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So just how big is to big for a Cafe style build. Seems 500cc and under is most popler. Is 1000 to much?? I know it's hard to throw a bigger bike around. But i'm a bigger rider. Whats you're opinion??
 
mixmaster said:
So just how big is to big for a Cafe style build. Seems 500cc and under is most popler. Is 1000 to much?? I know it's hard to throw a bigger bike around. But i'm a bigger rider. Whats you're opinion??
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Well traditionally trumpies etc were smaller capacity but whatever works for you is fine with me ;) After all my Cafe is shaft drive, transverse V-twin, water cooled etc.

Cheers
Steve
 
To each his own really, I mean there is no real set guidlines to a "cafe racer" really! But I would have to say that the CB750 has played a big roll in the racer world since its release! It makes a great Cafe and has proved popular amonst the cafe crowd!

Does anyone think I am wrong here?
 
I think there are some very cool looking big cafe inspired bikes. Go with what fits you and who says you can't corner a big bike??


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo
Guess it depends on if you like a purist version (or something close)of a cafe racer or a bike inspired by the cafe racer??
 
tWistedWheelz said:
To each his own really, I mean there is no real set guidlines to a "cafe racer" really! But I would have to say that the CB750 has played a big roll in the racer world since its release! It makes a great Cafe and has proved popular amonst the cafe crowd!

Does anyone think I am wrong here?
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I think the CB750 had a massive hand in KILLING the cafe racer....and birthing the Superbike ;D

Anyway, I like to think of it like this.....

If you had FINALLY invented the time machine and you teleported a cafe racer guy from the 60's to now - what sort of bike would he buy to get to the next cafe the fastest? You can bet your ass it won't be under 600cc.....or British..... ;)
 
Take a look at my current build. '81 GL1100... I gotta get some more recent pics but you get the idea. She's a "full figured gal" at 8' long and 600#.... If you are resourcefull you can cafe just about anything. She's wearing broomstix now but clip-ons may be in her future,
 
This MIGHT be pushing it......
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Hillsy's theoretical situation is pretty cool. Two words come to mind Rebellion and speed...it would be cool to see what a Rocker would pick today.
 
troybilt said:
Hillsy's theoretical situation is pretty cool. Two words come to mind Rebellion and speed...it would be cool to see what a Rocker would pick today.
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Probably the same...Cheap and easy to work on....
 
troybilt said:
Hillsy's theoretical situation is pretty cool. Two words come to mind Rebellion and speed...it would be cool to see what a Rocker would pick today.
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KTM RC8. Fast, aggressive, and black... And not many out there for sure.
 
Dude on the GL1800 can FUCKIN RIDE....He would outrun me on that GL even if I was on the latest and greatest sportbike LOL, watchin the vid, I'd say hes been to the Gap more than once EH! A good rider is far more important than a FAST bike.

I'm not down on small bore stuff, but I wouldnt build anything smaller than a 750 for myself.....or a 500 2 stroker :p
 
m357.5 said:
Dude on the GL1800 can FUCKIN RIDE....He would outrun me on that GL even if I was on the latest and greatest sportbike LOL, watchin the vid, I'd say hes been to the Gap more than once EH! A good rider is far more important than a FAST bike.

I'm not down on small bore stuff, but I wouldnt build anything smaller than a 750 for myself.....or a 500 2 stroker :p
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I was wondering when someone would notice. Yeah he impressed the shit out of me too. Vid was fun to watch.
 
Wow, i'm blown away. I'da bet the farm most were gonna say 750 is da biggest. Thanks to all. Keep em comming and (dohh) what guy on an 1800??
 
Build whatever you want man! Just remember, "cafe racer" and other "styles" are just that. A style. No ones building real race bikes (for the most part). So have fun, and create something awesome for yourself...
 
hillsy said:
what sort of bike would he buy to get to the next cafe the fastest? You can bet your ass it won't be under 600cc.....or British..... ;)
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After all the culture shock... Id guess he'd jump on 09 Honda 600RR and you'd never see him again... ;D
 
It seems this discussion comes along every 6 to 12 months. :p "Is it a Cafe, Fighter, Bobber, Brat, Cafe/Bob, Bobber/Tracker, etc, etc.??"

I say (like others have already said), don't worry about labels. Just take what you've got (want?) and build in a "style" you like!! Some will appreciate it and some will critique it! Just as long as YOU like it, who cares? You should build for you, not me! 8)

The waters have been so muddied over the years, (to me) catagories seem irrelevent other than for discussion purposes. :)

My $0.02 (CDN) ;D
 
Unless you plan on building a "tracker." Apparently those waters aren't muddy at all.... Just ask Kev Nemo ;)
 
VonYinzer said:
Build whatever you want man! Just remember, "cafe racer" and other "styles" are just that. A style. No ones building real race bikes (for the most part). So have fun, and create something awesome for yourself...
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+1 and two thumbs up... thats the best answer to this debate I've seen!

Deviant1 said:
Unless you plan on building a "tracker." Apparently those waters aren't muddy at all.... Just ask Kev Nemo ;)
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LMAO!!
 
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