So after years of pining for one I have finally decided to build one. A cafe that is. I left it to chance as to what platform I would use and the nighthawk pretty much showed up at my door, new treads and all. The bike is mechanically sound as well, so I wont be doing anything mechanical , @ this point anyway. What I will be doing...
Mechanically:
- relay mod
- main fuse mod
- fork rebuild with progressive springs (just scored a set for $45Make that $35 NIB) (In progress)
- rebuild brake calipers and master cylinder (in Progress)
- New SS brake lines
Aesthetics:
- 1974 CB750 tank (modding the tunnel and possible stretch of 2"-4")
- 2-up cafe style seat with rear seat cover (My kid and wife want to go along for the ride occasionally)
- black out the wheels
- paint engine (leaving chrome pieces as they are)
- clean up exhaust (maybe paint)
- Hugger type rear fender (custom not purchased)
- LED's (signals and tail Light)
- I have other ideas but will see a things progress)
Of course paint. However I am not sure as to exactly what. I am kind of partial to the old CB metal flake orange. I will be having the paint done by Mark Boyer of Boyer Graphic design once I settle on what I want.
