Cafe Fabrications Custom Front wheel Project CB750...
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Deviant1
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I have to agree with my favorite ex-presidentail candidate here.
Why not just go around bitch slapping everyone who does monoshock conversions or usd forks? And we've had both of those on the banner (and it looks like another on the way). The wheel might not be my cup of tea, but I've never machined my own wheel...
I can more than appreciate and respect the work that went into it.
And builds like that will bring more attention to the cafe racer thing, for better or worse. But I can also tell you that one of carpy's bikes is what attracted me to cafe racers in the first place... and it's a bike that makes me cringe when i look at it now.
So take all of that for what it's worth (not much).
Why not just go around bitch slapping everyone who does monoshock conversions or usd forks? And we've had both of those on the banner (and it looks like another on the way). The wheel might not be my cup of tea, but I've never machined my own wheel...
I can more than appreciate and respect the work that went into it.
And builds like that will bring more attention to the cafe racer thing, for better or worse. But I can also tell you that one of carpy's bikes is what attracted me to cafe racers in the first place... and it's a bike that makes me cringe when i look at it now.
So take all of that for what it's worth (not much).
gsalter
Active Member
WOW NELLY!!! Lets not get our panties in a bunch. We are building this and having fun doing it. DrJ has his opinion as do many others. You should see how they feel about us over at caferacer.net. I don't mind the bike or wheels being critiqued. This for us is about having fun and building what we think is a cool bike. I plan to have it at the Holeshot show in August. So any locals feel free to come check it out. I respect the opinions much more on this site than the other. The people here seem to have intelligent suggestions or opinions.
thanks for the good and the bad
grant
thanks for the good and the bad
grant
I'm diggin what you have going on dude, and I admit, if I had the capabilities to use and have access to CNC, I would. I don't so I use my mini mill and a bench grinder. It produces a part within its capabilities, but rest assured, if I had the capabilities to get more intricate, I sure as hell would. It's all good though, we're an accepting bunch here for better or for worse, and you guys know you have a home here.
I think that you achieved what you were after with this build and you're not even done. If it fit a mold, it wouldn't be innovative, and all of the good shit in the world meets hardcore resistance and criticism. Just look at the early posts from Gretta's thread (not that she's the ninth wonder of the world or anything :
). Ouch. Good job on simultaneously pissing folks off AND making them love you. That's what makes you a great builder.
I think that you achieved what you were after with this build and you're not even done. If it fit a mold, it wouldn't be innovative, and all of the good shit in the world meets hardcore resistance and criticism. Just look at the early posts from Gretta's thread (not that she's the ninth wonder of the world or anything :
). Ouch. Good job on simultaneously pissing folks off AND making them love you. That's what makes you a great builder.
Swagger
Putting boot to ass since 1967!
gsalter: You're a good kat. As much as it pains me though, I don't think I'll recommend people come here for a while.
You take it well, but I take it kinda personally when I say "Hey this is a great open minded group" and then see this kind of shit. I'm embarrassed.
You take it well, but I take it kinda personally when I say "Hey this is a great open minded group" and then see this kind of shit. I'm embarrassed.
dakine_surf
"Stay Thirsty my Friends"
I am pretty surprised as well... In fact this kinda bumms me out. I would be willing to bet no one would have said a word if this was introduced as a cafe/vintage fighter. I also believe no one would given a shit if it had been a Kawi, but since it is a sohc 750, suddenly it isn't "right."
Is it because this guy has some good fab skills that would cause people to hate on him? Seriously, I have seen people on here build some ghetto shit and get more props than what is going on in here. This guy built his own fucking one off tank, for gods sake. There are only a couple other people doing that on here... I really thought that this was the place for this kinda stuff, outside the box a bit, but still enough there to tell what it is.
I personally love it, looks like a good start to the modernization of an older bike, and I bet it will be a blast to ride. Keep up the work, I enjoy seeing the professional quality that is going into this. Sorry for the naysayers.
Is it because this guy has some good fab skills that would cause people to hate on him? Seriously, I have seen people on here build some ghetto shit and get more props than what is going on in here. This guy built his own fucking one off tank, for gods sake. There are only a couple other people doing that on here... I really thought that this was the place for this kinda stuff, outside the box a bit, but still enough there to tell what it is.
I personally love it, looks like a good start to the modernization of an older bike, and I bet it will be a blast to ride. Keep up the work, I enjoy seeing the professional quality that is going into this. Sorry for the naysayers.
m357.5
TURBO KAWI
I LOVE THIS BUILD. Maybe its the exhaust ( mine is similar ) or maybe its the USD front end ( Similar to mine ) or the fact that those Comstar esque wheels are the absolute shit ( shit being FANTASTIC ) hell if it was in my budget I'd be sending payment for a similar wheel set for my contraption....as it is I'm considering parting/selling my T500 and the RD400 to fund an alloy tank.
This build rocks in so many ways....I have a great fondness for a build which captures a true 60's cafe vibe, but this modern take on things is just as spectacular to look at in my opinion....but I'm a Kawi guy so maybe I dont get the whole SOHC purist thing....glad I dont too
Keep up the good work fellas and I look forward to any and all updates.
This build rocks in so many ways....I have a great fondness for a build which captures a true 60's cafe vibe, but this modern take on things is just as spectacular to look at in my opinion....but I'm a Kawi guy so maybe I dont get the whole SOHC purist thing....glad I dont too
Keep up the good work fellas and I look forward to any and all updates.
killerdwarf
Been Around the Block
Hmmmmmmmmmm......... maybe it's time for a couple of new sub-forums such as, "CLOSED MINDED", and "OPEN MINDED" or "SAME OLD, SAME OLD" and "RESTIFIED" Restified meaning good old bikes, using bikes of today parts and technology which makes them safer, perform better, and look cool while still retaining their original lines, and good looks.
midnightcafe
Been Around the Block
dakine_surf said:
Exactly my thoughts. A majority of us aren't in a position to criticize because most of us can't fabricate tanks, seats, exhausts, and CNC mill one-off wheels. He has a level of skill I like to see in a project, a far cry from the shadetree mechanic jobs around here that make me cringe (seriously, put the hacksaw down!).
Are you going to reinforce the frame?
killerdwarf
Been Around the Block
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone has finally said it! I have been biting my tongue for months!!! And some critisizm is a welcomed change around here, as all the "atta boy", "that's awesome dude", and "love it" posts were really beginning to make me want to puke. Change is good. Unlike a lot of the hack job projects here, I like this buildmidnightcafe said:
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
First of all: I like this build. Just want to get that out of the way.
KD - I think I speak for a lot of people when I say you aren't very good at biting your tongue. A pessimistic attitude doesn't help anybody - why not offer suggestions to help instead?
We can't all be mechanics and/or machinists for a living so the "average joe" has to do what they have to do to work on their own bike.
KD - I think I speak for a lot of people when I say you aren't very good at biting your tongue. A pessimistic attitude doesn't help anybody - why not offer suggestions to help instead?
We can't all be mechanics and/or machinists for a living so the "average joe" has to do what they have to do to work on their own bike.
