Author Topic: GV1390's Trattoria "Racer" V2! (Read 74079 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #150 on:** January 14, 2016, 03:43:21 PM »

Are you running fenders?

Trad · « **Reply #151 on:** January 14, 2016, 08:04:54 PM »

Frank, He sure is. I really like the two I bought from you. Buy one from Frank GV.

I think he's running a rear fender Don, it was on his list.

sethmcalister · « **Reply #152 on:** January 15, 2016, 04:47:57 AM »

GV, can you give more details of what you did for your internal throttle, please?

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GV1390 · « **Reply #153 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:34:22 AM »

Quote from: 754 on January 14, 2016, 11:26:47 AM

Are you looking for one like this ?
Left and right at bottom , fits the starter hole..

Pm'd you back, I'll take one.

GV1390 · « **Reply #154 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:34:50 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 14, 2016, 03:43:21 PM

Are you running fenders?

Si. We've exchanged thoughts on this, hopefully something decent comes up of it.

GV1390 · « **Reply #155 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:35:40 AM »

Quote from: Trad on January 14, 2016, 08:04:54 PM

Frank, He sure is. I really like the two I bought from you. Buy one from Frank GV.

I think he's running a rear fender Don, it was on his list.

calj737 · « **Reply #156 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:37:06 AM »

install your rear into the face of the swing arm pivot tube. It would run from 12:00 - 4:00 as you look at that picture. This will protect your carbs and underseat area, and minimize installation mounts/hardware visible. You should have ample space between a rivet nut bottom and the pivot rod to prevent any issues.

GV1390 · « **Reply #157 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:40:18 AM »

Quote from: sethmcalister on January 15, 2016, 04:47:57 AM

GV, can you give more details of what you did for your internal throttle, please?

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It's a helix that converts rotation to linear movement, roughly 45 degrees.

Sorry for not multi-quoting everyone into one post, whoops!

GV1390 · « **Reply #158 on:** January 15, 2016, 05:43:44 AM »

Noted! Thanks Cal.

Anyone construct aluminum fenders for these? Seeing what options are. I'd really like just a hugger out back and something minimal up front.

jerry h · « **Reply #159 on:** January 16, 2016, 10:43:57 PM »

Really enjoy watching your progress..... lots of nice ideas.

GV1390 · « **Reply #160 on:** January 18, 2016, 05:22:51 AM »

Quote from: jerry h on January 16, 2016, 10:43:57 PM

Really enjoy watching your progress..... lots of nice ideas.

Thank you sir, glad someone enjoys it!

GV1390 · « **Reply #161 on:** February 05, 2016, 07:36:15 AM »

A little update for those interested....

I made the seat bracket and tabs, had a friend weld on the tabs for me.

A few crappy iPhone pics:

Ditched the exhaust setup as I'll be running a Ripple Rock Racers Hindle setup from my buddy Kemp.

Still have the following to do:
*Fabricate a rear ventilated aluminum panel under my seat cowl for R&R placement
*Complete wiring harness from scratch with supporting diagram
*New triple trees with corrected offset - which means new holes for indicators, re-make an ignition switch bracket and also add turning stops
*Decide what tank emblems to run
*Address kick start lever issue as it interferes with my rear brake rearset
*Finish the front portion of my seat mounting
*Clutch cable
*Make a rear tire hugger "fender"
*Bleed front brake, add fluids, double and triple check all bolts, adjust valves, etc

Kinda torn if I want to run a 1/4 or 1/2 fairing....I don't in a way as that's the typical Cafe Racer theme and also because I don't want to take away from the awesome headlight I'm running. Maybe I'll use that as an excuse to build my other CB550F.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #162 on:** February 05, 2016, 07:59:33 AM »

Why do you want to run a fairing? Track?

GV1390 · « **Reply #163 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:03:46 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 05, 2016, 07:59:33 AM

Why do you want to run a fairing? Track?

I like the idea, aesthetically.....with that being said, I will track it just to do it once, won't be a track bike by any means though. I just don't think I can stomach taking away from my awesome headlight, don't want to hide it with a fairing.

sinister902 · « **Reply #164 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:34:22 AM »

if the front end looks to light to you, maybe try a very small fender painted the same color as the tank to pull some of the main color up front.....could paint the bucket too, but I like that the headlight is stainless steel and might hurt to paint over it. those are all I'd really consider....except maybe like a bikini style fairing just over top of the headlight...

GV1390 · « **Reply #165 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:39:23 AM »

Quote from: sinister902 on February 05, 2016, 08:34:22 AM

if the front end looks to light to you, maybe try a very small fender painted the same color as the tank to pull some of the main color up front.....could paint the bucket too, but I like that the headlight is stainless steel and might hurt to paint over it. those are all I'd really consider....except maybe like a bikini style fairing just over top of the headlight...

I could never paint that headlight bucket, no way Jose. A small fairing can be added down the road, if need be that is. Can't say I'd like a fender up front, I already don't want one out back as it is, you know that.

Next big purchase is really the triples as I have roughly 15 degrees of turning radius before my clip-ons contact the tank.

joeyvans · « **Reply #166 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:45:08 AM »

I also like the looks of a 1/2 fairing... one that comes to mind is the old Duc 900SS 1/2 fairing. I believe Airtech sells one.

If you ran a 1/2 fairing, would you have one custom made or are there sources that make them for our mid-fours?

calj737 · « **Reply #167 on:** February 05, 2016, 08:46:42 AM »

I think if you could swap to a black fork, that would help immensely with the front end aesthetics. I think the gold is quite clashing with the tank paint. This would also visually lighten the front end and allow the headlight bucket, body work and trees to be an accented highlight. Also those rims would pop a bit more too.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #168 on:** February 05, 2016, 09:33:26 AM »

I would not go to the trouble of fitting a fairing for a single track use.

Build your bike for function and it will end up looking great. Frankly, a fairing will detract from your bike and will be a waste of time and $ for street use. This is not touring bike but an aggressive street bike.

Just finish this sucka and RIDE it. You can rub it with a diaper all you want after!

GV1390 · « **Reply #169 on:** February 05, 2016, 10:27:10 AM »

Quote from: joeyvans on February 05, 2016, 08:45:08 AM

I also like the looks of a 1/2 fairing... one that comes to mind is the old Duc 900SS 1/2 fairing. I believe Airtech sells one.

If you ran a 1/2 fairing, would you have one custom made or are there sources that make them for our mid-fours?

Agreed! I love that fairing! CamRector on here who is local will have that on his one CB550 so I rather not so we have somewhat different styles as we always go to the same shows/rides and what not.

I would likely go for either an Airtech 1/4 piece or something made out of aluminum. I found a couple places in Japan that sells something appealing, just pricey.

GV1390 · « **Reply #170 on:** February 05, 2016, 10:28:32 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 05, 2016, 08:46:42 AM

I think if you could swap to a black fork, that would help immensely with the front end aesthetics. I think the gold is quite clashing with the tank paint. This would also visually lighten the front end and allow the headlight bucket, body work and trees to be an accented highlight. Also those rims would pop a bit more too.

I think so as well, I simply LOVE the gold forks....not sure how great they look with that tank color though. I'd like to see the bike out in the sun not couped up in a dark garage before making more final decisions. I may slightly internally lower the front end as I don't like how high it sits with that reverse rake.

GV1390 · « **Reply #171 on:** February 05, 2016, 10:30:00 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 05, 2016, 09:33:26 AM

Just finish this sucka and RIDE it. You can rub it with a diaper all you want after!

You shush over there mister! Shouldn't you be focused on working right now?

GV1390 · « **Reply #172 on:** February 05, 2016, 10:33:35 AM »

Also need to figure out a petcock solution as it also interferes with my CR's.

calj737 · « **Reply #173 on:** February 05, 2016, 12:20:56 PM »

Quote from: GV1390 on February 05, 2016, 10:28:32 AM

I may slightly internally lower the front end as I don't like how high it sits with that reverse rake.

I'd advise against that mod. Simply push your clip ons lower on the tube and achieve a weight forward bias.

Trad · « **Reply #174 on:** February 05, 2016, 11:11:54 PM »

Cal, I advised against this too him once in a text message a couple months back. haha

By the looks of the bike and the quality going into it, I'm confident he'll research a way to make it work properly with the rest of the bike/geometry.

Looking good homie, keep the updates coming.

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