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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #25 on: 26 August 2017, 01:23:57 am »
The gold chain just ruins the look  :lol

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #26 on: 30 August 2017, 09:49:27 am »

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Each to his own I guess, but basically it appears to me you're just removing all the practical good bits and devaluing a classic bike.
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I read this statement alot on Bike forums, plus it does make me reflect (on decision to modify... or NOT modify  :\ ).
Suppose every person buys a Bike for different reasons, depending on what you want to get out of the ownership experience.

I usually buy with my heart (not my head) - hence am thinking about long term ownership - not about resale value in 2 or 3 years time.

The bike above is very pleasing to look at. Has been finished with a high attention to detail. The Fazer is one very flexible machine! :D

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #27 on: 30 August 2017, 09:54:36 am »
Plus, " café racer " seems to be a buzzword to print money at the moment.
You see many motorcycles on fleabay for sale, that has "custom café racer" in the title, along with a random (greatly inflated) asking price.  :thumbdown

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #28 on: 30 August 2017, 02:08:58 pm »
i just wish people would stop building heaps by putting a seat hoop, a flat seat, exhaust wrap and some clip ons and saying its a custom built cafe racer when very little has been done and charging loads for a bike that in my opinion is not finished
not to mention exhaust wrap has no real place in the motorcycle world, we dont even use in in our rally cars where it would be usefull



if you look up fazer streetfighter on youtube the most many do is fit dominator headlights and chop off half the seat
i admit i am only at the headlight stage and airbox removal so far but it was just to get the thing on the road untill the full build starts
and i will put so much more money into the build than the bike will ever be worth but its what i like to do and enjoy every minute of doing it
the only way to really make money from custom builds is to build for other people and let them foot the cost of parts and your time

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #29 on: 30 August 2017, 03:22:00 pm »
" seat hoop, a flat seat, exhaust wrap and some clip ons and saying its a custom built cafe racer when very little has been done and charging loads for a bike that in my opinion is not finished "

Unfortunately the above DOES summarise 90% of those high priced " café racer " projects on fleabay.  :rolleyes
Any further hints on what you plan to do with yours? Do you have a Build Thread running?

I did also come across this ZX7, which is stunning! Although the company that produced the rear subframe/seat support, cut it straight out of a solid block of Aluminium!... cant be purchased as a Kit unfortunately!...


I also liked the idea of stripping down a Honda Shadow and turning it into a simplistic Bobber. So cool (but less practical as a commuter lol).
Another factor why I went for the Fazer instead, a decent Shadow costs twice as much! :lol  Ohhhhhhhh, the RUMBLE of that V-Twin!  :b

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #30 on: 30 August 2017, 04:04:13 pm »
could end up being a good little fight of the fighters here both me and brooker starting with a 2k silver fazer to build something
i have a feeling my build will take longer though as i still have to find a new house before i start

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #31 on: 03 September 2017, 07:42:02 am »
Slow going at the moment. All the parts are sat waiting to be assembled but I've no time to make a start on it for personal reasons I've just welcomed my second child into the world(born at home so need the carpet cleaner out first) I'm sure it will come together fairly quickly once I get going.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #32 on: 03 September 2017, 12:41:37 pm »
congratulations Brooker
do you want me to weld up a bracket to hold the baby seat

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #33 on: 04 September 2017, 09:20:16 am »
Yep congrats to you and your missus Brooker. I came across this badly photo-shopped effort, I also think the fazer makes one hell of a scrambler.
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #34 on: 05 September 2017, 01:21:24 pm »
Haha cheers guys. Yeah might have to lock the bikes up but I'm more afraid of the daughter going out on them she's mega keen

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #35 on: 05 September 2017, 01:55:25 pm »
I've no time to make a start on it for personal reasons I've just welcomed my second child into the world(born at home so need the carpet cleaner out first)
Should of sent her out onto the patio then you could easily jet wash it after.
Congratulations to you both  :)
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #36 on: 20 September 2017, 02:58:22 pm »
Right a little update all the parts are ready bike cleaned and degreased just need a few hours/days to make a good start..... Cant wait to see it come together the titanuim r6 akrapovic is gonna look sweeeeetttttt.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #37 on: 21 September 2017, 03:35:23 pm »
There's some pics on post 40 and 48 if you go to my profile. They're on photobucket so be prepared for ads and popups.
Never quite sure how to work that site.
Back to the above posts, I'd say streetfighter, it's got bars.


"Moses rode his triumph up to the crowd and said from here on thou cafe racer shalt have drops or clip-ons"
(The Bible)
I think you will find that Moses also mention clubman ace bars

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #38 on: 22 October 2017, 09:49:37 pm »
Little updatefront end is on the bike. bit of lathe work was required to get it done but i'm over the moon with the results and glad i'm finally getting somwhere with the project. onto the rear swingarm now then to decide what to do with the subframe looks like it will be going the whole thing. still a long road ahead but getting results now.


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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #39 on: 23 October 2017, 03:53:31 am »
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #40 on: 23 October 2017, 08:54:12 am »
Maybe you can find some inspiration from this beauty





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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #41 on: 23 October 2017, 09:06:16 am »
i like bits of that cosmetically. but too standard in the whole

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #42 on: 23 October 2017, 09:42:24 am »
i like bits of that cosmetically. but too standard in the whole

Apart from the tail change, plus removed front fairing (hence aftermarket headlight added) etc, its run of the mill.
Tidy obviously, but mainly the usual unfaired mods.

Brooker - what bike are your USD Forks from - An R1 / 6? So the triple tree was also from the donor bike, that's been modified to fit the front end of the Fazer?
Are you doing all this work yourself - the machining?

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #43 on: 23 October 2017, 11:17:44 am »
They are used forks from a r6 13s 2009. The work is being carried out by a friend with who has a garden workshop (which i'm helping out the best i can) and learning some bits along the way. He has great contacts as MTC exhuasts(Martin) are going to make me a one of ti system to link up with the can ive gone for. But yes me and the mate are hopefully gonna do it all ourselfs to keep the cost down well aprt from the parts that is.


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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #44 on: 23 October 2017, 11:20:53 am »
holy crap you have got moving fast on that one
- so far i have done bugger all really apart from order a r6 seat and took some measurements
cant do anything yet anyhow as got a house move to plan

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« Reply #45 on: 23 October 2017, 11:25:14 am »
holy crap you have got moving fast on that one
- so far i have done bugger all really apart from order a r6 seat and took some measurements
cant do anything yet anyhow as got a house move to plan

Yeah noticed that - from watching your channel.  :lol  Joking mate.  :b

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« Reply #46 on: 23 October 2017, 11:28:36 am »
They are used forks from a r6 13s 2009. The work is being carried out by a friend with who has a garden workshop (which i'm helping out the best i can) and learning some bits along the way. He has great contacts as MTC exhuasts(Martin) are going to make me a one of ti system to link up with the can ive gone for. But yes me and the mate are hopefully gonna do it all ourselfs to keep the cost down well aprt from the parts that is.

That's a BIG help, when you have the workshop facilities on tap - plus the knowledge to take it to the next level. Hence what you've achieved so far here.
Unfortunately while my bike is garaged, I don't have the workshop tools, or the contacts really.  :rolleyes

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #47 on: 23 October 2017, 11:36:01 am »

Yeah noticed that - from watching your channel.  :lol  Joking mate.  :b


thanks lol - all hectic here its getting annoying as no time for the bikes

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« Reply #48 on: 23 October 2017, 01:17:47 pm »
It is a BIG help you right but don't get me wrong i have find the money for parts/labour (not that ive paid owt yet) i still have to think of the ideas for the look of the bike etc etc. its by no way hand it to him and he will gi ve me it back

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #49 on: 25 October 2017, 11:37:41 am »
Bit more progress. Ingition barrel fitted even the steering lock works....