Author Topic: "INSPIRATION GALLERY " (Read 2251179 times)

wannabridin · « **Reply #4100 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:07:18 AM »

i like that too, very unique rear end, thats for sure!! and an 8-ball oil tank, wicked!!

754 · « **Reply #4101 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:16:39 AM »

I am thinking on the next 750 I do, I want the engine covers to look like hard anodizing, the darkgreen/gray look, sorta like the Wrenchmonkeys bike.. with probably stock siver heads, barrels cases.. just think that would look sorta new and not done to death..

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #4102 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:55:28 PM »

Some vintage posters:

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #4103 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:57:19 PM »

A few more:

kmoll70 · « **Reply #4104 on:** February 06, 2010, 06:18:29 AM »

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #4105 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:23:00 AM »

Quote from: kmoll70 on February 06, 2010, 06:18:29 AM

While I'm not hard up on the color combo.... that'll be one clean mofo when it's done.

Little_Horse · « **Reply #4106 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:43:12 AM »

I still think alloy wheels don't look as cafe racer as spokes, JMO the bike above would be even more awesome with some spokers.

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #4107 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:03:46 AM »

Not to be contrarian, but IMHO the alloys look great on this bike. They balance off the mass of the motor and slab-sided tank/seat combo and look very "Euro-Roadracey."

BTW, I really like the seat. I'd like to see more pics of this bike. And I'm especially interested in the front fork treatment. Impressive build. RR

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #4108 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:05:52 AM »

Hey RR -

You don't happen to have a flat track tail handy do you?

I need one.

traveler · « **Reply #4109 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:26:05 AM »

I really like that last one!

The Lester wheels, which look like they have either been stripped and had the finish "dulled" or have been powercoated flat siler.....VERY nice.

2nd on whose bike that is.....I REALLY like this one!

~Joe

wannabridin · « **Reply #4110 on:** February 06, 2010, 09:55:16 AM »

Quote from: soichiro on February 05, 2010, 08:57:19 PM

A few more:

soichiro,

any way you could e-mail me the full res. files of all these posters?? i'd love to print some up!!

Ecosse · « **Reply #4111 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:07:23 AM »

Quote from: kmoll70 on February 06, 2010, 06:18:29 AM

i wonder if that's not a paint combo but rather the masking?

anyway i love it!! the cafe/ roadracer line gets fuzzy i notice. most of what we see on this forum i'd say is replica-racer. judging by pix the early cafes didn't usually have rear sets or bum-stop seats.

these were hot rods on a budget folks.

(so says the self appointed expert)

more info/ pix please!!!!!!

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #4112 on:** February 06, 2010, 11:32:57 AM »

Quote from: HavocTurbo on February 06, 2010, 09:05:52 AM

Hey RR -

You don't happen to have a flat track tail handy do you?

I need one.

No luck on this end, HT... We're doing a bunch of seats - the CB500/550 and K7-8 Giuliari-styles have just been released along with the earlier K0-6 versions, and we hope to be able to expand the line further around mid-year.

Nothing planned in the "flat track" style though; most everything we've done or planned is a more vintage Euro-roadrace style. I think "Omar's" sells some flat track stuff, though... RR

kmoll70 · « **Reply #4113 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:28:27 PM »

Ecosse is correct, it is just masking tape. I am trying to lay out a paint scheme for the bike.

here is an older picture of the bike in just primer

as for the mags i think i actually bought them from RR (probably why he is so fond of them). Sandblasted and powdercoated Bavarian Silver

Zaipai · « **Reply #4114 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:45:09 PM »

Quote from: kmoll70 on February 06, 2010, 12:28:27 PM

What front forks are those?

kmoll70 · « **Reply #4115 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:06:34 PM »

assorted cb750 components. lowered about an 1 3/4" (spacer under the dampening rod) and pushed up in the upper forks about another 1 3/4". Covered with BCR fork covers

(pick above is before i had put the spacers under the dampening rod)

Zaipai · « **Reply #4116 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:11:57 PM »

Quote from: kmoll70 on February 06, 2010, 01:06:34 PM

assorted cb750 components. lowered about an 1 3/4" (spacer under the dampening rod) and pushed up in the upper forks about another 1 3/4". Covered with BCR fork covers

(pick above is before i had put the spacers under the dampening rod)

Good call, super clean looking..

Ecosse · « **Reply #4117 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:29:19 PM »

love this bike and the benjie covers are a nice touch.

what's that headlight?

what paint used on your engine?

do you have a build thread on this?

we (i) need close up pix... pleeeeeeease!

yes, i am pathetic.

kmoll70 · « **Reply #4118 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:16:02 PM »

Headlight is a Carpy T-Bar lamp. Modified stock cb750 housing. And BCR headlight ears

Here is a close up shot of the motor

Here is one of the bare frame and engine after powder coat

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #4119 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:02:50 AM »

Quote from: kmoll70 on February 06, 2010, 12:28:27 PM

as for the mags i think i actually bought them from RR (probably why he is so fond of them). Sandblasted and powdercoated Bavarian Silver

Those old Lesters never looked so good! I'm proud of you, Bro! I've usually flipped every set of Lesters I've gotten, but I picked up a set with a disk rear and I think they're gonna get used soon.

RR

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #4120 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:02:34 AM »

Niiicccceee!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-cafe-racing-bike_W0QQitemZ280460127052QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item414cb9eb4c

Zaipai · « **Reply #4121 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:28:55 AM »

Quote from: Rat400F on February 07, 2010, 11:02:34 AM

Niiicccceee!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-cafe-racing-bike_W0QQitemZ280460127052QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item414cb9eb4c

Very nice, needs a little tlc but very nice 79...

wannabridin · « **Reply #4122 on:** February 08, 2010, 06:19:23 AM »

kmoll,

i'm interested in a build thread too!! i'm really curious about the work you've done on your frame. looks like you have some bracing welded up in there along with a super clean tail section. can you elaborate more to the work you've done on the frame? also, where'd you get the oil tank? killer looking bike! i've never seen Lesters look that good!!!

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #4123 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:10:15 AM »

Quote from: wannabridin on February 06, 2010, 09:55:16 AM

Quote from: soichiro on February 05, 2010, 08:57:19 PM
A few more:

soichiro,

any way you could e-mail me the full res. files of all these posters?? i'd love to print some up!!

Hi wannabridin,
Unfortunately I don't have any higher resolution versions of those. The ones I posted are the only ones I have.

ev0lve · « **Reply #4124 on:** February 08, 2010, 10:03:05 AM »

BikeEXIF - Yuri Shif

"using a Ducati Monster engine and transmission. The frame, bodywork and swingarm suspension are Shif’s own creations and the front fork is a modified Showa item. Custom perimeter brakes give the wheels a clean profile."

http://www.bikeexif.com/yuri-shif-custom
http://yurishifmoto.com

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