Hi, UK rider, trying to make an f2n CB750 look like a cafe! *now with pics*

[y282]

I'll stick some pics up shortly if anyone's interested, but has anyone on here done this to an f2n?

 

[Big R]

Re: Hi, UK rider, trying to make an f2n CB750 look like a cafe!

Welcome to DTT! Got any pics?

 

[crazypj]

Re: Hi, UK rider, trying to make an f2n CB750 look like a cafe!

Honda did it, Phil Read replica, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJM4U-eAquk

 

[y282]

Re: Hi, UK rider, trying to make an f2n CB750 look like a cafe!

wow, didn't even know that existed.

main thing i'm struggling with is that it's a 1992 bike so the tank and seat line is nowhere near straight. thought about keeping the tank and ditching side panels, then putting a whitehouse style back end on it.

 

[y282]

Re: Hi, UK rider, trying to make an f2n CB750 look like a cafe!

ok, here's a rough pic of where it's up to so far. i know it's ot a great base model for this style, but i got it for sod all so it's got to be worth a go:

there are a load more in that account of it. any advice/suggestions as to how to make it look more cafe style would be greatfully received!

 

[y282]

ok, this is where i'm lookking to go with this:

is it a go as a cafe, or does it look like bollocks?

 

[dcmspikes]

i think spokes might help your cause. why are you so worried about what style to call it? make it how you want and ride it.

 

[y282]

spike, it's a tricky one. i like the style in the mockup but i don't want to go too far into another project, just enough for it to look deliberate!

love some of the stuff on here, but if i'm not careful i could end up spending a bloody fortune.

 

[crazypj]

CBX 750 motor, be careful with oil, hydraulic tappets don't like it if you use wrong stuff (or its dirty)
I think your looking streefighter/cafe hybrid

PJ

 

[y282]

cheers pj. it does seem to come off as a hybrid of both looks, probly due to being a younger bike i guess.

i'll stick at it, might be the first to start a journal on doing a conversion to one of these on here!

 

[y282]

 

[yorkie350]

Welcome in to the madness mate its your call but she would make great cafe racer project with a few modern twists ( disc brakes etc ) 8) looks like a stunning motor 8) ya probably spend most on spoke wheels its easy to get carried away but hell thats half the fun always here for ya ideas n questions put plenty of build pics up mate :
my build thread
cb350f 1st project agh!

 

[notlob]

Welcome to DTT.

Theres been a few F2n, RC42 or nighthawks as they are called in USA recently. A search on google images for "nighthawk cafe racer" brings up a few you could get inspiration from.

 

[y282]

Couple more, clock fitment with bars ready for remote master cylinder brake...

And a cheeky rear shot with the undertray back in...

Closer up...

 

[dcmspikes]

nice, i like that tail with that tank.

 

[y282]

All very roughly fitted atm, but baby blade master cylinder and reservoir all goes on (just):

I'll muck about with the bracket angle, but it's all in there! Means i can definitely keep these bars and fairing position

 

[y282]

Brake lines fitted to front, clocks modified to clear, remote reservoir fitted and connected, bars cleaned off, head stock fitted properly and a few other proper jobs sorted. Doesnt look much different but it's all properly on there now...