Ninetyeight
Been Around the Block
Agh!
I just spent about thirty minutes typing the first version of this out and my internet crashed.
Anyways,
My name is Garrett and I have a plan...and a dream! ;D
I'm looking for an insanely affordably priced bike that I can cafe...I'm 16 years old and working, but have a very limited income. I have wanted to own/build a cafe racer for as long as I can remember (or at least as long as I can remember knowing what a cafe racer was). The main reason I want a motorcycle right now, is that I will be starting college in January. I have a 1975 Volkswagen bus that I am restoring (Also, on a very limited budget), but with Gas prices and the cost of schooling the daily commute will have me broke in no time. I favor work over spending a dime, If I can work my ass off for 3 days, I would rather do that than spend $50 and replace the part. I enjoy working for what I want, as the the reward always tastes better in the end. I have been looking at a CB400 and a CM400 Hawk, but they are just a bit out of my price range. As I said before, I am on an extremely limited income that is being spread lots of ways. I'm looking for a bike around $100, which is seeming more and more realistic the harder I look. I came across this ad tonight, which either merely got my hopes up, or may turn into something productive. It at least has me scratching my chin. I know there seems to be a lot missing, but I am wondering how much would actually be missing once I combine both bikes. I have a good friend that just moved home after attending MMI in Orlando, who is willing to work with me on the project. I also have a good bit of leftover parts from racing motocross the last 7 years. I have experience with fiberglass/upholstery, so I will be making my own cowl and seat. I have also gained quite a bit of body work experience from working on my bus, so I plan on keeping the same tank, but pounding knee dents in, using body filler to smooth them out, and spray painting them. I plan on cutting down (Or ditching) the front fender, and completely tossing the rear fender. I am going to make my own speedo mount and reuse the orig. speedo, and I will more than likely attempt my run at fabricating my own rear sets off of the passenger peg mounts. Once all the dirty stuff is taken care of, I'll be rattle-can priming it, and spray painting everything (In a classy way, not the "Leave assembled, don't mask anything off" type of way). The only kicker is...I want to get this bike running for less than $100. That $100 obviously excludes the price of the bike, and the tires. I think this is possible. I already have the fiberglass/mat, the paint, the body filler, the bars, the foam and fabric for the seat, a welder, and a mess of tools available to me. What do you guys think?
If you're going to try to shatter my dreams and warn me of unforeseen costs and etc., please don't. I believe I can do this, and I REALLY want to give it a go. I just need to find a good base for my project.
Here is the ad, I really like the style of these bikes, and you don't seem to hear much about them. Also, the frame is completely flat in the rear, which will make for easy installation of the rear cowl/taillight/seat/etc.
Once both of these bikes are combined, how much appears to be missing?
I E-mailed the man who has it for sale, but that was mere minutes ago, so I haven't heard back yet.
Thanks in advance,
Garrett
I just spent about thirty minutes typing the first version of this out and my internet crashed.
Anyways,
My name is Garrett and I have a plan...and a dream! ;D
I'm looking for an insanely affordably priced bike that I can cafe...I'm 16 years old and working, but have a very limited income. I have wanted to own/build a cafe racer for as long as I can remember (or at least as long as I can remember knowing what a cafe racer was). The main reason I want a motorcycle right now, is that I will be starting college in January. I have a 1975 Volkswagen bus that I am restoring (Also, on a very limited budget), but with Gas prices and the cost of schooling the daily commute will have me broke in no time. I favor work over spending a dime, If I can work my ass off for 3 days, I would rather do that than spend $50 and replace the part. I enjoy working for what I want, as the the reward always tastes better in the end. I have been looking at a CB400 and a CM400 Hawk, but they are just a bit out of my price range. As I said before, I am on an extremely limited income that is being spread lots of ways. I'm looking for a bike around $100, which is seeming more and more realistic the harder I look. I came across this ad tonight, which either merely got my hopes up, or may turn into something productive. It at least has me scratching my chin. I know there seems to be a lot missing, but I am wondering how much would actually be missing once I combine both bikes. I have a good friend that just moved home after attending MMI in Orlando, who is willing to work with me on the project. I also have a good bit of leftover parts from racing motocross the last 7 years. I have experience with fiberglass/upholstery, so I will be making my own cowl and seat. I have also gained quite a bit of body work experience from working on my bus, so I plan on keeping the same tank, but pounding knee dents in, using body filler to smooth them out, and spray painting them. I plan on cutting down (Or ditching) the front fender, and completely tossing the rear fender. I am going to make my own speedo mount and reuse the orig. speedo, and I will more than likely attempt my run at fabricating my own rear sets off of the passenger peg mounts. Once all the dirty stuff is taken care of, I'll be rattle-can priming it, and spray painting everything (In a classy way, not the "Leave assembled, don't mask anything off" type of way). The only kicker is...I want to get this bike running for less than $100. That $100 obviously excludes the price of the bike, and the tires. I think this is possible. I already have the fiberglass/mat, the paint, the body filler, the bars, the foam and fabric for the seat, a welder, and a mess of tools available to me. What do you guys think?
If you're going to try to shatter my dreams and warn me of unforeseen costs and etc., please don't. I believe I can do this, and I REALLY want to give it a go. I just need to find a good base for my project.
Here is the ad, I really like the style of these bikes, and you don't seem to hear much about them. Also, the frame is completely flat in the rear, which will make for easy installation of the rear cowl/taillight/seat/etc.
Once both of these bikes are combined, how much appears to be missing?
I E-mailed the man who has it for sale, but that was mere minutes ago, so I haven't heard back yet.
Thanks in advance,
Garrett