Going cafe will definitely be cheaper than going original. Thats what i'll do on my next one, also do things a bit different as well. Making these things original costs, and suppliers know it. Would have loved to have started off with a good base, meaning having the parts there. But i started off with a real bitsa, hence the cost. In hindsight, i should have turned this into a cafe and kept looking around for something better to begin with. My mistake. She's registered and rides great now though, so i've kinda forgotten about the receipts.
I went from before to after + ~$15K. Take a look at what i started with (first pic), then start costing in NOS of all the missing bits, pipes, seat, fork ears, tank, frame, wiring, rims, spokes, etc, the list goes on. That cost was spead over 5 years or so. I probably won't get that back in a hurry, but thats ok. It'll end up being an heirloom for one my boys in the years to come.
I'm still not finished yet. Still have to get a front gaurd & do something about my alternator cover and some other small stuff. Its only nuts and bolts from now on. Small stuff.
I know, my honda wings are on backwards. I forgot to tell my painter. I'll fix it dont worry.
My next project will be a cafe, so i'll have some fun with it (and at a reduced cost).
