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

[plagrone]

That's brilliant.

Truly is

 

[japsche]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4401450134.html

 

[ApriliaBill]

No reverse.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-SE492-convertible-1957-BERKELEY-SE492-/231189012230?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35d3f05f06&item=231189012230&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

 

[xb33bsa]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4401450134.html

another horribly butcherd machine :-\ :'( :-[ :'(

 

[irk miller]

No reverse.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-SE492-convertible-1957-BERKELEY-SE492-/231189012230?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35d3f05f06&item=231189012230&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

That's no problem. All you need is one of these>http://roadstercycle.com/Reverse%20gearbox%20for%20motorcycles.htm

 

[so2002]

No reverse.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-SE492-convertible-1957-BERKELEY-SE492-/231189012230?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35d3f05f06&item=231189012230&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

"Has replacement Honda CB360cc engine" Wait, WHAT?!?

 

[Barnburner]

It's running with the original cables AND pod filters!

 

[irk miller]

That thing's gotta be like the early split window VW's---> 0-50 mph in 2.8 miles.

 

[teazer]

They were cute cars. I have seen one with a GT550 motor in it, but they will never be fast. Light yes, fast, not so much.

 

[Keiff Hardcore]

some moron asked if it had heat. im sure all Air cooled engines just have coolant somewhere...

 

[irk miller]

some moron asked if it had heat. im sure all Air cooled engines just have coolant somewhere...

Air-cooled engines usually have a fan shroud that pulls air off of the engine. No coolant anywhere. Early VW's had a gas heater option that ran off of gas from the fuel tank.

 

[ABCanuck]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4401450134.html

I quite like that bike. Not for the price mind you.

 

[xb33bsa]

honda dealer in chico used to have a little front engined car in the showroom
cant recall what it was but it had birdcage frame, pounded body and a boxer aircooled twin up front, fr wheel drive, french i think, it was tiny and sleek

 

[combustioncafe]

Air-cooled engines usually have a fan shroud that pulls air off of the engine. No coolant anywhere. Early VW's had a gas heater option that ran off of gas from the fuel tank.

Same with a modern Cessna airplane, blows in heat from the temps of the exhaust. That's why your fingers can be frozen while your feet sweat.

 

[xb33bsa]

I quite like that bike. Not for the price mind you.

main issue is the silly riding position like a girl squatting a piss
a nicely sprung seat 6" higher would do wonders
but it would still be a hardtail

 

[combustioncafe]

I quite like that bike. Not for the price mind you.

I'll agree. Change the yellow gothic font to something gold, silver, white or black and lower the price, then yes, it's an attractive motorcycle IMO.

 

[ABCanuck]

Yes I'm aware of your opinion on that particular riding position xb as you inevitably comment with a similar comparison nearly every time such a bike is shared. Here, with our straight (incredibly boring) but relatively smooth roads, it would be much easier to ride. If I lived elsewhere, I'm sure my opinion would be different.

 

[ApriliaBill]

Sweet talker... http://ventura.craigslist.org/mcy/4402179945.html

 

[TijmenK]

$8k

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/4386238302.html


Probably counts as a tax deductible charity donation?

 

[Mr_Dunev]

$8k

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/4386238302.html


Probably counts as a tax deductible charity donation?

"Great bike for a chick"