UK Cafe Racer Build Thread

Yeah, they're a good bunch of guys. Similar shop to yours John, local company, been there for years with a good reputation.
I've gone for the plain silver so I can have a play about with pinstripong, graphics etc
Itching to picked up now :)
 
Hi All,

Today i got the tank etc back from paint and popped them on. Pleased with the result. Just need to get the seat back next weekend from covering.
Now to get some mileage on and sort out the running :)





I'll get some better pics when its outside
 
Wow, that's really coming together well, Paul! Looks great!

If you discover binding in the shift shaft at the sidecover, there's a UK bearing supplier that offers 14mm ID x 20mm OD needle bearings that would reduce that. A 9/16" ID (slightly larger) x 3/4" OD (slightly smaller) is also available...
 
Congrats Paul, you've done it again my friend! Damn nice work!:thumbsup:
Hell with that silver real estate you'll have plenty of space to run your gold pinstripe.:D
Your logo looks like it grew there man.
 
Thanks for rubbing it in Airwolfie ;)
Up here in the borders it's wet again today. I doubt I'll be about on it today! Never mind, the seat isn't here until next weekend any way, so it'll give me a chance to go over the bike again and double check all fasteners etc.
 
Hehe, didn't mean to rub it in, just thought you might have the same! Guess not!

No sun today, all cloudy and overcast here, hope that makes you feel better!
 
Wow nice thread about building cafe racer and much information but i don't know anything of building cefe racer i used to have GL 650 when i would ride it so i mostly take care my self to wear riding outfit for armor.
 
Hi

I managed to get her out and into the daylight this evening. Went for a ride and covered around 5 miles. All seems to be fine :)
I took some better pics, now just waitng for the seat unit







 
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