CB175 Cafe, First Build
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cortezthedog
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Re: CB175 Racer Build
Looking good. I love these little bikes.
Looking good. I love these little bikes.
DSHEP
Been Around the Block
Re: CB175 Cafe Racer Build
Quick trip to Menards got me a cheap angle grinder and a few cut off wheels. Not bad for $23
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/power-tools/grinders/performax-4-1-2-angle-grinder/p-1503528-c-9075.htm
Got to work on anything protruding from the frame; helmet loops, hinges, seat lock, etc. The fiberglass seat will need to be cut at the shock towers and tank in order to sit flat. I pulled the rear fender and brake light assembly. I'm still undecided on the license plate mounting location once the new seat is mounted.
sans rear fender
Thanks, cortez.cortezthedog said:
Quick trip to Menards got me a cheap angle grinder and a few cut off wheels. Not bad for $23
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/power-tools/grinders/performax-4-1-2-angle-grinder/p-1503528-c-9075.htm
Got to work on anything protruding from the frame; helmet loops, hinges, seat lock, etc. The fiberglass seat will need to be cut at the shock towers and tank in order to sit flat. I pulled the rear fender and brake light assembly. I'm still undecided on the license plate mounting location once the new seat is mounted.
sans rear fender
Re: CB175 Cafe Racer Build
That's a nice clean bike and I like the CL side pipes.
Just a word to the wise. You need that rear fender to keep crap and water out of the carbs and off the motor. Call Brett at Glass From the Past and see if he has one that will work for your bike.
What is the distance between the seat surface and the pegs - vertically? 160's and 175s are so small that the seat usually has to be raised slightly to avoid having your knees bent too far and cutting off circulation. Make up a simple subframe from square section aluminum and bolt that to the fame and the seat to that subframe for a little more leg room.
That's a nice clean bike and I like the CL side pipes.
Just a word to the wise. You need that rear fender to keep crap and water out of the carbs and off the motor. Call Brett at Glass From the Past and see if he has one that will work for your bike.
What is the distance between the seat surface and the pegs - vertically? 160's and 175s are so small that the seat usually has to be raised slightly to avoid having your knees bent too far and cutting off circulation. Make up a simple subframe from square section aluminum and bolt that to the fame and the seat to that subframe for a little more leg room.
Re: CB175 Cafe Racer Build
16" is at the small end of workable. At least it's more than on our old RS125. That was around 13" and that was a PIA to wrap a rider around especially if that was me.
There has to be a neat way to mount that plate under the seat and avoid the chopper vertical plate look.
16" is at the small end of workable. At least it's more than on our old RS125. That was around 13" and that was a PIA to wrap a rider around especially if that was me.
There has to be a neat way to mount that plate under the seat and avoid the chopper vertical plate look.
DSHEP
Been Around the Block
Re: CB175 Cafe Racer Build
I'm starting to like the idea of scrapping the vertical plate and mounting under the cowl like you said. Probably something I'll look at once I get a permanent tail light installed.
I hear what you're saying; I'll post up some riding position pics when I get a chance.teazer said:
I'm starting to like the idea of scrapping the vertical plate and mounting under the cowl like you said. Probably something I'll look at once I get a permanent tail light installed.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: CB175 Cafe Racer Build
I dig that tail light man.
If you choose to run the turn signlas, you can pick up a LED flasher relay and eliminate the load equalizer.
I dig that tail light man.
If you choose to run the turn signlas, you can pick up a LED flasher relay and eliminate the load equalizer.
AWDimprezal
New Member
Re: CB175 Cafe Racer Build
That looks fantastic!
That looks fantastic!
