xander18
Hotrod Hobo
I found a general model for where I want to go with my cafe build up. I hate that people see a bike with clubmans and an aftermarket seat and say 'ooh, nice cafe'. So I want to build something radical that will never be confused with a stocker. Luckily Hans Prost in the Netherlands built something exactly like that.
http://www.650motorcycles.com/HansHolland01.html
So my questions are how to get there from here (here being a stocker basket case).
Is that custom right side case available? With the clutch window.
Is that exhaust available or do I need to fabricate it? (my fav part of this bike)
Same question with the tank and seat.
What dual disc front end should I be looking for? Not necessarily what he used but any good, cheap option.
I'm sure there are threads here about adapting other rims onto an XS but any advice is appreciated.
Last, has anyone done that oil cooler setup? With the aftermarket oil filter cover.
Any and all answers you have will be appreciated. If anything here is really stumping me I'll just email Prost. This will be one of those long, slow builds as money becomes available for frivolous pursuits such as this but I'm looking forward to it!
Edit:
I should add that I'll only give up on fabricating something when it's firmly out of my skill level/tool range. I love to work on stuff and I'm looking forward to learning how to do tanks/exhaust/seats. I just want to price everything out.
http://www.650motorcycles.com/HansHolland01.html
So my questions are how to get there from here (here being a stocker basket case).
Is that custom right side case available? With the clutch window.
Is that exhaust available or do I need to fabricate it? (my fav part of this bike)
Same question with the tank and seat.
What dual disc front end should I be looking for? Not necessarily what he used but any good, cheap option.
I'm sure there are threads here about adapting other rims onto an XS but any advice is appreciated.
Last, has anyone done that oil cooler setup? With the aftermarket oil filter cover.
Any and all answers you have will be appreciated. If anything here is really stumping me I'll just email Prost. This will be one of those long, slow builds as money becomes available for frivolous pursuits such as this but I'm looking forward to it!
Edit:
I should add that I'll only give up on fabricating something when it's firmly out of my skill level/tool range. I love to work on stuff and I'm looking forward to learning how to do tanks/exhaust/seats. I just want to price everything out.
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