Cafe Racers

[Lof8]

I'm very green to these bikes and building them. I don't even have a motorcycle endorsement on my license yet. Engine mods will probably wait a bit. However, the bike has "Screamin Eagle" pipes that I don't totally love the looks of. What 2-1 pipes do you like?

[MonkeyMadness]

Picked up my canvas today!! '99 Sportster 883.

Yummy..
I could chop about 60lbs off it as it sits..!


Wake that little motor up..
Best bang for the buck: A hot set of Andrews Cams
DynoJet jet kit for a "1200" trust me!
DynoJet Plastic CV slide "ThunderSlide"
Find a nice 2-1 exhaust...

Should Net you over a 20% gain in HP

And if you got any cash left find a nice
Screaming Eagle IGN advanc & Rev Limit Kit
6800rpm

This will change the whole attitude of the motor! :twisted:

( Oh Shit Edit! I have a Tuned CV carb with thunderslide and two extra jet kits if interested )

[Lof8]

Picked up my canvas today!! '99 Sportster 883.

[5Toes]

No on the left..

And I just sold my honda trail 90 a few weeks ago... and now with my car and no employment (yet)

Cant fund it right now

Sick though

[MonkeyMadness]

I want SOO BAD

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2451304337.html

So get!?
You got 5toes on the right side right?
That's all you really need, nobody uses the rear brake anyway ;)

[freeride53]

This thread is so sick.
My friend is building a BMW cafe racer, I'll get him to post here.

[5Toes]

I want SOO BAD

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/2451304337.html

[Dozyproductions]

thanks guys, its an 80' so its not too far into the 80's. Scabzzz, your bike looks great btw!

[scabzzzz]

What you guys think of having 1980's yamaha xs1100 to convert into a cafe racer? I rode my friends old 73 honda cb750 and I got bitten by the bug! More research will follow...

Shoot for the 70's models. The tanks are more awesomer.

[MonkeyMadness]

xs1100 would be a good bike to build, but the tank is lame, not a favorite of mine :-x

[Dozyproductions]

What you guys think of having 1980's yamaha xs1100 to convert into a cafe racer? I rode my friends old 73 honda cb750 and I got bitten by the bug! More research will follow...

[scabzzzz]

Ya, I wouldn't do a rear hoop unless you want to push the tail out.
you can do a piece of round pipe between the shock mounts to keep it for walking around under cornering load, or excl. but still be in far enough to look mod/hacked :up:
That ebay seat pan looks fun. Scotch-brite the pan and run some 3/4" race seat foam and your done..
http://www.streetandcomp.com/store/i...=63%2D2&eq=&Tp=
It's tough to see but that's what I'm running as a seat.
Best stuff ever, easy to cut, form, it's sand-able, and it lasts long.
Plus if your in an area that gets alot of rain you can take a can of spray on tool-dip and cover the foam and it keeps the water out and gives it a cool custom made finished look.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint-spray-paint-specialty-decor/plasti-dip-11-oz-flat-black-vinyl-coating-spray-192848.html

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I just spent 150 bucks on the custom seat. BUT, thats a great idea for the tank. Maybe make some knee and chest pads for the indention's on the tank? Wonder how it would hold up.

[MonkeyMadness]

Ya, I wouldn't do a rear hoop unless you want to push the tail out.
you can do a piece of round pipe between the shock mounts to keep it for walking around under cornering load, or excl. but still be in far enough to look mod/hacked :up:
That ebay seat pan looks fun. Scotch-brite the pan and run some 3/4" race seat foam and your done..
http://www.streetandcomp.com/store/i...=63%2D2&eq=&Tp=
It's tough to see but that's what I'm running as a seat.
Best stuff ever, easy to cut, form, it's sand-able, and it lasts long.
Plus if your in an area that gets alot of rain you can take a can of spray on tool-dip and cover the foam and it keeps the water out and gives it a cool custom made finished look.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint-spray-paint-specialty-decor/plasti-dip-11-oz-flat-black-vinyl-coating-spray-192848.html

[scabzzzz]

A piece of round stock or pipe would work. A simple piece of flat stock isn't going to resist twisting of compression forces

Touche. Thanks for the advice.

[quickervicar]

Agreed. And thanks for the tip. I guess I'll go ahead and pick up the hoop bar thing on Dimecity.com and weld it on the back for rigidity. A simple crossmember of 15 gauge steel would be fine enough for now tho right?

A piece of round stock or pipe would work. A simple piece of flat stock isn't going to resist twisting of compression forces