UK Cafe Racer Build Thread

[Paulrxs650]

Well that's all the parts dropped off at the powder coater - no turning back now.
Red frame and matt black yokes
Should be able to pick them up Thursday

 

[Alessandro]

Hi Paul

We are expecting exiting pictures...

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hi Alessandro, I'll pop some pics of the frame up at the weekend

 

[Johnt3]

Can't wait Paul! I'm sure your chomping at the bit to see how they turn out.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Yeah, looking forward to getting the frame back and starting on the engine now. Want to try and have it finished before I go on holiday again

 

[Paulrxs650]

Today I picked the frame, swingarm etc up from the powder coaters - another very good job

 

[scabber]

Looks great like the red color. Build will go faster now. You have done a super job so far.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks Scabber. Much appreciated! Go faster red

 

[Airwolfie]

Can't wait to see it all together!

 

[Paulrxs650]

I know me neither

 

[Johnt3]

Wow that is RED! I can see it with the silver bodywork. That'll be a good looking bike Paul.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Lol cheers John - I hope so

 

[Ristis]

Arsenal FC fan? Brave color choice, and good looking combination with black.

 

[bornleader]

Now the exciting stuff begins, looking forward to the build progressing.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Not a football fan I'm afraid. The origin for the colour harks back to the MV Augustas of yesteryear.
Thanks Bornleader. Will get cracked on stripping the engine this weekend

 

[Paulrxs650]

This weekend, I go the engine stripped down and the cases ready to go and get blasted tomorrow. With any luck, I will have them back ready for this weekend
Also, I got the laborious task of of polishing the side case done too

 

[Johnt3]

Dang Paul, you've been a busy man my friend! Covers look great.
How did your cylinders and pistons look?

 

[Alessandro]

Very nice job so far and I guess also until the end

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hi John, cylinders and pistons were spot on. Definately a genuine 7k miles bike!

Thanks Alessandro, shouldn't be long before its back together. I must get the paint sorted out though

Not sure whether to go for plain silver or perhaps something with a bit of detail??

 

[Airwolfie]

Great progress

!I think the direction you are going, Silver would probably be the best option, but don't go on my word! Maybe a light titanium or polished ally colour?