My Royal Enfield Cafe Racer project.

Another bike from Honda sports rearsets. Was thinking of picking it for the Enfield. Here is a pic:

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It costs Rs 941/- which is about 12.5 pounds or 20.91 US dollars. The set includes:

1. Brake Pedal Rs. 133
2. Brake side lever – Rs. 77.80
3. Front Footrest Complete – Rs. 151.10
4. Front Footrest Rubber Clamp – Rs. 15.55
5. Front Footrest Bracket – Rs. 77.80
6. Gear Lever – Rs. 122
7. Gear Shaft – Rs. 211.10
8. Rear Footrest Assembly – Rs. 155

I don't know whether it would be bolt-on. Will have to check it and I wouldn't mind if it has minimum modifications.
 
Get a pic of the right (brake) side - it's the more difficult to work out.
 
Tintin said:
Get a pic of the right (brake) side - it's the more difficult to work out.
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You're right. Tried to think over it, but these questions have me :-X

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  • Where do I position the rearsets?!
    Don't want them to be wayyy behind, since it'll be a pain in traffic.
  • Brake Lever
    The brake lever is on the right side. But the rear brake is situated on the left side of the rear wheel. How the heck do I make a new linkage?!
  • Kick Lever
    Now, if I do manage to make a rearset anddd have a foldable rear footpeg - will the kick start lever touch the brake lever?
 
Here's the kit that Royal Enfield USA sells...

Of course they want USD$450 plus :eek:

http://www.royalenfieldusa.com/royal-enfield-rear-sets-engineering-marvel-p-136.html

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$450 is quite a lot. Sadly, Royal Enfield does not manufacture OR sell these kits here. It would be sooo much cheaper if they did that here.

Out here, most people turn Enfields into choppers or make them into great touring bikes since there are groups that go for 1000+ km long trips. The bike is quite reliable and sturdy. Probably, since there is no demand for the kit, they must've decided NOT to sell them here.
 
Wellll? Any plans I may use? Help me guys, progress has halted for quite some time.

P.S. Nice pic CanadaDan. Now if anyone could find a little bigger and more detailed picture of the brake lever on the Royal Enfield Cafe Racer kit.

P.P.S. Thank you Canuck Plumber.
 
Ok here is a pic of the complete bike. The bike does look a bit heavy on the front because of the front mudguard. Once it is replaced with the shorter mudguard and a wider tyre (both due in a few days), it would look more balanced.

The logo for the tax-disc holer is almost ready. Have to just decide on the final color etc. The new name has also been decided and would be revealed along with the final pics.

Pic / Wallpaper:



About the rearsets: I'll mostly be rotating the rear footpeg and installing those Honda rearsets I mentioned earlier.
 
Have rotated the rear footpegs towards the front as of now. The riding stance seems to be good. Butttt I have already encountered a number of problems:

  • Cannot access the side stand since the footpeg is in the way.
  • The hole diameter of the Honda footpegs (posted earlier) is way too small.
  • It is possible to use a direct lever to the gearbox, but it will mean reversing the shifting process (1-down-4-up to 1-up-4-down).

Will post the pics tomorrow. C'mon guys!!! Please pour in some ideassss!!!!
 
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

i have a sugestion for what you wanted do to a tax disc.
EL cable its the neon light up wire they use for lighting up computer cases, not sure if there a market for computer modding over there, if there is then you should be able get it easy, comes with relay and every thing you need, has a 12 input and draws 1.5 at under a amp so should have no prob, just wrap it around inside of tax disc and mount the relay on bike frame out of sight
heres one that actualy uses batteries so does run off bike at all
http://www.glowproducts.com/batteryoperated/elwire/
 
@pyro139: Great suggestion. Will look around for them here.

Gordon said:
Will post the pics tomorrow.
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Here they are:

The footpeg has been rotated and lowered, to avoid the brake linkage. The current position of the footpeg is quite comfortable.

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The footpeg is now in the way of the side stand. Very difficult to access it. When you're on the bike, its impossible.

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What is this part called?! Will go hunting for it tomorrow. Have another idea in mind if I don't get it.

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Whatever its called, they're easy to find. Much much easier than the equivalent on the brake side. I have one around here I can send to you. Would just need an address and a few bucks for postage. Might take a while to get there unless its air-mailed.
 
Thank you very much for the help, Tintin. Since its easily available there, could you please check what its called and what size would I need?! Based on that my search will become much easier. If I do not get them here, then I could consider getting them from you.

I tried googling a bit, and found this name "Pinch bolt and nut". Don't really know if its the right name.
 
Yes, finally I found out what its called!!! Its called a "Gear Lever Cam". Found some that fit the Enfield. So will have cut and weld it to the Honda rearsets to use them! Will take some time though for rearsets.

And for the brake too, I found a brake lever from another "down-to-earth" motorcycle. Will have to try it on.
 
Gordon said:
Thank you very much for the help, Tintin. Since its easily available there, could you please check what its called and what size would I need?! Based on that my search will become much easier. If I do not get them here, then I could consider getting them from you.

I tried googling a bit, and found this name "Pinch bolt and nut". Don't really know if its the right name.
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in the higjlighted area of last pic the nut and bolt going thru the part is the pinch bolt and nut.
 
Gordon said:
Yes, finally I found out what its called!!! Its called a "Gear Lever Cam". Found some that fit the Enfield. So will have cut and weld it to the Honda rearsets to use them! Will take some time though for rearsets.

And for the brake too, I found a brake lever from another "down-to-earth" motorcycle. Will have to try it on.
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lol makes sence funny none us thaught of it since it conects to the gear level shifter and the shaft coming out of engine that its sitting on is a cam shaft :D
 
pyro139 said:
lol makes sence funny none us thaught of it since it conects to the gear level shifter and the shaft coming out of engine that its sitting on is a cam shaft
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LOL. You bet.

Damn I didn't get time to visit my mechanic for the cam lever and to check whether the levers etc fits properly since I was quite busy in the past couple of days. Was supposed to do it today, :mad: but it had to rain today itself! Hope it doesn't rain tomorrow and then we shall do some testing 8)
 
If I don't find that damned cam today, I'll cut the current gear lever and weld its cam to the new linkage!
 
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