michaelcafefighter
New Member
Hello, Im new to cafe racers and bike building but have been working on cars since grade school. I quickly became tired of riding an R6 everyone had and want my next bike to have a more class with the comforts of modern suspension. I purchased a 1978 cb400t for $400,
Not registered but who cares i can deal with it (i checked it wasn't stolen no back fess, just paper work). the engine started up and ran, it idled with a little help from the throttle. i wasn't able to ride it as it was missing a tank which i just purchased for $170 shipping included,
but was able to get the gears through 1-5 while just rocking it back and forth so at least those all work. I figure the engine will need some work just not 100% sure what quite yet , it has 11k so its been sitting. I want to install a 2005 cbr 600 rr or similar fork assembly
although im not sure how the bolt up will work yet either but know its possible. Ideally I want to use spoke wheels and have already found some
but am a little concerned with the end look of cb400 spoke wheels with cbr600 rr forks. I am starting to lean toward the cb1 400 wheels
For the seat frame i will weld the U cafe seat tube
The seat itself i have yet to design or realy think about
For the rear shocks I was thinking about (anyone please advise) these:
I truly am not set on them, i want to find a better quality being these are on ebay for $150 (even less) and from china i don't trust they'll last or even be safe, any recommendations here would be appreciated.
i plan to further clean the engine and want to paint it black while cutting the edge of the finns for that two tone look the frame itself i will have taken apart this weekend and will send it to get sand balsted and powder coated... (black?). I know there's alot I've missed and like i said im new so any insight is greatly appreciated and if im just completely off please share your opinions the parts ordering has begun.
Not registered but who cares i can deal with it (i checked it wasn't stolen no back fess, just paper work). the engine started up and ran, it idled with a little help from the throttle. i wasn't able to ride it as it was missing a tank which i just purchased for $170 shipping included,
but was able to get the gears through 1-5 while just rocking it back and forth so at least those all work. I figure the engine will need some work just not 100% sure what quite yet , it has 11k so its been sitting. I want to install a 2005 cbr 600 rr or similar fork assembly
although im not sure how the bolt up will work yet either but know its possible. Ideally I want to use spoke wheels and have already found some
but am a little concerned with the end look of cb400 spoke wheels with cbr600 rr forks. I am starting to lean toward the cb1 400 wheels
For the seat frame i will weld the U cafe seat tube
The seat itself i have yet to design or realy think about
For the rear shocks I was thinking about (anyone please advise) these:
I truly am not set on them, i want to find a better quality being these are on ebay for $150 (even less) and from china i don't trust they'll last or even be safe, any recommendations here would be appreciated.
i plan to further clean the engine and want to paint it black while cutting the edge of the finns for that two tone look the frame itself i will have taken apart this weekend and will send it to get sand balsted and powder coated... (black?). I know there's alot I've missed and like i said im new so any insight is greatly appreciated and if im just completely off please share your opinions the parts ordering has begun.
