Author Topic: Project: cafe rebirth UPDATE!!!! FINALLY!!! (Read 1583 times)

Bmpaul02 · « **on:** Nov 29, 2008, 23:24:06 »

I purchased this bike with the intention of just riding it.
it had its flaws and as i began to fix them i found more and more problems.
then the bug bit me, what was supposed to be a toy has turned into a full on project

i will pull the motor this week to give the frame a good scrub and then its off to powdercoating at the first of the year
stay tuned for progress

test fit new tank

32 years of gunk

NEW Bridgestone Spitfires front and rear
also new tails

BigBSBusa · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 29, 2008, 23:47:21 »

Looking forward to the updates. What's she the redemption of?

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 00:42:57 »

to her former glory

BigBSBusa · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 09:59:40 »

Quote from: Bmpaul02 on Nov 30, 2008, 00:42:57

to her former glory

Got it.

JRK5892 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 13:26:43 »

looks great man! what an awesome bike... be sure you media or whire wheel the hell our of the frame before you powder... if not when the powder wets it will mix with the black paint as that starts to meld and you will get a crap powder job.... media and a good degrease will really make a huge diff!

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 14:19:29 »

oh its definetly getting media blasted

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 06, 2008, 14:20:08 »

update

sanded and ground down some of the brackets i wont need

not going to powder coat quite a bit, home remodling and x mas owns my life right now so i just primered it for now

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 13:20:59 »

I couldnt help myself...it had to be done couldnt half ass it bike goes off for media blasting either this week or next week

all the nuts and bolts are getting black oxide and some cadmium plated

and my wallet gets a little bit lighter

JRK5892 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 13:23:53 »

now that is whats up!!! the bolts are going to loooooook SICK!!! nice work man! stoked to see how this plays out brother! very nice

BigBSBusa · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 10, 2008, 13:30:06 »

I remember when mine looked like that! Oh wait, it still looks a lot like that.

ultimatefiend138 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 11, 2008, 23:05:17 »

Nice bike but I have a keen observation, SWEET CHUCK'S.

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 00:09:42 »

Quote from: ultimatefiend138 on Dec 11, 2008, 23:05:17

Nice bike but I have a keen observation, SWEET CHUCK'S.

Thank you there is nothing like a pair of shoes that provides no arch support, zero toe protection and absolutly no defence from the cold
but they are cheap and the easiest way to say to the lasses "hey look at me I'm different" lol

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 02, 2009, 23:02:15 »

finaly started my seat project today

Bmpaul02 · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 02:13:55 »

So, Louisville KY had our worst winter on record in a long time combine with my laziness i didnt get much done over the cold break. But now that spring has arrived i have started to make progress in hopes of getting this beast on the road.

NEW:
Wheel bearings
Stem Bearings
Handle Bars
Seat
Tank
All Cables Replaced
Spark Plugs
Exhaust bolts
Turn Signals
Fork Seals
Rear Shocks
Pod Filters

To Do:
Powder Coat
Exhaust wrap
Custom Harness
Clip Ons
Rear Sets
Paint (Tank, Seat, Side covers)