Author Topic: Cafe Racer Pics (Read 18321 times)

Bikernut · « **on:** November 05, 2016, 06:59:38 AM »

Here are a couple of pics of my K1100RS cafe racer.

KRider · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2016, 07:13:05 AM »

Looks great??

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Elipten · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2016, 09:21:10 AM »

Nice looking build

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duckytran · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2016, 09:40:01 AM »

Nice work! What's the one piece seat pan/cowl made out of? Also, the exhaust on the right side looks great.

MaraudeRS · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2016, 12:30:01 PM »

Wow, that's super dope! Can you post a pic from the front? I'd like to see what the headlight looks like

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Bikernut · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2016, 02:51:52 PM »

Thanks for the compliments. The tail is made of fibreglass.

TrueAce · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2016, 11:29:36 PM »

You have done a beautiful job.......congratulations! :2thumbup:

KRider · « **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2016, 06:48:02 AM »

Wow that front!

MaraudeRS · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2016, 10:34:08 AM »

What bike is the headlight off of? I really like it

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pablooo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2016, 03:08:10 PM »

Quote from: MaraudeRS on November 11, 2016, 10:34:08 AM

What bike is the headlight off of? I really like it

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It's an MT-03 headlight

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:58:48 PM »

That's a great looking cafe racer and it's evident you put a lot of time and effort into it.

Clip ons and a cut rear frame don't mean your bike is a "cafe racer"

TrueAce · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2016, 10:28:15 PM »

OK, here it comes........tell us, what "is" a cafe racer, F14. :dunno2:

mxl · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2016, 12:01:31 PM »

Bike looks great!

What instruments are you using? Is it a custom bracket or something like this? http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-gauge-parts-dcc-original-triumph-low-pro-speedo-tach-gauge-bracket-dc117.html

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2016, 03:36:41 PM »

Quote from: TrueAce on November 11, 2016, 10:28:15 PM

OK, here it comes........tell us, what "is" a cafe racer, F14. :dunno2:

It's like porn...it's really hard to describe but you know it when you see it

TrueAce · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2016, 03:55:18 PM »

OK............so where does his K1100rs fall short in your pornish cafe world view? Inquiring minds, and all that.....

F14CRAZY · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2016, 04:24:55 PM »

Quote from: TrueAce on November 13, 2016, 03:55:18 PM

OK............so where does his K1100rs fall short in your pornish cafe world view? Inquiring minds, and all that.....

most definitely porn

TrueAce · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2016, 04:50:46 PM »

The correct answer is that K bikes are simply too big, too heavy, and not nimble to be considered true cafe bikes, but can certainly be made to look sharp as a big "cafe replica". Nothing over 500-600c.c. is truly a "cafe".
There, is that what you were saying, F14? Then I agree with you,like, it might have similar anatomy to a cafe, but not the same heart. Still is a beautiful custom motorcycle! :2thumbup:

Bikernut · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2016, 02:31:06 AM »

Hi, thanks for the comments. The instruments are held in using custom made brackets I made in the shed. I do realise that a true cafe racer is probably more like a 500cc single cylinder with a single seat, loud exhaust and no mud-guards etc. Maybe this is like a naked K streetfighter?

KRider · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2016, 04:21:55 AM »

It is more a streetfighter specially with the mt 03 or urban lsl headlight. Better a great looking streetfighter than a bad looking cafe racer.

TrueAce · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2016, 08:24:15 AM »

No matter the label, you have built a beautiful machine. Good job! :clap:

Bikernut · « **Reply #20 on:** December 07, 2016, 02:52:57 AM »

So, after building this bike I went to get it licensed for the road. Not so easy here in NZ! They didn't like the fact I had cut the rear sub-frame and supposedly compromised the structural integrity of the bike :nono . So I have 'repaired' the frame and will post an updated photo of the bike soon...... yipee!

MaraudeRS · « **Reply #21 on:** December 07, 2016, 04:04:59 AM »

Quote from: Bikernut on December 07, 2016, 02:52:57 AM

So, after building this bike I went to get it licensed for the road. Not so easy here in NZ! They didn't like the fact I had cut the rear sub-frame and supposedly compromised the structural integrity of the bike :nono . So I have 'repaired' the frame and will post an updated photo of the bike soon...... yipee!

Bummer! Sorry to hear that. I'm glad you mentioned it, tho, because my bike is currently on non-op here in CA and I should probably take it off before I do any serious customizing. Thanx for the heads up!

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Laitch · « **Reply #22 on:** December 07, 2016, 07:51:51 AM »

Quote from: Bikernut on December 07, 2016, 02:52:57 AM

So, after building this bike I went to get it licensed for the road. Not so easy here in NZ! They didn't like the fact I had cut the rear sub-frame and supposedly compromised the structural integrity of the bike.

Big Brother knows best. :grimreaper:

Please post a photo of the frame that got rejected, Bikernut, so we can try to understand the MOT reasoning or post one of the repair and describe what you did—or both.

nods · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2016, 08:03:01 AM »

Mate congrats, that is a mean looking very well finished Kustom K!

Good luck with getting rego, let us know the before and afters of the sub frame.

Cheers,
Nods

Bikernut · « **Reply #24 on:** December 09, 2016, 11:38:15 PM »

This part of the frame circled in red had to be 'Reattached/Repaired' for it to be legal and also the new tail end now.

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