Topic: GV1390's Trattoria "Racer" V2!

[GV1390]

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]

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?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Trad]

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.

[Trad]

Damn man, you should have done the test fitting before you painted the tank. The best option for this would be to cut and weld the petcock bung in a non-interfering place on the bottom of the tank. You'll get it sorted though.

[Restoration Fan]

Some outstanding work is being done on this bike.  It looks great.

[slikwilli420]

Got someone lined up for you triple tree fabrication? If not I'd love to work with you on something custom.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Damn man, you should have done the test fitting before you painted the tank. The best option for this would be to cut and weld the petcock bung in a non-interfering place on the bottom of the tank. You'll get it sorted though.

One of the reasons why I am relocating the stock petcock and swapping to a Pingle -- since I am running a 750F tank on a 550 frame with a 650 engine and aftermarket carbs.

[Camrector]

Wouldn't most of your problems be solved running 17s instead of 18s, and longer rear shocks? Also using the stock carbs for your stock motor would solve the clearance issue.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Wouldn't most of your problems be solved running 17s instead of 18s, and longer rear shocks? Also using the stock carbs for your stock motor would solve the clearance issue.

17s present a different set of issues.  Stock carburetors are not really a viable option for GV now that he's shelled out for the CRs. 

[FunJimmy]

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

When I ungraded to CR26 carbs I quickly discovered there was interference with the stock fuel petcock.



I couldn’t find a petcock that would clear the carbs so the interim solution was to machine a straight stainless steel fuel nipple and use an inline fuel tap from Motion Pro. This setup doesn't have a fuel reserve so I've had to learn my distance to empty range and adjust accordingly.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I was thinking it could be re-routed without fab. There you go, Jim!!

[GV1390]

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.

[GV1390]

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

Thats the problem with kids today, despite how many old farts tell them "No", they never listen 

Gennaro - I can't tell from the pictures, but it seem the rear of your tank is sitting above the retention tab? Or is the rubber tab not in place? Perhaps an easier/better modification is to cut and lower the front mounting sticks for your tank. This would increase the top clamp/tank spacing, give you that forward pitch aesthetic, and maybe help with relocating the petcock to the front half of the tank as it would now be the lowest point. You'd have to probably be close to the interior tunnel for the petcock to clear the valve cover and avoid the coils. Or is there a different model of petcock that might work if you swap the bung?

The tank may have not been in the rubber place, I'd have to double check honestly. I've searched petcocks back when this was a primary concern and came up empty handed. I will figure something out without cutting the tank back up.

[GV1390]

Some outstanding work is being done on this bike.  It looks great.

Thank you kind sir!

[GV1390]

Got someone lined up for you triple tree fabrication? If not I'd love to work with you on something custom.

So far, I am waiting for Kemp from Ripple Rock Racers to get back to me. What did you have in mind? PM me if you'd prefer, thanks!

[GV1390]

Wouldn't most of your problems be solved running 17s instead of 18s, and longer rear shocks? Also using the stock carbs for your stock motor would solve the clearance issue.

17s present a different set of issues.  Stock carburetors are not really a viable option for GV now that he's shelled out for the CRs.

I still prefer 17's also, stock carbs are not a viable option for my setup, period. I wanted carbs no one around here has, something I never had to worry about. I also wanted these carbs for when a different motor goes in, one day far far down the road. Buy it right the first time.

[GV1390]

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

When I ungraded to CR26 carbs I quickly discovered there was interference with the stock fuel petcock.



I couldn’t find a petcock that would clear the carbs so the interim solution was to machine a straight stainless steel fuel nipple and use an inline fuel tap from Motion Pro. This setup doesn't have a fuel reserve so I've had to learn my distance to empty range and adjust accordingly.

Yessir. This will most likely be the solution, just stinks no reserve especially considering I ride my motorcycles a TON, they aren't garage queens.

[GV1390]

Also using the stock carbs for your stock motor would solve the clearance issue.

Don't you worry buttercup, you won't be able to catch my "stock" motor.

 

[GV1390]

Don't you worry buttercup, you won't be able to catch my "stock" motor.

I always love it when teenaged girls fight...   

[GV1390]

Exactly as I pictured you. Got to love selfies!

Thanks not a selfie, sir! 

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