TR1 / XV 920 Cafe Racer in the 60's style.
Yep I know - I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.
Due to recent ill health I'm having to cut back severely on my projects as not all will be achievable in any reasonable time frame.
So I'm having to concentrate my efforts on 2 -3 of the "must do's".
The BMW K1100 Streetfighter must be finished as it's taken 3 years of my life to get it where it is [ 99% finished .]
I haven't decided on the 2nd [ maybe ] - but I have decided that I MUST build the final bike that was on my agenda - A TR1 / XV920 Cafe Racer.
So a few questions / pleas for help. Dave Aldana ran a factory TR1 in the BOTT series back in the early 80's - does anyone have any details?
Has anyone got links to a period [ 60's] Cafe Racer?
I'll be using wire spoked alloy rimmed wheels initially with disc front, but I hope to get a Grimeca or similar 4LS drum asap.
Any thoughts? I'm looking at an early Gold Wing 1100 wire spoked front wheel, looks like it stands a chance.
The tank is going to be the main cosmetic challenge, but if the worst comes to the worst I'll look at putting a dummy AJS7R or Manx tank over the original.
Any input or thoughts will be gratefully receieved.
Yep I know - I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.
Due to recent ill health I'm having to cut back severely on my projects as not all will be achievable in any reasonable time frame.
So I'm having to concentrate my efforts on 2 -3 of the "must do's".
The BMW K1100 Streetfighter must be finished as it's taken 3 years of my life to get it where it is [ 99% finished .]
I haven't decided on the 2nd [ maybe ] - but I have decided that I MUST build the final bike that was on my agenda - A TR1 / XV920 Cafe Racer.
So a few questions / pleas for help. Dave Aldana ran a factory TR1 in the BOTT series back in the early 80's - does anyone have any details?
Has anyone got links to a period [ 60's] Cafe Racer?
I'll be using wire spoked alloy rimmed wheels initially with disc front, but I hope to get a Grimeca or similar 4LS drum asap.
Any thoughts? I'm looking at an early Gold Wing 1100 wire spoked front wheel, looks like it stands a chance.
The tank is going to be the main cosmetic challenge, but if the worst comes to the worst I'll look at putting a dummy AJS7R or Manx tank over the original.
Any input or thoughts will be gratefully receieved.