 09:13 AM

Cafe racers and real racers
 
The first one should keep us occupied for a little while....don't think I saw the link posted here yet.

CAFERACER.NET

Bultaco en acción

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1288887219.jpg

tchanson 11-04-2010 09:37 AM

Anyone else see Cafe Racer on Discovery HD?



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Tim

Joeaksa 11-04-2010 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tchanson (Post 5654705)
Anyone else see Cafe Racer on Discovery HD?

Tim

Watching it on Tivo. Some of its ok and some of its hokey. Its an ok show...

TRE Cup 11-04-2010 02:08 PM

i like the show- i understand the light focus of it as they are trying to broaden the appeal .

A930Rocket 11-04-2010 02:32 PM

This bike is cool. Any more info or pix of it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche930dude (Post 5574277)


Overpaid Slacker 11-05-2010 11:27 AM

Since the last pix, I adjusted the handlebars, had a seat made and fabbed a rear "2-up" cover.

Cell phone pix, excuse the res:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1288981548.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1288981597.jpg

It's not exactly "sleek" ... but neither am I. Nice part -- you can see where the BMW hardcases can be mounted, so I have a cafe tourer... or an "executive cafe" as one of our brethren dubbed it.

JP

scottmandue 11-05-2010 01:57 PM

Must...

Be....

Strong...

Must not look on craigslist for small motorcycle...

JCF 11-05-2010 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottmandue (Post 5657318)
Must...

Be....

Strong...

Must not look on craigslist for small motorcycle...

Resistance is futile.......

For me anyhow - let's see - a TSS 125 - an R90S..........makes me almost glad the riding season is coming to an end.....almost

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1288992220.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1288992350.jpg

tevake 11-05-2010 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Bremner (Post 5486730)

I am loving this bike,,Jim is there some ID. lettering that distinguishes it for searching . I am trying to find out more about this model. Is the pic of your bike? Tell us more.

Jim Bremner 11-06-2010 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tevake (Post 5658127)
I am loving this bike,,Jim is there some ID. lettering that distinguishes it for searching . I am trying to find out more about this model. Is the pic of your bike? Tell us more.

I wish that it was mine! that and that my wife let me keep bikes on the floor!

on the bottom edge of the pic there's a model # it was only made for a few years.


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