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« on: May 10, 2011, 06:39:12 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2011, 06:43:24 PM » |
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I like that  Very good work. The seat looks like it might be uncomfortable for long rides though... BTW, what is that tank off of? It looks like its off a CX500 to me...  |
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2011, 06:47:15 PM » |
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Impressive transformation. Can't say it looks comfortable, but that's not really the point...
What is the tail? I wish it was a bit longer or lower, as the proportions are a bit scrunched.
I'm betting the paint looks twice as good in person. Any plans on carrying over the graphic from the original tank?
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 07:01:11 PM » |
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Well, now we have a place to direct all the people looking to cafe a 750. Finally.  Looks good! What was the tank from and how hard was the swap? Oh, and welcome to the forum! |
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 07:01:37 PM » |
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The seat doesn't look very comfy, but otherwise pretty nice.
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 07:02:45 PM » |
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The seat doesn't look very comfy, but otherwise pretty nice.
True cafe's never are.  Just a style suggestion: The airbox looks out of place. I wouldn't remove it, but you should definitely cover it by extending the side covers. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2011, 07:20:05 PM » |
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Tank is a cx500 tank.
Tail was a universal part. Seating position is fine. You can't reach the bars if you sit back any further. Color does look better in person.
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2011, 07:22:46 PM » |
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Tank is a cx500 tank.
Ah...I thought so. Looks good. Was it a direct bolt up? |
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« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2011, 08:22:13 PM » |
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Very impressive. That is cool. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2011, 08:30:14 PM » |
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 I like it!
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What is good Phaedrus, what is not good? Need we ask anyone this?
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« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2011, 08:34:50 PM » |
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wow! i think that may be the first 750 cafe racer i've ever seen that is actually finished, and it looks great! |
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 01:03:39 AM » |
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Tank was not a direct bolt on. I had to make new mounts join urge front of the frame plus cut the rear mount of the tank and make it one inch higher. Both for looks and because the petcock valve hit the carb.
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 01:04:08 AM » |
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And thanks guys
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 06:04:03 AM » |
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Nice, I like that caferacer look. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 06:23:02 AM » |
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here is what i did to the tank to get it to fit.  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2011, 07:08:19 AM » |
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Finally we see what our bike could be  Looks good |
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2011, 11:30:06 AM » |
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looking great. who says your bike has to be from the 70's to get a nice looking cafe. all the coolness of a CB750 cafe and the benefits of more modern options.
I would love to rig up my 650 like that, but would have to add new gauges and headlight along with the tank and seat.
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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2011, 09:28:00 PM » |
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here is what i did to the tank to get it to fit. So.. so simple.  Good work! |
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« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2011, 10:23:31 PM » |
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go get yourself a can of spraymax 2k clear and give it a couple of coats of that so that the paint on the tank won't be ruined when you spill a bit of fuel on it.
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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2011, 05:06:02 AM » |
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not bad! As a young man I always wanted a cafe...I don't think my old body would allow it now.... Are you going to move the controls/footpegs? |
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« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2011, 09:37:53 AM » |
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Not really a fan but looks like you did some good work there. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2011, 10:06:59 AM » |
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My butt really doesn't like the looks of that thing in the spot where the seat used to be, but otherwise I think she looks awesome! Nice job Did the handling change a lot because of the changes you made? |
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« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2011, 04:30:11 PM » |
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not bad! As a young man I always wanted a cafe...I don't think my old body would allow it now.... Are you going to move the controls/footpegs? not moving the pegs. I don't like how it feels with my legs bent back like that. |
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« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2011, 02:14:11 PM » |
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Looks good... makes me wish I'd gone cafe with mine.
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« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2011, 04:49:58 PM » |
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Finally!!! It's about time the internet got some definative proof of a later model NH cafed! thx man, and great job, bike looks slick!
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