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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #50 on: 26 October 2017, 09:04:26 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.

Have you seen THIS Page? Seems a "Bible" for fitting USD forks on the Fazer...

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/fazer1000/r1-fork-conversion-guide-t3408.html#.WU1PlVG1u2w

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #51 on: 26 October 2017, 09:18:16 am »
It is the bible for fitting to a fzs1000 not a 600. Thanks though thats mike on here who posted it. Also the forks are already fitted having a bastard of a job now with the swingarm conversion and the rear subframe.
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #52 on: 26 October 2017, 09:35:48 am »
It is the bible for fitting to a fzs1000 not a 600. Thanks though thats mike on here who posted it. Also the forks are already fitted having a bastard of a job now with the swingarm conversion and the rear subframe.

Oh right, ok! Plus best of luck with that also then ^ ...

Swapping the Swingarm out for a (Supersport) wider one, the rear sprocket will then be out of alignment with the front - how is that compensated, so the chain runs smoothy?
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #53 on: 26 October 2017, 10:04:22 am »
As i say the front is done. The swingarm will be spot on ive the right man on the job.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #54 on: 07 November 2017, 08:44:38 am »
Rear swingarm is lined up, few custom bits had to be made to make it fit. No chance of getting in the workshop now till thursday so will have to wait until then to make the shock fit correctly. Hopefully by the end of the weekend the rear end should be complete and fitted to the bike then onto the exhaust system and seat unit.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #55 on: 13 November 2017, 08:48:29 am »
Went mad with the hacksaw at the weekend in prep for the rear seat unit also the r6 rear is nearly ready to go in. R6 shock is in but needs a few custom bits to make it fit correctly but i'm hoping it will be rolling by the weekend. Now just to pick the seat unit and get fabricating the new rear subframe up and attempt to get the oem airbox out(which is a cunt of a job)

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #56 on: 20 November 2017, 12:59:56 pm »
more updates...








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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #57 on: 24 November 2017, 03:07:27 pm »
seat placed on today.... this thing is gonna look the dogs...




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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #58 on: 19 December 2017, 02:37:14 pm »
Little update bike is in the workshop at the moment for a new custom set of headers to meet up with my can. Hopefully have the bike back early in the new year, before it went i fitted the new rearsets and gear linkages and they all line up ok. hopefully get the seat done and finish modding the tank so house the electrics after they are shortened up about 3 foot.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #59 on: 20 December 2017, 09:21:07 pm »
Sweet bike. To me it looks more bobber than cafe racer.


No Defo Cafe Racer looks neat


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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #60 on: 20 December 2017, 09:25:42 pm »
a new breed
a cafe fighter


A Cafe Fighter! No that was Billy a mate of mine many years ago, hes quietened down now, well he is 62 now the silly old fart.
But still don't tell him I said that.  :eek   :grumble :smash    :fish    :angel

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #61 on: 12 January 2018, 01:34:10 pm »
Well Happy new year gents. My bike is still stuck with the guy making the exhaust system, i was hoping to have it back by now and the engine out etc for painting over the xmas/new year break (good plans and everything) As soon as i have her back i'll post up some updates for everyone following this.
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #62 on: 16 January 2018, 06:56:05 am »
Little update from last week.


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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #63 on: 07 February 2018, 12:40:08 pm »
FINALLY got the bike back today. Now to get started on the rearsubframe and modding the tank and electrics.... its gonna be a long year getting this thing ready for the road.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #64 on: 08 February 2018, 10:53:17 am »
Liking this thread. Keep the pics coming.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #65 on: 08 February 2018, 11:26:34 am »
Cheers friendboy. Yeah i'm being a bit coy about posting pictures as i have had people using my ideas from pictures i've uploaded so i'll have to be a bit more stealth about close ups etc. that said i don't mind sharing ideas etc just be nice to be kept in the loop about what idea's they are using. i don't want to upset the guy who's doing most of the engineering work.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #66 on: 08 February 2018, 11:33:01 am »



Headers all finished with Akra end can on. It's now all lined up and fits sweet behind the rearsets.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #67 on: 18 April 2018, 10:08:00 am »
Sorry there's been no updates in awhile 3 weeks in Jamaica have kept me busy (not working on the bike) Really need to crack on now the only thing i've made is a sweet set of custom dog bones that will look a bit more bespoke than the standard ones...


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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #68 on: 18 April 2018, 11:17:01 am »
and that is just porn im assuming adjustable aswell
think i might just save that pic to my folder of goodies

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #69 on: 18 April 2018, 11:47:16 am »
Yes adjustable. I've got enough left to do another set so i can alter the height if i need too.

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #70 on: 27 April 2018, 04:07:21 pm »
Adjustable dogbones makes so much sense. Especially if you often/occasionally have a pillion, or strap on gear for a long weekend... means handling doesn't have to be compromised!  :thumbup

Any updates? :)

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #71 on: 30 April 2018, 11:14:17 am »
There will be some updates soon, as i get my arse in gear. Headlight to be mounted and tank/subframe to be completed it's hard getting anytime on this once the nice weather comes i'd rather be out on the other bikes oh and my lovely custom yoke should be on soon.
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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #72 on: 16 July 2018, 11:48:23 am »
Sorry it's been awhile... Couldn't get logged on for over a month.
Anyways here is whats been done.


Rear light fitted
Custom Top yoke arrived (yet to be fitted)
Headlight arrived and moked up mounting ( looks great)
Tank modded to take seat.


Pics to follow when i get my arse in gear

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #73 on: 24 July 2018, 04:31:01 pm »
liking your work!!

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Re: cafe racer project
« Reply #74 on: 10 September 2018, 09:25:42 pm »
Any updates. Pics?