[Derek4real3]

just found this site from a guy on DOTHETON.com cafe racer forum.
this is my bike i just built.

I have since changed the graphic on the tank to this older style, and shortened/narrowed the bars

im still waiting on the seat i made to come back from the body shop

 

[66Sprint]

Looking Good!.... Just have to mention there looks to be very little rear tire clearance at full compression... Did you test this?... A sudden stop when the tire contacts is NOT a good thing....

 

[Derek4real3]

Looking Good!.... Just have to mention there looks to be very little rear tire clearance at full compression... Did you test this?... A sudden stop when the tire contacts is NOT a good thing....

i tested it with the original shocks and they contacted as i imagined, so i installed 1.5" taller progressive shocks shown in the the lower pics and then tested over some large bumps and hard stops without any problems.

 

[66Sprint]

Cool..... Keep up the good work....

 

[Bird76Mojo]

Very nice bike! Seems to me, that I read something somewhere about someone doing that undertail exhaust.. Musta been you. Nice work.

GB :mrgreen:

 

[Derek4real3]

Thanks

heres the build http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=6524.0

 

[JeyLux]

neat looking bike man!

What tires are those?

 

[GBones]

Wow dude that is sweet. V-stacks and straight pipes...IS IT LOUD?????
Seriously though, how are your carbs set up? Jetted? etc...
I tried running w/out mufflers and just couldn't keep the power up.

Love the two tone frame, rear sets...its awesome!

 

[Derek4real3]

neat looking bike man!

What tires are those?

Maxxis Promaxx

Wow dude that is sweet. V-stacks and straight pipes...IS IT LOUD?????
Seriously though, how are your carbs set up? Jetted? etc...
I tried running w/out mufflers and just couldn't keep the power up.

Love the two tone frame, rear sets...its awesome!

I took her for a spin today and with a helmet on and i didnt think it was too loud but then again it was behind me, im sure other people dont enjoy it. i think i may try a slide in baffle for performance. the jets were 135s i tried 140 and even 145 but the 145 is too much fuel. soon as i can ride it more ill do more testing.

 

[ol55]

Looking Good!.... Just have to mention there looks to be very little rear tire clearance at full compression... Did you test this?... A sudden stop when the tire contacts is NOT a good thing....

What size are your rear tires?
Steve, How much rear tire clearance should there be? :?

Larry

 

[66Sprint]

Thats a relative thing depending on shock travel and stiffness.... The tire should NOT be able to touch the fender (or anything else) at full compression... I use ratchet straps to pull them fully compressed to check.... I like 1/4" clearance when fully compressed..... But as long as it clears....