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Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
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jose Offline
Break-In Period

Hangzhou, China
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Joined: Feb 2014
Post: #11
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Looks amazing, Im thinking in cafeterar mine as well and when I saw the post,
I thought wl be cool to get an idea but.....Cannot open the pictures!!!!
Brrrrrr....
Please send me the pics, I'm really intetested in see your work with the bike, can help me a lot.
Thanks,
Jose.

"Four wheels move the body, two wheels move your soul"
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I grew up with...
Vespino SC 49 cc/ Vespa 75 Primavera (Polini 125)
BMW R65/ Kawasaki GT 750/ Kawa Zephyr 750
Yamaha XVS 1300/ HD Fat Boy/ Honda CB 1100.
03-07-2014 09:50 PM
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Aussieflyer Offline
Running Like a Top

Melbourne Australia
Posts: 418
Joined: Nov 2013
Post: #12
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
(03-07-2014 09:50 PM)jose Wrote:  Looks amazing, Im thinking in cafeterar mine as well and when I saw the post,
I thought wl be cool to get an idea but.....Cannot open the pictures!!!!
Brrrrrr....
Please send me the pics, I'm really intetested in see your work with the bike, can help me a lot.
Thanks,
Jose.

Hi Jose,
Since creating this post I have learned how to use photobucket so here are some pics of the finished bike. Let me know if there is anything that you want more information about and I will try to help.

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03-08-2014 04:49 AM
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jose Offline
Break-In Period

Hangzhou, China
Posts: 17
Joined: Feb 2014
Post: #13
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Hi Aussieflyer,
Bike is beautiful.
Seat, color.....
How is ride the bike with cafe racer handlebar?
I can imagine ride position change a lot but I see on the pics you didn't change foodpegs position.
You did a good job, didn't get mine yet, probably during this week, wl start make my own cafe asap.
Wl keep you posted.
Btw....
Wich size is the handlebar?
On the pics looks much shorter than the original one.
Once you change, need change as well all the cables system, front brake, clutch etc or use the originals?
Rizoma mirrors?
Sorry, I'm asking too much:-)
Best regards,
Btw, just back from Australia few weeks ago, I went couple of weeks, we have a really good time, did Gold Coast with family and was a great experience, you guys have an amazing country.

"Four wheels move the body, two wheels move your soul"
---------------------------------------------------------
I grew up with...
Vespino SC 49 cc/ Vespa 75 Primavera (Polini 125)
BMW R65/ Kawasaki GT 750/ Kawa Zephyr 750
Yamaha XVS 1300/ HD Fat Boy/ Honda CB 1100.
03-08-2014 07:13 AM
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Elipten Offline
Road Warrior

San Antonio, TX
Posts: 2,087
Joined: Nov 2013
Post: #14
Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Looks great! Like a super model I might not want to Be the caretaker, but I can appreciate the beauty. Excellent workmanship on that build.


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03-10-2014 04:57 AM
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Aussieflyer Offline
Running Like a Top

Melbourne Australia
Posts: 418
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Post: #15
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Jose -
Seat is home made from fiberglass see below. Colour is something I concocted with the local auto paint shop, a very dark pearl blue with large blue metal flake.
Clubman bars are perfect for me as I much prefer the forward lean to bars over the standard upright seating position. Picture below showing diminsions. I would recommend a slightly wider bar to provide more room between brake banjo bolts and the instrument cluster. I have not changed the cables nor hydraulic lines as I was able to route them without any kinks however shorter front brake lines would be desireable. I have a set of braided front lines on order.
I am still experimenting with foot peg position however at this stage it feels OK. I tend to ride with the balls of my feet on the pegs so perhaps if the pegs were rearward by 75-100mm it would work also. I'll ride more miles before making any changes.

Seat construction:
My friend Mick making the base plate to fit frame tubes-
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Fitting a ring around the base plate to give illusion of a flat frame for lower rear end-
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Foam blocks ready for carving to shape -
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Spash guard moulded from original rear fender -
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Cut out for mini rear lamp -
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Ready for under coat -
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Clubman bars (if possible get wider handgrip sections ~ 25 or 26cm):
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I can't remember the brand of the mirrors but there are plenty out there which will do the job, just a matter of what you like.
03-10-2014 08:43 PM
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jose Offline
Break-In Period

Hangzhou, China
Posts: 17
Joined: Feb 2014
Post: #16
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Aussieflyer,
Very cool, send my congrats to Mick, this guy is an artist, well done.
Thanks for the information, helps me a lot, especially handlebars specs.
Please, keep me posted about foot pegs issue, wl be good get your experience comments.
Best regards,
Jose.

"Four wheels move the body, two wheels move your soul"
---------------------------------------------------------
I grew up with...
Vespino SC 49 cc/ Vespa 75 Primavera (Polini 125)
BMW R65/ Kawasaki GT 750/ Kawa Zephyr 750
Yamaha XVS 1300/ HD Fat Boy/ Honda CB 1100.
03-11-2014 05:51 PM
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redbirds Offline
Been There

Patterson, GA, USA
Posts: 4,591
Joined: Jan 2014
Post: #17
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Such nice work, the bike looks fabulous.Thumbs Up

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4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
03-14-2014 06:51 PM
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jman10 Offline
New To The Forum

Australia
Posts: 4
Joined: Mar 2014
Post: #18
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Awesome job, really digging your bike! Great write up too, nice work.
03-17-2014 02:51 AM
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Riko Offline
High Mileage

Belgium
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Joined: Dec 2013
Post: #19
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
OMG

honda-porn!!!
04-02-2014 01:14 AM
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nhawk7504 Offline
Running Like a Top

Boston
Posts: 608
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Post: #20
RE: Aussieflyer's Cafe Racer - part 5
Looks awesome. Ohlins on the rear all the way. I had my springs painted black on my Sportster. They smoothed out the ride immensely. Hagon's did not help my Nighthawk. Ikons would be ok as well.
11-06-2014 11:45 AM
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