Road Rash's Maxim Cafe Build

[xulf13]

I think it's stock just trimmed, right Jim? Can you post some close ups?

 

[RoadRash]

What fender is that on the front? That would look really good on my bike.

That's actually a stock fender that I shaved down. I took 6 inches off the front and about 5 off the back. Sorry, I know I promised pics. Still gotta take some more. Been busy with other things.

 

[RoadRash]

Alright, rolled the bike out of the garage for a few shots. Here ya go.

Overall shot of the bike:

Tail light:

Close-up of the front fender, as promised:

Side of tank that had the ding in it:

Side shot of seat:

Still have to hand fab some custom side covers, but that's small stuff. she's ready to roll. FINALLY!!!

;D

 

[platkeyboy]

Found ya. If I had had more time, I would have trimmed my fender a bit like that--looks good. Similar tank and mirror as mine. Those stock Maxim tanks leave a bit to be desired, in my humble opinion. Too much of an 80s comfort bike look (same as the Virago).

 

[RoadRash]

Yeah, exactly. This thing was bobbed out and completely camo'ed when I got it. Took a lot of work. Just waiting for some funds to get her inspected. Meanwhile, I'm hand-fabbing some new side covers and a rear splash shield to guard the electronics.

 

[platkeyboy]

Just got mine out and about for its first extended ride. I did a quick "acceleration test" against my brother's 2001 Bonnie, and he had me out of the hole, but I got him at the top of 3rd gear and never looked back. I love it. 30 years old.

 

[Bobbed_out]

man im loving this build...i really like the bum stop and the front fender

 

[RoadRash]

Thanks, Bobbed. you know, I really wish that I could rake it a bit more by raise the rear (rear shocks are roughly 3/4 inch longer than stock), but since it's a shaftie, I don't want to go too far and throw the shaft angles out of kilter and start to prematurely wear the internals of it. I have a rear SECA rim that I might put on that'll get me an extra inch lift, but right now, I just wanna get her on the road and ride!

 

[RoadRash]

Hey, just thought I'd re-visit my post with some final pictures of her, stick a fork in this thread and call her done. these were taken the day before the Steel City Mods Versus Rockers event, here, in Pittsburgh on Saturday:

Goddam finger in the shot!:

 

[ponycarman]

Man that thing looks awsome!

 

[RoadRash]

Hey, thanks.

 

[Bobbed_out]

Very cool maxim.

 

[Motorcycledude]

awesome build! I am thinking about makin a bump stop rear cowel like this one... but i was wondering a little about the seat?
metal pan?
seat foam- did you buy it thin? or is there a nice way to shape bigger pieces?
upholstry? what kind of material, good place to score some??