All the Funnin' aside from the Nomination page...I'm already a winner being nominated with such class builds.
It is what it is, my first real “Build”…… All done in my simple garage with what I had, A Hand Drill, Bench Mounted Grinder & Buffer, Harbor Freight Welder and Angle Grinder. There are a few universal parts on her, but with the Gen2 Honda twins, not being a popular platform to build a Café’ with, left “off the shelf” options minimal. It did create fun challenges to gather, adapt, repurpose and fabricate. I did outsource Powder Coat, Paint and Upholstery, I know my limitations.
I went for a Retro look with a handmade feel, something made with passion, in a guy’s garage.
A link to my build thread if interested: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=20018.0
• Custom Steel Seat Pan & Upholstery, Uses OE attachment points, "Hump" from Chopped & Narrowed '78 CB400 Tank w Bullet Tail Light
• 1978 CB400T Fuel Tank, Knurled Aluminum Door Latch Button from Bicycle Seat Clamp
• CL77 Headlight w Vintage Style Neutral/Hi Beam Indicators & Headlight Switch
• Custom Bucket Mounted 1.9" Speedo & Tach / Dash
• Universal Chrome Headlight Brackets, Skinned In Aluminum Plate.
• Hand Made Steel License Plate Mount, (Sprocket Guard)
• Round Black Bar End Mirrors, Inside Control Mounted
• Under Seat Hump "Spot" light mounted to Illuminate License Plate
• Aluminum Electrical Tray/Battery Box
• Ignition Switch Mounted Under Seat
• Frame Mounted Starter Relay w Vintage Smooth Cover
• Horn Mount Moved Under Tank, Above Valve Cover
• Mikuni VM30 Carbs, & Stainless Fuel Line "Y", K&N Pod Filters with Stainless Clamps
• NGK Spark Plug Caps, NGK DR8EIX Iridium Plugs
• Dual Straight Exhaust, Left/Right Head Pipes Swapped to Route Under Engine, Mild Baffles, Grey Fiberglass Wrapped w Stainless Ties
• Mini Chrome Air Breather
• Oil Gauge, 100PSI
• Magnetic Drain Plug
• Laced Sprocket Cover w Aluminum “Modeling Mesh”
• Duplicolor Silver DE1650 on Case, Polished Covers, Natural Fins
• Clutch Plates & Heavy Duty Springs
• 530-104 O-Ring Chain
• De-Tabbed Frame, Drop Frame Filler Panels and "Lightning" Holes
• Powder Coat Frame, Lower Triple, Springs - Front & Rear
• CBR600 Rear Sets Welded Custom Linkage and Covers
• Billet Brake Adjust Knob
• CM400E Front Forks, Front Drum, 18" Front Spoked Wheel/Hub "Vented"
• 1971 CB350 18" Rear Wheel/Hub, Drum Brake "Vented"
• Suzuki 1968 T250 Upper Fork Springs, Cups & Guides
• Upper Triple with Shaved Bar Mounts & Polished
• 1981 CB750F Adjustable Rear Shocks (VHD 80 – 82)
• Shinko 712, 100/90-18 Front, 110/90-18 Rear
• 33mm Clip On Bars
• Fork Brace, Vintage Unknown
• NHK ODM-500, 6 Position, Steering Damper
• All Balls Tapered Stem Bearings