Recent content by Karl740

Cheers fellas, great input. The style I would be looking at recreating is something like this: http://www.bikebound.com/2016/04/13/bmw-r80-cafe-racer/

Still looking for the right donor bike. I have been considering a BMW r80 to cafe. There are bolt on subframes suitable for monoshock around and the bikes seem more readily available in running conditions. My question is, how hard are these bike to work on? and given the nature of the bike...

Thanks for the input. For now I think I will keep my range at 400-550 range. This may well be a slow burner as so far, here in th u.k there doesn't seem an awful lot out there which isn't in a state or restored as an original and £4k plus

That's probably past my skill set at this point and an extra job I could do without. I'm keeping my eye out for what's available and narrowing my options as and when I come across things I would struggle to overcome/don't like. I do like the Xv monoshock 81-83 but they seem to be rarer than hens...

I've had a look at the 750s. Not keen on the oil tank and prefer the triangle in the frame to be clear. Is there any basic options to do this?

Tidy example. Other than engine size is the rest of the bike the same as it's bigger brothers? Frame, wheels etc

I'm still considering my options and what's available. I have looked at the CXs as running bikes are a bit more readily available, but I am still drawn to the CB. Any reason not to consider 450/360 models?

I've never ridden a bike with those tyres so couldn't comment, are they poor due to their shape? In respect to the ducati recommendation it's too modern looking I prefer the old school look.

Thanks for the replies and it's a good job sites like these exist otherwise I would be none the wiser. Sounds like this style swing arm is a no go then so back to the drawing board. I'm not against the standard twin shock set up just the monos shock styles looks really clean and different. I've...

Thanks for your input, I'm based in North Wales. The bits I mentioned from Kinetic are a bit excessive but I'm struggling to find the same swing arm elsewhere. I plan to do exactly what you say, project manage etc and will try to do the lesser skilled bits my self. Welding would be a job I'll...

Hello All, I'm looking for advice and general guidance. I love custom bikes but am really particular with what I like but have found 'The One': http://www.kineticmotorcycles.com/honda-cb500550/ I have always kept an eye out for custom bikes and the last I owned was a 67 Triumph Bobber but have...