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Hey folks,
newbie from Singapore, as my nick suggests, I'm a kiwi, been here 12 years, had a number of bikes (Currently Ducati 1198s and KTM200), thought I'd do something different, been watching Cafe Racer TV and decided I needed a new bike.
For those of you that know anything about Singapore, old bikes are kinda scarce, so I'm going a little newer and ALOT more common.
the standard commutor over here is a Honda CB400 Super4, they've been going for about 20 years. I managed to pick up a 1998 for cheap and now the work begins...
newbie from Singapore, as my nick suggests, I'm a kiwi, been here 12 years, had a number of bikes (Currently Ducati 1198s and KTM200), thought I'd do something different, been watching Cafe Racer TV and decided I needed a new bike.
For those of you that know anything about Singapore, old bikes are kinda scarce, so I'm going a little newer and ALOT more common.
the standard commutor over here is a Honda CB400 Super4, they've been going for about 20 years. I managed to pick up a 1998 for cheap and now the work begins...
Nestorpants
New Member
Hey everybody,
I'm Nestor from Los Angeles. Just bought a 69' cl175 in candy orange and found this forum while searching for a repair manual and I'm glad I did!
Looking forward to all the knowledge that's on here and inspiration as I build my bike.
I'm Nestor from Los Angeles. Just bought a 69' cl175 in candy orange and found this forum while searching for a repair manual and I'm glad I did!
Looking forward to all the knowledge that's on here and inspiration as I build my bike.
simonthebeast
New Member
whassup everyone!! the name is Simon, born and raised in Los Angeles.. been on this site over a handful of times and have appreciated all the info, advice, and inspiration ive received by being a member. Anyways just wanted to post pics of my bike with the new wheels as of last week, and what better way with a short and simple introduction..
so this is my reliable cb350 machine Corra...
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so this is my reliable cb350 machine Corra...
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xxpaco84xx
New Member
Hello everyone,
My name is Paco and I just bought a 1972 cl350. I have always loved motorcycles but never owned one until now. Knowing how I love to challenge myself and also being a newbie to motorcycles I decided to do a small custom build to my bike. Nothing too extreme. So now the bike is completely broken down except for the engine. I will be staring a thread soon and I'm gonna need all the help I can get. Thanks in advance guys
My name is Paco and I just bought a 1972 cl350. I have always loved motorcycles but never owned one until now. Knowing how I love to challenge myself and also being a newbie to motorcycles I decided to do a small custom build to my bike. Nothing too extreme. So now the bike is completely broken down except for the engine. I will be staring a thread soon and I'm gonna need all the help I can get. Thanks in advance guys
dawdish
Cafe all the way!
High all, I'm Dave, and though I'm somewhat new to Cafes, I'm in the middle of two builds, a CB400F for my wife and a CB500f for me.
I live in a very rural area of the southwest US. And I now find myself scouring the countryside for bikes and am getting a collection of "barn" finds, my 500 being the latest and best.
I live in a very rural area of the southwest US. And I now find myself scouring the countryside for bikes and am getting a collection of "barn" finds, my 500 being the latest and best.
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Really?
Active Member
Hey Folks,
My name is Rick and I live north of Dallas. Been lurking as a guest and finally joined. I currently have four bikes, two are running and two are projects.
'75 CB750
Bought her like this but it had a fairing and trunk on it.
Became this.
Lining the tank the second time, I destroyed the paint. So now it is this.
'85 Yamaha Venture Royale
'80 Yamaha YZ50
This is a resto project. It is a one year only import to the states and was purchased new by my dad for my brother. Now I have it.
'76 CB750
Still very much a project.
My name is Rick and I live north of Dallas. Been lurking as a guest and finally joined. I currently have four bikes, two are running and two are projects.
'75 CB750
Bought her like this but it had a fairing and trunk on it.
Became this.
Lining the tank the second time, I destroyed the paint. So now it is this.
'85 Yamaha Venture Royale
'80 Yamaha YZ50
This is a resto project. It is a one year only import to the states and was purchased new by my dad for my brother. Now I have it.
'76 CB750
Still very much a project.
SparrowsVMC
New Member
Hey All,
I've launched a new vintage/custom website called Sparrows Vintage Motorcycle Club (www.sparrowsvmc.com). Our goal is to be an online magazine and social hub for motorcycle gearheads like us. We aim to bring together the community of custom, rat, bobber, chopper, cafe racer, and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts with suppliers, services, and forums to get the info, parts, gear, and conversations that you are looking for.
Check it out and let me know what you think... Any feedback is appreciated.
We're based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, so hopefully in the near future we will organize some group rides with local riders. Join us today!
I've launched a new vintage/custom website called Sparrows Vintage Motorcycle Club (www.sparrowsvmc.com). Our goal is to be an online magazine and social hub for motorcycle gearheads like us. We aim to bring together the community of custom, rat, bobber, chopper, cafe racer, and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts with suppliers, services, and forums to get the info, parts, gear, and conversations that you are looking for.
Check it out and let me know what you think... Any feedback is appreciated.
We're based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, so hopefully in the near future we will organize some group rides with local riders. Join us today!
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callmesb
It's a jungle man...gotta swing.
Hi DTT...
I'm a novice wrencher with a seldom-coveted 1981 Honda CM400 C. I seem to always find new issues to work around, so I'll probably be hitting a bunch of you up for questions, pics, advice, etc. I may even line some of your pockets in my quest for parts and cool bells and whistles.
Glad to be a part of this sturdy little space!
I'm a novice wrencher with a seldom-coveted 1981 Honda CM400 C. I seem to always find new issues to work around, so I'll probably be hitting a bunch of you up for questions, pics, advice, etc. I may even line some of your pockets in my quest for parts and cool bells and whistles.
Glad to be a part of this sturdy little space!
Hello to everyone at DTT,
I've just been turned on to cafe bikes and decided to start doing some research on what it would take to find one and rebuild. I'm a Medevac pilot in the Army with 9 months left on my deployment so I've got plenty of time to line things up and hopefully get started when I get home. I'm a little unsure how to start things off. My initial thought was to find what I wanted as the end result and then do some backwards planning until I find my start point. That's proving harder than I initially thought so I was wondering if I could get some advice. It will be my first build so I'm looking for something not too challenging, parts easy to find and hopefully not too pricey. If all goes well I will up the ante on the next one. I've seen some late 60's cb450's that I liked but I'm open to suggestions.
I'll try to get back regularly but my internet access is somewhat unreliable.
I've just been turned on to cafe bikes and decided to start doing some research on what it would take to find one and rebuild. I'm a Medevac pilot in the Army with 9 months left on my deployment so I've got plenty of time to line things up and hopefully get started when I get home. I'm a little unsure how to start things off. My initial thought was to find what I wanted as the end result and then do some backwards planning until I find my start point. That's proving harder than I initially thought so I was wondering if I could get some advice. It will be my first build so I'm looking for something not too challenging, parts easy to find and hopefully not too pricey. If all goes well I will up the ante on the next one. I've seen some late 60's cb450's that I liked but I'm open to suggestions.
I'll try to get back regularly but my internet access is somewhat unreliable.
G'day all. Im a young fella from NSW Australia whos only just gotten my hands on motorbikes (since Novemeber last year actually) and Im currently on a 1985 Honda VT500c American model. Ive been turning spanners on cars before but now Im onto bikes and using your wonderful site for ideas 
So I'll probably be asking a feq questions because I'm already in love with brat styles and bobbers ;D
So I'll probably be asking a feq questions because I'm already in love with brat styles and bobbers ;D
ILOVECAFES76
New Member
What's up everyone!! If you couldn't tell I LOVE CAFES!! I was always in to cars and going fast but not until about 4 years ago did I become interested in all things moto. I respect the guys running around on aprillias, 1198s and ZX10's and such but my love is in vintage bikes. Funny thing is.. I DON'T EVEN OWN ONE!! HAHAHAHA I've been lurking forums for a while narrowing down what I want to buy and start as a project. Its either going to be in the CB family or an XS650. At some point I know I will have both. So I'm here to learn and suck up all the knowledge I can get. I really enjoy reading the build threads.
Shabaka aka Chewy le Strong
HAHAHAHA I've been lurking forums for a while narrowing down what I want to buy and start as a project. Its either going to be in the CB family or an XS650. At some point I know I will have both. So I'm here to learn and suck up all the knowledge I can get. I really enjoy reading the build threads. Shabaka aka Chewy le Strong
Hey folks. Don from Toronto.
This year I picked up a 1984 CB550 Nighthawk. Not yet a cafe bike by any means. But I'm looking to get started on some of the basic repairs it needs to keep me riding reliably. I by no means am a wonder with mechanics, but I'm dying to learn all I can with this bike.
It runs great when the hydraulic clutch isn't leaking fluid. Which is project #1.
So I hope you guys are all ready for stupid questions, cause I'll have them.
This year I picked up a 1984 CB550 Nighthawk. Not yet a cafe bike by any means. But I'm looking to get started on some of the basic repairs it needs to keep me riding reliably. I by no means am a wonder with mechanics, but I'm dying to learn all I can with this bike.
It runs great when the hydraulic clutch isn't leaking fluid. Which is project #1.
So I hope you guys are all ready for stupid questions, cause I'll have them.
axeugene27
Over 1,000 Posts
gonna be hard to cafe that nighthawk lines are abit off but if you're up to the challenge it can certainly be done and nighthawks are great bikes to have welcome to DTT.
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
No harder than "cafe-ing" your typical Jap cruiser.. ie. xs400,cb,VX ect...which is what we all do.axeugene27 said:
