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EGPhoto said:
$3000 is as close as i can figure not including donor bike..
The last bike project, I promise honey.. CB550 1978
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$3000 is as close as i can figure not including donor bike..
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For those of you still signed on here is the "why I did it this way story."
The way I look at this cafe trend is that the rear of the bike can make or break the entire build and this is why the Benjie seat. It came with a tail light, a bracket to mount the plate to and it truly bolted onto the stock frame.
The header even though it is straight it did come with a baffle that makes this bike quieter than my cx500 with a regular glass pack on it.
The battery and electronics stayed put as I didn't want to mess with the relocation hassle and I like the amount of color added with the painted covers.
In hindsight the only thing I would have done differently would have been a set of tapered steering bearings. It is a comfortable ride even for a 6' rider. It was not a budget build but it was fairly quick and relatively painless.
The way I look at this cafe trend is that the rear of the bike can make or break the entire build and this is why the Benjie seat. It came with a tail light, a bracket to mount the plate to and it truly bolted onto the stock frame.
The header even though it is straight it did come with a baffle that makes this bike quieter than my cx500 with a regular glass pack on it.
The battery and electronics stayed put as I didn't want to mess with the relocation hassle and I like the amount of color added with the painted covers.
In hindsight the only thing I would have done differently would have been a set of tapered steering bearings. It is a comfortable ride even for a 6' rider. It was not a budget build but it was fairly quick and relatively painless.
downtown809
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Got the two runners together for a shot in the alley, hope they get along..
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Ok, wow thanks! Which bike are you referring to?SpeedBump said:
Mostly feeling like a putz after scouring your build..
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SpeedBump said:
I am quite happy with how it turned out. Thanks again, Peter.
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RobbyD said:
Seats: Fiberglass > Short > Short Seat Low
It was a true bolt on once I removed the 2 helmet hangers and stock seat hinges, the cross brace is the new rear mounting location.
Except for the lack of padding it is great.
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RobbyD said:
Thanks Robby, very happy with it and I wouldn't change a thing if I were to do another..
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While I was downstairs working on the CX my wife got busy with the CB. 
jwdmotorsports
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Glad you posted again on this thread. Beautiful bike.
I hate to steal someone's paint color but do you mind sharing what paint code the tank is?
I hate to steal someone's paint color but do you mind sharing what paint code the tank is?
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jwdmotorsports said:
I am not up on codes but does this work?
Martini Mica Grey, GM Holden 703H (H151)
I will stop by the store this afternoon and check, Peter
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That should probably get me close.
Let me know if the store tells you something different.
Let me know if the store tells you something different.
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VTNick7 said:
I've had bicycles parked in the house but my wife prefers that things with engines stay in the garage.
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jwdmotorsports said:
That is the correct number, it isn't PPG though. Peter
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Here is a night time shot as the wife requested..
