cb200 back to the cafe "lola"

[deepwaterimports]

Hay guys being fairly new to the forum  thought I’d send a shout out just say that this site has a “Ton” of great builds and awesome information that I have been just soaking up, keep it up cause I’m fairly new to doing up bikes and it’s a great leg up.

Which leads me to my little predicament. I have just been given  a 1974ish something cb200 and am stuck as to what to do with her, she is in fairly good condition and want to keep it retro looking I am thinking of powder coating chassis wheels fenders black, reconditioning engine, 2 into 1 exhaust, and new lights due to cracks etc,  lower bars and re doing tank blue with pads.

Any help or thoughts as to whether I do a cafe build or keep it like above (slight renewing it) let me know, I know she will never dominate the track but it is mad fun cruising with the girl on the back and I love the old school CB style.

[deepwaterimports]

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[deepwaterimports]

just got tank back from powder coating

[deepwaterimports]

few little pics of bits i have had ordered and hanging around thinking of putting on the bike

[cafePete]

 Very nice blue!
 Good luck with the build!

[deepwaterimports]

Very nice blue!
 Good luck with the build!

thanks mate, its actually a powder coat I’m stoked at how well it came out. I have just got a heap of stuff on order for now as I’m in desperate need of garage/space to tear the bike down and start getting into the good stuff.

[riotten22]

Hay guys being fairly new to the forum  thought I’d send a shout out just say that this site has a “Ton” of great builds and awesome information that I have been just soaking up, keep it up cause I’m fairly new to doing up bikes and it’s a great leg up.

Which leads me to my little predicament. I have just been given  a 1974ish something cb200 and am stuck as to what to do with her, she is in fairly good condition and want to keep it retro looking I am thinking of powder coating chassis wheels fenders black, reconditioning engine, 2 into 1 exhaust, and new lights due to cracks etc,  lower bars and re doing tank blue with pads.

Any help or thoughts as to whether I do a cafe build or keep it like above (slight renewing it) let me know, I know she will never dominate the track but it is mad fun cruising with the girl on the back and I love the old school CB style.

If I can find a CB200t I am going to be doing something like this

[sbaugz]

saw that one on ebay not too long ago. Nice bike except the seat is too short and squat for my taste. Wish is were a little lower and about 8 inches longer.

[Ritz cracker]

nice 200 anyone know who makes that fairing?

[deepwaterimports]

that cb200 does look nice there are some guys in south Australia doing a great looking build as well:

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=18412.0

[deepwaterimports]

not much happening bike wise due to lack of garage but more parts are coming in

[deepwaterimports]

also got a nice set of shorter oem mirrors. Have decided also to go with a brat type look keeping the same seat but slimming her shortening fenders new smaller lights and respray. Be prepared for a heap of help questions when I start stripping her as this is my first total strip I think I’ll need all the help I can 

[riotten22]

nice 200 anyone know who makes that fairing?

I contacted the owner when it was on ebay.  He custom made the front fairing and rear seat pan. I asked if he would make one for me and he said yes but never returned my emails after that.

[Crash]

Lots of cb200's being built, including mine.  I am past the tear down and into the cleaning, replacing, repainting stages.  Will be glad to help.

[sbaugz]

Lots of cb200's being built, including mine.  I am past the tear down and into the cleaning, replacing, repainting stages.  Will be glad to help.

Likewise, I also have a build going on and would be glad to help.
Seems like I have literally replaced everything on the bike so far.