cafedreaming
New Member
Hi all,
I have always been fascinated by bikes, especially Cafe's but when it comes to building it , I am quite inexperienced. I have been just riding a Vespa around but recently, I decided to take a step forward to fulfil my Cafe aspirations.
Recently with this in mind, with a little help from a friend who has a bit more experience with bikes than myself, I have bought a 1981 Yamaha XS750. Before I got the thing, quite clearly I haven't done enough homework to realise how much effort it takes to build a beautiful looking and well functioning Cafe. I do not really have the facilities, equipments, skills nor the experience in tweaking bikes and so I think it's probably best, if I find someone who can help me with this.
As for the bike, the frame itself shows a sign of age - it is a bit rusty in some parts. So it probably needs a paintwork.
The engine itself seems to be running fine - valve clearance work was done by the previous owner. It currently has a drop down bar etc and has the general look of a Cafe but it clearly needs work to make it look immaculate and rideable.
My pocket isn't too deep, so I cannot spend to much on the machine but hopefully, even with my limited budget, I can find someone who can help me with the build.
I have a theme in mind but just need someone who can translate this on to the bike.
Anyone can recommend me with a builder / custom shop in the U.K. (preferably London) who does work for a reasonable price?
Thank you!
I have always been fascinated by bikes, especially Cafe's but when it comes to building it , I am quite inexperienced. I have been just riding a Vespa around but recently, I decided to take a step forward to fulfil my Cafe aspirations.
Recently with this in mind, with a little help from a friend who has a bit more experience with bikes than myself, I have bought a 1981 Yamaha XS750. Before I got the thing, quite clearly I haven't done enough homework to realise how much effort it takes to build a beautiful looking and well functioning Cafe. I do not really have the facilities, equipments, skills nor the experience in tweaking bikes and so I think it's probably best, if I find someone who can help me with this.
As for the bike, the frame itself shows a sign of age - it is a bit rusty in some parts. So it probably needs a paintwork.
The engine itself seems to be running fine - valve clearance work was done by the previous owner. It currently has a drop down bar etc and has the general look of a Cafe but it clearly needs work to make it look immaculate and rideable.
My pocket isn't too deep, so I cannot spend to much on the machine but hopefully, even with my limited budget, I can find someone who can help me with the build.
I have a theme in mind but just need someone who can translate this on to the bike.
Anyone can recommend me with a builder / custom shop in the U.K. (preferably London) who does work for a reasonable price?
Thank you!