Airhead Cafe Racer - 81 BMW R65 - Few New Pics

[cafematty]

Haha.. I'm glad you like it Mr Longhorn. I've got it running nice and smooth now so it's back to being something I want to have around again..lol.

I brought it to work today so I can get some more photos of it. So be on the lookout for that.

 

[cafematty]

Took a little over 300 photos over lunch, hoping to find at least 5 good ones. Also going to get some more tonight around town.

Here's a taste.

 

[CresentSon]

You and Kit killed with that paint. I love the way it changes color. Pure insanity.

 

[cafematty]

Yeah I've taken photos from every angle today, so you can see all the colors.. Just have to sort through them all.. I'll have them up tonight.

But yes. Kit. Jesus.. Where would I be without that guy. (notice I put Kit BEFORE Jesus).

 

[xulf13]

Looks great Cafematy, just great. Loved that paint, even if you weren't so sure about it at first. It was nice seeing the bike in person while at Barber's

 

[cafematty]

Thanks man. Yeah I don't think I'd change the paint for anything now. It was a bit shocking at first, but grew on me so fast.. I need to redo the seat (from where I dropped it like an idiot).. Notice the bandaid. Or.. maybe I'll just leave it.. haha.

 

[Big R]

I agree with Eddy- great seeing this bike in person. You did a great job on it.

"If you don't like the color, move over about 3 feet and it will be different."

 

[xulf13]

I agree with Eddy- great seeing this bike in person. You did a great job on it.

"If you don't like the color, move over about 3 feet and it will be different."

LOL LOL LOL hahahaa. Yeah like that weather joke right? I like it best when it has that dark purple almost blackish look. The effect makes the paint look like a deep blue sea. Watery like, as if it was alive.

Matt.I had a bandaid on my tank for 3 months after my spill at Deal's Gap. My bandaid was a Barber's Sticker, but it was too small to cove the dents, but cool enough to remind me I still made it to the event.

 

[cafematty]

Alright.. as promised...

Loads more at http://www.cafematty.com/bmw-cafe-racer-photos/

 

[Maritime]

I love how every picture the bike is a different color. You captured some of the feel you get looking at it in person, good shots. Congrat son the BOTM nomination.

Cheers,

Maritime

 

[cafematty]

Got my new exhaust put on. Love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZTCrN7tbfA

 

[sxecafe]

That's fucking sick.

 

[cafematty]

Thanks man. I'll try and get some good vid outside the garage tomorrow. Maybe a ride-by. They sound so cool up at higher rpm. Very distinct tone.

 

[1976cb356]

That's fucking sick.

What he said. That sounds insanely awesome, hope mine sounds that good.

 

[mysta2]

Yeah! No more Sportster!

8)

 

[CresentSon]

That thing sounds mean.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Sounds great, Matt.

 

[xulf13]

Those are some very nice stainless steel pipes.

 

[4eyes]

FINALLY! Some pics that do this bike justice. 8)

CafeMatty this should give you a proud smile:
The past two years, as Kelly and I have gone through Barber looking at the WIDE variety of bikes, Most cafes I pointed-out got a mildly condescending, "yeah, that's pretty....but it looks uncomfortable to ride" or for the older resto-rides ,"that's neat, what is it?"
The first time she saw your bike, as you rode past us to near the bike show above Ducstock,
"OMG! That bike is GORGEOUS! THAT is what a motorcycle should look like. How did they get the paint to do that? That looks AMAZING!!!"
So.....yeah......it's like that. 8)

 

[cafematty]

Aw thanks man. Just took her for a spin. 39 degrees out. Haha. She's so peppy with that new exhaust.

I'm sure I'll have her back out at Barber this year. Should be in much better running order this time around since I had to slap it all together when I got there. Haha.