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Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...ONE pic of the roller
So I am a little embarrassed about the quality of the last photo I posted up. I got the whole day to work on Kool-Aid yesterday, and so I rolled it outside a little bit ago and took some more photos that actually reflect some of what I have been doing. It is really dirty, and has a long way to go, but you can start to see a little of the direction. Enjoy!
Taillights in the daylight
My lil' licence light keeping it legal:
Shiny undertail
Turns out that polished magnesium shines up better than alum. and with speed holes is faster, too!
Anyway, I am at least starting to realize some of the fruits of my labor. I have some tasty bits en route (secret stuff 8) ). My main focus is now moving to the front, where I want to move my gauge back to front and center, and cabbage the wiring harness to clean things up up there. (I know I said up up). And of course a whole lot more polishing.................oh, and it appears tighten up the one loose taillight LED :
Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...lots o' pics of the RADNESS!!
Awesome! I just got (has been waiting form me) the replacement radiator for the bunged up one on the LH side. I already replaced the RH one, so this will further remove the damage of the original wreck. I got this one for a steal on E-bay, so I am stoked. If only my other parts would get here as quickly...
Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...lots o' pics of the RADNESS!!
I have to ask you guys this question.
After showing this project to several local peoplefirsthand, a burgeoning number really does not understand the seat/ rear portion of the bike. I am going to see this one throught since I still believe in my original plan, but is it really that bad??
Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...lots o' pics of the RADNESS!!
Yeah man, I haven't received one compliment/question about my bike here in MT. I couldn't stop for gas ANYWHERE in CA/OR without someone wanting to know more about the bike...on a couple occasions I was asked to pose with the bike for a pic by another rider!
People don't get it up here. Coming from CA, it's very noticeable. I wouldn't sweat it.
Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...lots o' pics of the RADNESS!!
Thanks man. It seems like this area is mostly a Harley culture, and people just don't get why you would intentionally make a bike that you can't ride 600 miles without stopping, that doesn't necessarily have seat pad, low bars, etc, etc. It gets kind of discouraging really. Oh well, I guess I don't do it for them, though
On a brighter note, I got my gauge relocated tonight, and I got the muffler stay actually mounted instead of just propped in for the pictures. Gonna tackle the wiring and such later in the week.
Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...lots o' pics of the RADNESS!!
see i like those! when i built my street fighter i was going to put them on... you can always paint them as well or polish them so they flow a bit better but i love the look of those meaty radiators on the sides
Re: Modern cafe, "Project Kool-Aid"...lots o' pics of the RADNESS!!
The radiators have been as hot a topic as the unpadded seat! I was originally looking to relocate one under the seat with two fans, but I kind of came to the point that Joe is describing, and I kind of like them where they are at. It helps a little with functionality, with the extra capacity as well. I am going to polish them, which I think will tie them too the bike a little better. The tank will probably remain as is for awhile, but it would look cool with an alloy angular tank, I agree.
Joe, thanks for the props on the seat and lights. The lights are so far my favorite element!
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