Author Topic: Let's see some cafe racers!!! (Read 327317 times)

Barker45 · « **on:** June 01, 2008, 09:08:41 PM »

I was in London in April and made it to the famous Ace Cafe and had a blast!! Lots of cool bikes and riders from all over. I love the cafe racer style and think Guzzis make some of the coolest cafes!!!

LET"S SEE YOUR CAFES!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GvWBXHRIauA&feature=related

Mojo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2008, 10:05:18 PM »

I have an alloy tank Guzzi in the works...but here are a few of mine:

Soon to be Yellow

In progress

not really a cafe bike but the bars are low ;D

norflog76 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2008, 11:21:22 PM »

64 Norton Featherlastic

Greg Field · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2008, 12:08:03 AM »

Coffe and donuits go together, right?

Here's my donut racer: the uber-Eldo:

Murray · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2008, 04:52:08 AM »

Quote from: guzzimike on June 01, 2008, 10:14:38 PM

CX100

KZ1000 - Mad Max Replica

Needs MFP otherwise nice somewhere in Japan you can get a replica right down to the graphics. Remember an interview with Steve Bisley (the actor that played Goose) couple of years ago 20th aniversary of MMII or similar he was saying how back in the day he could ride a bit. For example he did all Gooses riding as well as one of the bike gangs members he did say they hurt quiet a few people making the movie though. Can't say I'm really into clebs or actors but that got my attention, he is the real deal.

john fish · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2008, 06:11:00 AM »

Found these on the interwebs

Not really cafe, but I'm smitten with this one

John

Amboman · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2008, 08:49:58 AM »

I'd like to build an Ambo based cafe, here are my inspirations:

Ken PItts' racebike

The factory World Record Bike of '69-'70.

Aldo · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:01:15 AM »

My T3-based cafe racer...with video of me here with it. I've posted these on this forum before.

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/baronaf/Video/?action=view&current=GuzziCafe.flv

My 1000 'SP'ort....

Drew · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2008, 10:02:33 AM »

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc201/ksucio/RD35010-07Frontqtr.jpg

My 1974 RD350 cafe. Just sold her last week...

-Drew

Seagondollar · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2008, 12:42:55 PM »

Always thought Cafe bikes should have caught on better than they did. My V7 Sport was intended for that vein.

The bike prior was an SL350 Honda with a Pacifico fairing, Honda 500/4 front end with a Kimtab snowflake mag wheel (what started the whole project), modified Honda 750 gas tank with 305 Hawk rubber pads, and a generic race seat. Sorry I never took pictures of it. It was IMHO a decent effort.

Barker45 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2008, 07:12:15 PM »

Where can one get a "cafe racer" seat that would work on a tonti frame? I'm also looking for some fork gaiters. Thanks!

Keep the cafes coming! They are too cool!

Amboman · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:01:19 PM »

Quote from: Barker45 on June 02, 2008, 07:12:15 PM

Where can one get a "cafe racer" seat that would work on a tonti frame? I'm also looking for some fork gaiters. Thanks!

Keep the cafes coming! They are too cool!

Likely something here: http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/prodvintage.html

mipiacevino · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:12:39 PM »

sold not too long ago due to financial needs. What a fun little bike that was man.

-dano

Mountain Bob · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:45:52 PM »

A gorgeous little black '63 CB-77 was my first "real" motorcycle.

At an honest 105 mph, it would outrun (and did outrun) any street-legal Harley I encountered in those days.

I really miss that bike . . . some early habits linger on: 48 years later I'm still enjoying "dusting" Harleys in the twisties as I ride yet another bike that few people have heard of !!

Mountain Bob · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:46:55 PM »

Y'wanna see some cafe racers ?

Here's a couple :

OH !! Did you mean "motorcycles" ??

Turin · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:24:11 AM »

megacycle x9 cam with 36 Dellortos. goes pretty good!

mcpsguzzi · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2008, 01:27:33 PM »

Too sweet ! Im tring to decide if I really want to do something like that - May have a line on an Ambasador 850 for a projuect such as this - - time and cash will tell ! Keep those pics comin ! ;D

jenslh · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2008, 02:52:11 PM »

Sold to pay for my 1100 Sporti.......

No regrets, but I'd liked to keep both of them.

Amboman · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2008, 03:15:41 PM »

Quote from: mcpsguzzi on June 03, 2008, 01:27:33 PM

Too sweet ! Im tring to decide if I really want to do something like that - May have a line on an Ambasador 850 for a projuect such as this - - time and cash will tell ! Keep those pics comin ! ;D

Man, an Ambassador 850 - now that's a rare one! ;D Ambassador = 750, Eldorado = 850 (unless someone has done a "bitsa" bike like my own '72 V7 Special/Ambassador 1000).

guzzimike · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2008, 04:07:01 PM »

Quote from: jenslh on June 03, 2008, 02:52:11 PM

Righteously Beautiful...

Well Done..!!! 8)

guzzimike · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2008, 04:21:33 PM »

I've been toying with the idea of these tanks and seat/ rear-cowl for my CX100...

all from: http://www.thetankshop.com/

double.d · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:31:57 PM »

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:26:16 PM »

twhitaker · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:33:50 PM »

guzzimike · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:09:14 PM »

Not necessarily a Cafe Racer, but rather my approximation to it with what I had, back in 1984..

1982 CB900F

TomW · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:25:56 PM »

Sported or cafe'd T3

HOSS · « **Reply #26 on:** June 04, 2008, 05:40:50 PM »

Here's my Bonneville and my Stone. The Stone will get paint as soon as riding season is over and money is there.

rocker59 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 04, 2008, 05:55:41 PM »

Quote from: twhitaker on June 03, 2008, 08:33:50 PM

Tall windshield. I wonder how it works?

samfrank · « **Reply #28 on:** June 04, 2008, 07:06:07 PM »

This topic is visual nirvana 8)

ducmike · « **Reply #29 on:** June 04, 2008, 07:33:46 PM »

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Author Topic: Let's see some cafe racers!!! (Read 327317 times)

Barker45

norflog76

Amboman

Drew

Barker45

Amboman

mipiacevino

Mountain Bob

Mountain Bob

mcpsguzzi

jenslh

Amboman

guzzimike

guzzimike

guzzimike

TomW

ducmike