WTB : Cafe Racer..

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klf33

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Hi guys,
I am looking for something tidy, no mechanical haggles as I am mechanically challenged.
I prefer a Honda as they don't break easy.. and yes I am probably going to buy something already done and ready to go.

I am looking for something cheap in bike world (2-4K depending on the bike).. easy to insure (sold my R1 because of that :)), and that looks 'bad' :)... for me, not shiny and even some scuffs are something I can live with but the form and mechanical soundness are more important.

If you have anything.. please let me know..

In the Greater Toronto Area please ...

REgards

A.
 
Welcome to the dark side... you've made the right choice ;D

Check out http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=893.0 as one option... no idea what it looks like though :D
 
CanadaDan said:
Welcome to the dark side... you've made the right choice ;D

Check out http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=893.0 as one option... no idea what it looks like though :D
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Thanks man.. I think I am darker than I thought :)...
it looks like something he is working on.. I have browsed almost every thread here already :)
do you guys have any idea.. where would I find used Bonnevilles ? or even a Thruxton (now that will sadly stretch my budget :( ).

LOL..

A.K.
 
klf33 said:
Thanks man.. I think I am darker than I thought :)...
it looks like something he is working on.. I have browsed almost every thread here already :)
do you guys have any idea.. where would I find used Bonnevilles ? or even a Thruxton (now that will sadly stretch my budget :( ).

LOL..

A.K.
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There's a low mileage burgundy Thruxton for sale at Barrie Harley-Davidson. A customer traded it in. Maybe around the $7000 area.
 
ALWAYS check http://www.classicbikeexchange.com/classicbike%20SALE1.htm

We've all seen fantastic bikes go through there... some only last for hours so you need to check often.

And the last bike I bought (1974 XS650) I picked up at my local CVMG meeting.

http://www.cvmg.ca/

Most of these guys have multiple bikes in their garages and I got mine, with $2500 in mechanical restoration done for $1000 because the guy wanted to get it out of his garage and I was a member... pays to network face-to-face.
 
Thanks guys..

I appreciate the help..

There was this cool Kawi on this site.. ohh it was sold.. probably like you said in 5 minutes :) LOL

A.K.
 
Get a Yamaha XS650 / 650 Special. These two are the same bike - cosmetically you're looking at a GS450 (Suzuki) tank, fibreglass seat, exhaust, clipons and rearsets added to the bike. There was a TON more work put into it of course - the green bike just sold, asking price was $4K.

Yamaha XS650 / 650 Special. $1,000 - $1,500 for a running bike and the rest is up to your imagination.

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-1983-Yamaha-Heritage-Special-W0QQAdIdZ15204949

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Tintin said:
Get a Yamaha XS650 / 650 Special. These two are the same bike - cosmetically you're looking at a GS450 (Suzuki) tank, fibreglass seat, exhaust, clipons and rearsets added to the bike. There was a TON more work put into it of course - the green bike just sold, asking price was $4K.

Yamaha XS650 / 650 Special. $1,000 - $1,500 for a running bike and the rest is up to your imagination.

Hey man, thanks for the advice.. but like I stated, I am really not looking to work on anythying... I am the canada's worst handy man champ :) LOL
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Slapping on a different tank and seat and handlebars isn't a big deal - no mechanical aptitude required, and you'll get lots of volunteer help around here.

There are some nice bikes out there - $1,700 for a 1978 CB750K on Kijiji or Craigslist for example. Not a lot of ready-made cafe racers.

Also check out the buy/sell boards at www.vrra.ca and www.cvmg.ca
 
this 1976 CB750 looks like a nice bike:

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-1976-Honda-CB-750-W0QQAdIdZ15242326

maybe a bit heavy, but great aesthetics for a cafe bike. throw a set of clubman bars on it, and you're basically there. but lots of potential to do more if you want.

another option would be to look for a big GS suzuki from the early 1980s. i think the japanese started off the 1970s with big power bikes, and it took about 10 years for the handling to catch up. i've read a few places that the GSs got them both right.
 
This could be the makings of a sweet cafe bike ..... But hurry these bikes don't last very long ..... $1200.00

http://toronto.craigslist.org/mcy/346678756.html

Classic 1973 Honda CB350/Four. All Original and in great shape. Starts and runs good. New battery. Tires have lots of tread but may be kind of dry. Ride it the way it is or a great restoration project. Correct grab bar and rear signal lights have been added since pic was taken. Perfect starter bike. Sold as is. 905-623-9330
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Is there anything this crew likes more than shopping for bikes? :D

Other than wrenchin'n'ridnn of course...

and maybe whenchin' while we're at it...

In the top 5 things to do anyway :D
 
So, any luck on a bike so far?...
You should have picked up the xs650 that Tim had for sale last week!!

By the way, Welcome to the board!!..LOL!!
 
locOleoN said:
So, any luck on a bike so far?...
You should have picked up the xs650 that Tim had for sale last week!!

By the way, Welcome to the board!!..LOL!!
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Nottin yet noel, thanks for the welcome :)...
I am looking at a BSA chopper on the trader, that looks kinda interesting too.. but it seems Cafe Racers.. are only .. mmm.. 'built' not 'sold' :) LOL
 
klf33 said:
Nottin yet noel, thanks for the welcome :)...
I am looking at a BSA chopper on the trader, that looks kinda interesting too.. but it seems Cafe Racers.. are only .. mmm.. 'built' not 'sold' :) LOL
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It's a labour of love man.

The only reason they get sold is to free up $$$, space and spousal tolerance for the next one :D
 
My bikes are always for sale, so long as the right offer is made. They can always be replaced, which is 3/4 the fun :)
 
Tintin said:
My bikes are always for sale, so long as the right offer is made. They can always be replaced, which is 3/4 the fun :)
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Just sent you a PM with my email address :).. btw.. I was not talking about your Kawi on that site.. it is nice.. but not my taste :).. the other Kawi (S2) burgandi.. was really more like something I loved looking at.

:)
 
I don't have a Kawasaki actually.

I have a 1975 all original BMW R75/6 (in the Show n Shine section) and am building an XS650 based cafe racer (Big Arse Projects section). Someone walks up to me with $6,000 for the BMW and they can have it :)
 
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