Topic: CB650 - Manx style cafe racer project - newbie questions????...

[ross.cheeks]

Hi guys, finally picked up the CB650 I bought the other week and spend some time looking at it and trying to make some plans which has given me some questions/recommendations

best place for quality clip ons at a reasonable price? same for levers

Is it possible to get a rear light/number plate set up like this (Ebay Item no. 150854079978) that isn't an LED?

Are there any Norton/Triton Tank options that are a fairly straight swap which don't cost the earth?

Any one know of any single clocks/gauges that act as a speedo and a tacho but don't look as modern as this? (Ebay item no. 260852536224)

Sorry about the links, haven't posted enough yet

Cheers Ross

[flybox1]

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/prodvintage.html
tarozzi or woodcraft for clip-ons.

[calj737]

Why don't you want an LED tail light? They're much brighter and far more visible. And draw less power from your bikes aged charging system.

The digital tach/speedo units are all expensive. They have tons of internals, sensors, LCD screens etc. Try Speedhut and see if you can locate a unit you prefer. But the pricing will be similar.

Cheaper clip-ons might try Vortex. Dime City has them, as well as other vendors.

[ross.cheeks]

I don't mind using the LED set up its just I think it might look too modern for the look I'd be going for on the bike if that makes sense

[calj737]

I see your point, but I'd rather be "seen" than worry about being "looked at". But you have a valid point. The shape of that light strikes me as modern anyway, perhaps something more "vintage" in its shape would better suit your aesthetic?

[ross.cheeks]

I think ill probably end up going for that style rear end set up, whether its that shape or not we'll see but i like how everything is incorporated into one unit keeping it all fairly clean at the back

What levers are around that have that retro look but don't cost a bomb, i like the ones that dime city do with the nissin m/c are there any cheaper alternatives?