CB650 cafe racer

[bimmerspotter]

thank you guys!

so update:
kinda a step backwards but i lost my exhaust gaskets, the last piece of my puzzle and that has set me back. i am trying to avoid spending another $25 on gaskets. been looking, nothing yet. will find hopefully find them tomorrow because i want to go ride the thing!

[mad hatter]

[DaguerrotypeI]

Toasty!

[Miroteknik]

Nice dude, looks pretty good.

[bimmerspotter]

worked on my bike for a few hours today. i got the wood cut out for the seat mounting. its pretty crappy. i got it sitting on the bike. i need to wait for the liquid nail (yes liquid nail) to dry on the seat so i can finish mounting it and hook up the electronics to it. here are the pictures of how it sits now:


1983 cb650 cafe racer

1983 cb650 cafe racer

1983 cb650 cafe racer


1983 cb650 cafe racer

[bimmerspotter]

little update for this morning:

started to make the new killswitch that all be routed under my seat:



was going to start writing out the dimensions that need to cut the wood to to mount the seat on and to get wiring al organized on but then it started pouring rain and my motorcycle is out in my shed in the muddy back yard, not ideal working situation

heres my seat and the wooden i am going to use:



if it dries up this week and i make time between school and work (which i probably will) i all move my bike to the garage and get it all done.

all that i need to do (that i know of):
-put my exhaust gaskets on
-cut and mount the wood
-get wiring sorted
-paint motor and fram

nothing major just need to get it done

[Semu]

Cafe racers have always had a special spot in my heart.
Can't wait to see this one done!

[bimmerspotter]

This is my Triumph project in my room haha who says you have to build in a garage!?

i love old triumph bobbers! and props for having it in your room that makes it even more awesome

[M.Doban]

Man, I love these old bikes. Keep it up!

[dirty_thirty]

This is awesome man. I really want to start a project like this. Maybe build in my living room or something haha

This is my Triumph project in my room haha who says you have to build in a garage!?

[mrg7243]

Told myself I won't get a bike right now. This thread does not help.

[bimmerspotter]

update: i don't think its gonna happen. i need motivation

[bimmerspotter]

update: I'm currently attempting to get off the forum and struggle to put clothes on to work on my bike.
more updates later if i am successful

[bimmerspotter]

This is awesome man. I really want to start a project like this. Maybe build in my living room or something haha

Yeah! You should that's what's great about motorcycles, you can tank it apart and probably fit the whole thing in a Rubbermaid haha

[dylan.]

This is awesome man. I really want to start a project like this. Maybe build in my living room or something haha