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Back for my third Cafe Racer build. I have always loved the tank on the CB200 so finally picked up a good build bike. I am a big fan of the muscat green so that will be the color, Hoping to leave the tank untouched with the stock graphics and color match the seat. Nothing too crazy on this...

1981 XS400 Cafe Racer Project pretty much complete: Benjies Fiberglass Dolphin series Tank and Seat Vintage Firestone Champion Deluxe tires Black powder coated rims Custom open header exhaust DurgamK universal solid peg rearset kit Custom 2 into 1 intake with stock single Carb Adjustable...

Hey guys I have been searching the web and have found numerous posts stating that a 2 into 1 carb wont work correctly on a twin cylinder engine that uses a 180 degree crank (my yamaha xs400 for instance) Can anyone shed some light on the best scenario for doing this? Should i be jetting more...

Hey guys anyone have any suggestions of where I can pick up some 7/8 straight steel tubing so I can make a rear seat hoop? I checked the local lowes but all they had was 3/4" and 1" I have found a couple places online but would like to find some at a local store to forgo shipping charges if...

Has anyone put a benjies Dolphin or whale tank / seat combo on a yamaha xs650 or xs400? I am having them fab one up for me just wondered if anyone had done it yet and had pics?

Picked up my next project: 1981 Yamaha XS400 Special II. Stay tuned for poject build updates. Not much out there for xs400 cafe bikes so this one should be interesting. Thinking a Benjies Dolphin seat / tank combo that is for an xs 650. I have read that the xs650 tank should fit the xs400. If...

Hey guys rebuiling a master cylinder on a 1974 Honda CB350f Having trouble getting the old stuff removed. Is there a Snap ring holding the piston in place or just a normal lock ring? I cant see any holes in the ring where you would use snap ring pliers... Any tips or tricks to getting this...

Here are some pics of my 1974 CB350F project i just completed ( just a few odds and ends left)

Hey guys have a rebuilt brake caliper and it is not releasing. If I pop the bleeder screw i can push the caliper piston back in with ease. Does this sound like the master cylinder could be bad? Any other ideas ?

Anyone want to share some pictures of their foam seats mounted with velcro ? I cut a .5" thick section of closed cell foam for my seat but would like to see how this style of seat looks mounted with velcro. Cant do the spray adhesive because my bolts to hold the fiberglass seat will be underneath.

Hey guys, Need some suggestions, I have found some nice closed cell foam for my low profile seat but am having a hard time cutting it. What have you guys used to cut seat foam to achieve a smooth non jagged edge ?

Anyone have a link to where I can buy a Shifter arm that will mount on my existing shifter? Need this to hook my new rearset linkage to. Cheaper the better. Thanks,

Checking to see if CB400F 4 into 1 systems will bolt on to a CB350F with out any modification? I have read in a previous post somewhere that a guy did this just wanted to hear if anyone else has done it

Looking for tires for my CB350F project. 3.00-18 front and 3.50-18 rear is stock. Will 100/90-18 work for the front and 110/90-18 work on the rear? Any recommendations for brands that have attractive tread patterns in sizes that will work for my wheels?

Hey guys anyone have the jetting / carb changes needed to run pod filters on a 1974 CB350F?

Hey guys doing my first CR project on at 1974 CB350F wondering where you guys have moved your electrical. Looking for options without modifying the wiring harness. I would like to keep electric start so I will be using the "hump" for a small battery. Any pictures and suggestions of where you...

Hey guys I am a project newbie :) Have had a few CRs in the past but this will be my first time building my own. I picked up a 1974 Honda CB350F for $700 which i think is a steal! The bike was in pretty good condition. Everything worked and it ran like a champ. I have it half way tore down...

Hey guys what material is the thin foam material you see on some cafe seats? Need to know the exact material so i can source some of this locally. Thanks,