What's going on now over at Ichiban Moto ?
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jsharpphoto
Coast to Coast
Re: Ichiban Moto : Yamaha 500 cafe racer build
given the ongoing homage to Andy Kaufman, i nominate this bike to be named "Mighty Mouse"
given the ongoing homage to Andy Kaufman, i nominate this bike to be named "Mighty Mouse"
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
Re: Ichiban Moto : Yamaha 500 cafe racer build
He needs a metric Hammer too....The easiest way to strip a philips head screw is using a Standard hammer on it instead of metric.
The different adjustables are n;t as needed. I have a nice Adjustable wrench that says 12in on one side, 300mm on the other, so it can be used on both....more of a universal adjustable. I used to keep bot h metric and standard adjustables, but now that I found these dual mode ones, I don't need to carry as many wrenches around.
I need to add to the safety list. He painted the top of the headlight chrome. This is a BIG No-No. The reality is the top of the headlight is the part that actually directs light down to the ground. He is using the wrong half of the light. A much more safe approach is to paint the bottom half of the light. Not only does it not reduce light to the ground, but also is much safer as it reduces glare to oncoming traffic. I am hoping he reads this and corrects that major faux pas.
Otherwise an awesome build. I often wondered what effort was needed for a bad-ass cafe racer. Unfortunately, I do not have the insight and creativity to make a bad-ass cafe racer (or "Coffee Racer" as I have seen on other threads). Without the skill and creativity, I had to settle for a stock restoration. I which I had seen this build before I started mine, as I believe I would be able to duplicate the effort here. I only have standard vise grips though, so any future mods will need to wait on my having the funds (and Harbor Freight having a good sale) to buy those wonderful china made metric tools.
Excuse me now wow I wipe the moisture from my face.
Ichiban, you are AWESOME! I only wish I had been the one to nominate your build for BOTM...Wait, Bike of the Year!!! Instructional Video of the year too!!!
He needs a metric Hammer too....The easiest way to strip a philips head screw is using a Standard hammer on it instead of metric.
The different adjustables are n;t as needed. I have a nice Adjustable wrench that says 12in on one side, 300mm on the other, so it can be used on both....more of a universal adjustable. I used to keep bot h metric and standard adjustables, but now that I found these dual mode ones, I don't need to carry as many wrenches around.
I need to add to the safety list. He painted the top of the headlight chrome. This is a BIG No-No. The reality is the top of the headlight is the part that actually directs light down to the ground. He is using the wrong half of the light. A much more safe approach is to paint the bottom half of the light. Not only does it not reduce light to the ground, but also is much safer as it reduces glare to oncoming traffic. I am hoping he reads this and corrects that major faux pas.
Otherwise an awesome build. I often wondered what effort was needed for a bad-ass cafe racer. Unfortunately, I do not have the insight and creativity to make a bad-ass cafe racer (or "Coffee Racer" as I have seen on other threads). Without the skill and creativity, I had to settle for a stock restoration. I which I had seen this build before I started mine, as I believe I would be able to duplicate the effort here. I only have standard vise grips though, so any future mods will need to wait on my having the funds (and Harbor Freight having a good sale) to buy those wonderful china made metric tools.
Excuse me now wow I wipe the moisture from my face.
Ichiban, you are AWESOME! I only wish I had been the one to nominate your build for BOTM...Wait, Bike of the Year!!! Instructional Video of the year too!!!
Ichiban Moto
Bad Ass Cafe' Style
Re: Ichiban Moto : Yamaha 500 cafe racer build
I googled Andy Kaufman.... I don't see the connection between him and building custom café racers ???
after this first sentence.. .. your following 15 paragraphs were all techno babble :mydlyfkryzis said:
jsharpphoto said:
I googled Andy Kaufman.... I don't see the connection between him and building custom café racers ???
Ichiban Moto
Bad Ass Cafe' Style
Re: Ichiban Moto : Yamaha 500 cafe racer build
I'm still on the lookout for the carb part I need to get the engine going. Until I can find one, I will continue with the mods and customizing.
I spent some time modifying the rear suspension so it's balanced with the upgrades I already completed on the front . The overall bike stance has that sick café racer look and the performance/ handling will be awesome ! I can't wait to take it on the first test ride
http://youtu.be/-HuYuataHJg
I'm still on the lookout for the carb part I need to get the engine going. Until I can find one, I will continue with the mods and customizing.
I spent some time modifying the rear suspension so it's balanced with the upgrades I already completed on the front . The overall bike stance has that sick café racer look and the performance/ handling will be awesome ! I can't wait to take it on the first test ride
http://youtu.be/-HuYuataHJg
98kellrs
Been Around the Block
Re: Ichiban Moto : Yamaha 500 cafe racer build
I liked how you tried to mount the shock off the wrong point and later dropped your shock a few feet to the ground.
Watching this makes me so sad; donor bikes are hard to find in Australia and someone else could have actually done a nice job with the build. You're making a death trap.
I liked how you tried to mount the shock off the wrong point and later dropped your shock a few feet to the ground.
Watching this makes me so sad; donor bikes are hard to find in Australia and someone else could have actually done a nice job with the build. You're making a death trap.
gijoe13844
Coast to Coast
Re: Ichiban Moto : Yamaha 500 cafe racer build
Did you not view the last 9 pages? This is a joke, a satire, a comedy. I believe something nice will suddenly appear or in truth the motor is junk and it will end up in a parts bin like 90 percent of projects. Will this end as a tragedy or a comedy?? Only the poster knows
ManxieRacer said:
Did you not view the last 9 pages? This is a joke, a satire, a comedy. I believe something nice will suddenly appear or in truth the motor is junk and it will end up in a parts bin like 90 percent of projects. Will this end as a tragedy or a comedy?? Only the poster knows
