Author Topic: "INSPIRATION GALLERY " (Read 2268826 times)

Spikeybike · « **Reply #750 on:** January 20, 2009, 10:15:07 PM »

OHHHHH NO that sucks .. hold on

Spikeybike · « **Reply #751 on:** January 20, 2009, 10:18:58 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___Detroit-Bros-Harley-Davidson-Buell-Custom-Cafe-Racer_W0QQitemZ200294944131QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item200294944131&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|

here's this for now

steelworker · « **Reply #752 on:** January 21, 2009, 07:35:32 AM »

Quote from: spikeybike on January 20, 2009, 10:14:19 PM

That's very nearly a great looking bike, spikey. Just needs a few things sorting:
1. Bolt the bottom of the shocks where they're supposed to be, so the bike isn't so ridiculously high at the back. This would then allow you to:
2. Shorten the chain and remove the bobbin that's keeping the chain off the swingarm on the driven side of the chain (not a great idea - either it'll wear out fast or break something).
3. Bolt a proper exhaust to it, instead of the "custom" looking thing that'son there now.
4. Remove or replace the little winged heel guards from the pegs.

The seller/builder says it was built for a tall person to ride, but I can't see how the ridiculous stance of the bike helps. It may allow you to keep your legs straight down to the ground when stationary, but the distance between your arse and the pegs is unchanged when you're riding it.

A cafe racer built by a custom bike builder.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #753 on:** January 21, 2009, 07:42:46 AM »

yeah , i don't really care for the exhaust either , there is for sure some "room for improvement" but overall i thought is pretty sweet, the Detroit Bro. have made some pretty crazy choppers, think they should have researched the cafe a little better

can't figure out how to enlarge the pics without totally ruining the resolution tho

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #754 on:** January 21, 2009, 08:48:56 AM »

See if this works

I agree some room for improvement but very nicely done

mateo tomas · « **Reply #755 on:** January 21, 2009, 10:23:42 AM »

i dig the faring... but bags, seat, exhaust need to go. That ride height is supermotarded

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #756 on:** January 21, 2009, 12:04:22 PM »

Dig the triangular pattern of the chain...

Think that'll go popping off on a good pothole?

mateo tomas · « **Reply #757 on:** January 21, 2009, 03:34:10 PM »

Spikeybike · « **Reply #758 on:** January 21, 2009, 03:34:46 PM »

Quote from: mateo tomas on January 21, 2009, 03:34:10 PM

fastbroshi · « **Reply #759 on:** January 21, 2009, 04:16:59 PM »

Quote from: mateo tomas on January 21, 2009, 10:23:42 AM

i dig the faring... but bags, seat, exhaust need to go. That ride height is supermotarded

Oh Lordy that's funny...I agree. Wow that chain. No words. Isn't that dangerous? I love that seat though.

754 · « **Reply #760 on:** January 21, 2009, 07:47:32 PM »

I call that bike, "The MUTARD"..

I think they have better taste in chicks than bikes..

dont think I can be bothered to look at their other stuff...

Ecosse · « **Reply #761 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:09:00 AM »

Man I like that #27.

Hope these haven't been posted already.

Ecosse · « **Reply #762 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:11:54 AM »

more.

Ecosse · « **Reply #763 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:17:42 AM »

Really like the first one.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #764 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:48:05 AM »

That 2nd one isn't bad either..

Mick

cafeconleche · « **Reply #765 on:** January 22, 2009, 09:34:33 AM »

any info on the first bike?

i love it

UnCrash · « **Reply #766 on:** January 22, 2009, 09:48:36 AM »

Quote

any info on the first bike?

i love it

Yes, it's running lean!

alltherightpills · « **Reply #767 on:** January 22, 2009, 10:22:16 AM »

Quote from: UnCrash on January 22, 2009, 09:48:36 AM

Yes, it's running lean!

Nice one.

kbmx613 · « **Reply #768 on:** January 22, 2009, 10:32:38 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on January 22, 2009, 12:09:00 AM

Man I like that #27.

Hope these haven't been posted already.

What is that second bike? i've gotta know.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #769 on:** January 22, 2009, 10:38:41 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on January 22, 2009, 12:17:42 AM

Really like the first one.

by the way Ecosse, that Kawi was posted a the first page of this thread

Geez, some people

mateo tomas · « **Reply #770 on:** January 22, 2009, 10:41:46 AM »

Quote from: kbmx613 on January 22, 2009, 10:32:38 AM

Quote from: Ecosse on January 22, 2009, 12:09:00 AM
Man I like that #27.

Hope these haven't been posted already.

What is that second bike? i've gotta know.

I beleive the guy is from belgium? (somewhere in europe) and had his builds (he did two) chronicled on caferacer.net
If I can find the threads I will post

Ecosse · « **Reply #771 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:23:49 AM »

Quote from: spikeybike on January 22, 2009, 10:38:41 AM

Quote from: Ecosse on January 22, 2009, 12:17:42 AM
Really like the first one.

by the way Ecosse, that Kawi was posted a the first page of this thread Geez, some people

A pox on you for having a good memory! Just revisited the first page (outta guilt... grandma spikey!

) and there are some dang cool bikes posted... Trackers included!!

Ecosse · « **Reply #772 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:29:46 AM »

Quote from: UnCrash on January 22, 2009, 09:48:36 AM

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any info on the first bike?

i love it

Yes, it's running lean!

Yeah but it makes the pipes look sooo cool!

Who cares how it runs or what it does to the engine?

Actually I read some guy wanting that effect with his hot rod with SS headers took a rag sprayed with WD-40 and gave 'em a rub down while still warm. Can anyone corroborate this?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #773 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:41:44 AM »

Any single walled chrome pipe will eventually blue/tarnish over time (lean or not)..

squirley · « **Reply #774 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:35:51 PM »

If you take a bare pipe, and wide on Mop N Glow on the pipes and let it burn in then wipe it off, it will do the same thing. I do it on two stroke pipes.

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