Leonardovans
New Member
Hey guys,
This is my first build thread here on DTT.
I have been a member of the cx500 forum for quite some time and did a CX500 Cafe build thread there. I am busy with my second one now.
http://cx500forum.com/forum/cx-customization-modifications/28595-1978-cx500-cafe-racer-south-africa-first-timer-build.html
http://cx500forum.com/forum/cx-customization-modifications/32879-1979-cx500-cafe-racer-south-africa-second-build.html
I love vintage and classic Cafe's.
Don't get me wrong, I love original vintage classics too.
The only reason I am doing this one cafe, is because it is missing the seat and some other original parts.
For the purists, I am not chopping this beauty, I will be doing mild mods. Seat, handlebars, lights, indicators and other small stuff.
Anyway, here goes.
My latest acquisition is this '75 CB400 Four Supersport. I could not believe my eyes when I saw it in the local classifieds. They do not come available often. I have never owned one of these, but I am looking forward to making her purr again.
Looking forward to input from the DTT members.
I got it delivered tonight after two weeks of waiting. It came from the other side of the country
She need a LOT of TLC and the tank is dented badly. Wiring also seems to be a mess.
The exhaust is almost perfect, NO DENTS!!!
BUT...she does run. (Video from the previous owner sent before I bought her)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaXiphzGvrM
This is my first build thread here on DTT.
I have been a member of the cx500 forum for quite some time and did a CX500 Cafe build thread there. I am busy with my second one now.
http://cx500forum.com/forum/cx-customization-modifications/28595-1978-cx500-cafe-racer-south-africa-first-timer-build.html
http://cx500forum.com/forum/cx-customization-modifications/32879-1979-cx500-cafe-racer-south-africa-second-build.html
I love vintage and classic Cafe's.
Don't get me wrong, I love original vintage classics too.
The only reason I am doing this one cafe, is because it is missing the seat and some other original parts.
For the purists, I am not chopping this beauty, I will be doing mild mods. Seat, handlebars, lights, indicators and other small stuff.
Anyway, here goes.
My latest acquisition is this '75 CB400 Four Supersport. I could not believe my eyes when I saw it in the local classifieds. They do not come available often. I have never owned one of these, but I am looking forward to making her purr again.
Looking forward to input from the DTT members.
I got it delivered tonight after two weeks of waiting. It came from the other side of the country
She need a LOT of TLC and the tank is dented badly. Wiring also seems to be a mess.
The exhaust is almost perfect, NO DENTS!!!
BUT...she does run. (Video from the previous owner sent before I bought her)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaXiphzGvrM
