TRX Cafe Racer

[knumbntz]

Hi Gents,

So late last year I got a cheap TRX850 and so.... project time.

Here is how it starts... badly shitter..

Notice the Wheels.... Marchesini. I sold those for more than I paid for the bike !!!

and the Brakes... Brembos.... SOLD as well.. and forks and dash and so on.

 

[knumbntz]

Removal process begins

 

[knumbntz]

so collection of parts begin...

did i mention I have a fetish for single sided swingarms mwahaaaaaaaa

Something rather Shocking....

 

[knumbntz]

Curved R6 Radiator

Time to cut up the frame....

STAY TUNED to the next episode of FrankenREX where I graft on a subframe from a Ducati 1098 to TRX frame.

Goodies list so far -
Triumph 1050 2013 Single sided swingarm + Wheel
Hyperpro Shock
R6 Radiator
2008 Yamaha R1 Forks, wheels and radial 6pot calipers
Aftermarket billet alum Rearsets'
Keihin 41FCR carbs and filters
Programmable ignition
Carbon fibre seat cowl and under cowl
Billet tank cap
Silicon hoses
Stainless screw kit
Billet clip ons
Billet Mirrors
Billet indicators
Wave billet alum headlight

Need to get/make
Billet triples - make
Pipes - under seat or under motor ??
Speedo
rear tyre
Paint tank and frame
rewire

probably missed a poop load of things...

 

[jag767]

I'm in!

 

[hillsy]

G'day mate - I take it you're in Oz? Looks like a Jap import TRX judging by the frame / engine colour combo.


Sounds like you've got some tasty plans for this one - keep the updates coming!

 

[knumbntz]

yeah Hillsy, an import... err was
am in Brisbane (gold coast actually) too BTW

 

[knumbntz]

I will share a photoshop mockup I have for it..
"all black though!!"

or maybe these pipes ..

 

[JustinLonghorn]

I'm in.

 

[johnu]

Wow looks like a very nice project! I would love to get my hands on one of these 850's one day. Your mock up looks sweet, I like the low level pipes personally. Oh and and if it were me I'd want a 5 spoke front wheel too. Looking forward to seeing progress!

 

[knumbntz]

I want the pipes to be similar to the norton domiracer

The R1 wheel is 5 spoke - yes.

Wow looks like a very nice project! I would love to get my hands on one of these 850's one day. Your mock up looks sweet, I like the low level pipes personally. Oh and and if it were me I'd want a 5 spoke front wheel too. Looking forward to seeing progress!

 

[cosworth]

If this bike was sold in Canada I'd have a few in the garage. Watching....

 

[Finnigan]

Like those swingarms!

 

[knumbntz]

Some bits fell off

 

[knumbntz]

Cutting some pieces out to weld in.

 

[treitz]

I'm in on this one!

 

[knumbntz]

Welding frame tubing on and bottom tabs for subframe mounting

 

[knumbntz]

Mock up with seat on to see if the lines are ok. I didnt think initially the tail pointed skywards enough but now the seat is on I think its ok.
What are your thoughts ?
Carbon fibre ducktail is a piece of kit, mmm.

 

[redwillissuperman]

Looks killer.

I take it that that's the 1098 rear tail? Is it possible to metal work the Yamaha knee dents to crease the edges to match the hard feature lines of the tail section.


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[canyoncarver]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one.