"Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

Re: "Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

Well ain't that just the sweetest thing haha..
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/calgary/kawasaki-h1/1004839750?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
 
is that some sort of magneto or wacky electronic ignition sticking out of the side of the motor where the points plate would have once lived

i'd still have it though, i seriously regret selling the one i built from boxes of parts years ago, never even got to ride it, mind you it had a proper seat rather than whatever the hell that thing is
 
spotty said:
is that some sort of magneto or wacky electronic ignition sticking out of the side of the motor where the points plate would have once lived

i'd still have it though, i seriously regret selling the one i built from boxes of parts years ago, never even got to ride it, mind you it had a proper seat rather than whatever the hell that thing is
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that is the stock distributor, that bike is worth ever bit of 2000 even with the color pink ???
 
xb33bsa said:
that is the stock distributor, that bike is worth ever bit of 2000 even with the color pink ???
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well there you go, the ones we got here were set up with 3 sets of points under a chrome cover, apparently Kawasaki wanted to use electronic ignition but it wouldn't pass ADR's (Australian Design Rules) because it was unshielded and interfered with TV and radio signals wherever they went. in fact i don't think any bikes here got elec ignition until the early 80s
 
what a load of absolute horsehit :eek: ??? ::) :-\ :)
the powder monkies need to need to put the tootstraw down and step away from the booger sugar



This motorcycle was designed to celebrate the fusion of classic vintage styles, modern minimalism, and the natural beauty found within the imperfections of hand-crafted objects. Named after the Japanese aesthetic associated with simplicity, reduction of superfluity, and the observance of natural functionality, the variety of finishes producing this motorcycle's monochromatic look are going to age gracefully as it develops a one-of-a-kind patina specifically reflecting its owner.
 
xb33bsa said:
what a load of absolute horsehit :eek: ??? ::) :-\ :)
the powder monkies need to need to put the tootstraw down and step away from the booger sugar



This motorcycle was designed to celebrate the fusion of classic vintage styles, modern minimalism, and the natural beauty found within the imperfections of hand-crafted objects. Named after the Japanese aesthetic associated with simplicity, reduction of superfluity, and the observance of natural functionality, the variety of finishes producing this motorcycle's monochromatic look are going to age gracefully as it develops a one-of-a-kind patina specifically reflecting its owner.
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That must be some seriously amazing patina for $17,000. It should at least have a miraculous image of Jesus and the winning lotto numbers.
 
xb33bsa said:
what a load of absolute horsehit :eek: ??? ::) :-\ :)
the powder monkies need to need to put the tootstraw down and step away from the booger sugar



This motorcycle was designed to celebrate the fusion of classic vintage styles, modern minimalism, and the natural beauty found within the imperfections of hand-crafted objects. Named after the Japanese aesthetic associated with simplicity, reduction of superfluity, and the observance of natural functionality, the variety of finishes producing this motorcycle's monochromatic look are going to age gracefully as it develops a one-of-a-kind patina specifically reflecting its owner.
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Oh my fukking god.
 
Re: "Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

I think I see a dent in a left muffler
 
Re: "Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

And in my experience rustoleum matte black doesn't age well
 
Re: "Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

plagrone said:
And in my experience rustoleum matte black doesn't age well
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It's Patina!
 
Mr_Dunev said:
That must be some seriously amazing patina for $17,000. It should at least have a miraculous image of Jesus and the winning lotto numbers.
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Re: "Cafe Racer" such a loose term! Craigslist "Gem" of the week!

Haha


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RyanJ said:
I'll just leave this here and I won't say much, I'd also like to reduce the superfluity.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/city-of-toronto/cafe-racer-honda-cb/1005416731?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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I really dont get it, they did nothing special to that bike, looks like every other 750 out there. They may have $3k into it. They said its 'named after the Japanese aesthetic' im assuming that wabi-sabi (since they didn't actually say its name).. Thats the case, this is a CB750 wabi-sabi bike, and I bet he didn't even pay $16k for it.. http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/07/21/76-honda-cb750-by-raccia-motorcycles.html#.U81VobHkpxU
 
JSJamboree said:
I really dont get it, they did nothing special to that bike, looks like every other 750 out there. They may have $3k into it. They said its 'named after the Japanese aesthetic' im assuming that wabi-sabi (since they didn't actually say its name).. Thats the case, this is a CB750 wabi-sabi bike, and I bet he didn't even pay $16k for it.. http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/07/21/76-honda-cb750-by-raccia-motorcycles.html#.U81VobHkpxU
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I hope the guy that welded the tank on that Raccia bike didn't get paid $16 bucks.
 
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