UK Cafe Racer Build Thread

[bornleader]

Great lines Paul, everything looks like where it should be, you must well chuffed!

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks Bornleader. Yes I am very pleased with the way its turning out. Particularly pleased with the way it sounds. Those end can really make a big difference!

 

[I am Carbon]

WTG Paul!
I wish had your talents Man!
Hell I chuffed.
She is going to be another head turner built by You.
So how many bikes have you built?

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hey Carbon, thank you!
Yes, I hope so!
Only a few bikes and a couple of cars to date. Started young though. Building engines when I was 10

 

[Airwolfie]

That looks ACE Paul!! Well done!! Jealous she turns over on the first kick!!

Well done matey!!

 

[Johnt3]

There ya go again Paul! She looks great my friend. I'm glad you had a chance to get her outside for a good look. She does sound good too!
I'm sure you've a good choice of color in mind.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hi Airwolfie, thanks. Yes very pleased about that

Thank you John . Yeah it looks much better in the sunlight

I'm going for a red frame and silver tins.

 

[Johnt3]

Now I knew that! You posted that earlier didn't you.
That'll look good Paul.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Ha ha, just testing ya

 

[Paulrxs650]

Got a little more done today. Namely the kickstand and some other tidying up, including the rear number plate holder - added some curves as it was too straight. Just waiting for the Trailtech Vapor to come into the UK so I can finish the digital dash off. I also fitted the clear alternator cover too, which I quite like

 

[Paulrxs650]

After a wait, I finally got my hands on a Vapor digital dash. So, today I managed to get that wired up and tested and got the parts off to chrome. Tomorrow, i'll start tearing it down and finishing up welds etc before getting the frame out to powder.

Parts off to chrome

The Vapor connected up with indication lights for dip beam, main beam and neutral

Tucked the pick up away on the rear wheel rather than the front - I think it looks cleaner

 

[Johnt3]

Oh yes Paul, that Vapor dash looks like it grew there man!
Pretty slick mounting point for the pick up.
Great job Paul, another show winner for sure.

 

[scabber]

That is looking like one sweet ride indeed. Nice job on the kickstand looks great. You are a craftsmen of many skills. Your bike shows it. Like everything you have done so far. Like the vapor dash also great choice.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks John, let's hope so

Thank you for the kind comments Scabber, much appreciated

 

[Paulrxs650]

Today, I started to tear the bike down and complete some smaller jobs on the way. I wire wheeled the brake rotors, masked them off (very fiddly ) and sprayed them up, also the bottom of the forks. I went for a matt black finished as opposed o the orginal silver. Next weekend, finish up the welds, dress and off to the powder coaters

 

[Paulrxs650]

Well that's the Powder Coating booked for Monday. Better get cracking this weekend! Turnaround is within a week so should have the frame done and back by next weekend!

 

[Johnt3]

Sounds like a plan man!
Can't wait to see how she turns out Paul.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Cheers John, me neither. Still wary of going for the red frame and silver tins but I want it to be different

 

[bornleader]

Looking forward to the final build Paul.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks Bornleader, shouldn't be too far away now

Will have Sunday working on it so everything will hopefully be ready for the powder coater on Monday