Recent content by mbott

Hey everyone, I'm doing a rebuild right now and picked up a great front brake caliper. I got it moving and it functions perfectly, the only problem is that the gasket tore apart when I opened it up initially. I've searched all over the net and I can't find OEM! Does anyone know of a suitable...

I was able to pick up this guy, also off of craigslist. The engine in the above post doesn't turn over and the throttle is stuck so I'm going to drop the engine from this one into the above frame once it's painted and all. The frame in this pic is chopped up a bit because the guy I bought it...

I was able to get the frame stripped (only took an afternoon or so) and I'm taking it to a sandblaster this weekend. I'm thinking I'll paint it white after all the powder coat and surface rust is off... any thoughts on frame color?

Hey everyone! I recently took the MSF course and got my permit (it was in another state so I don't have a full license yet) and figured it's time to invest in a toy. I love the look of cafe racers and figured that a small displacement bike would be cool and small enough to stay out of trouble...

Awesome! I'm pumped for you and your build! I recently started a 125s build but it's pretty bare-bones. I got it running but with no seat, electronics, speedo or tac. The thing was a tracker so it was essentially a blank canvas. I have never done mechanical work before and I have no reference...