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Offline Will McD

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Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« on: June 26, 2009, 02:36:18 PM »
Ok, so this is my completed 1982 Honda CB650C cafe racer. Sorry I didn't make a thread but I am a student and this project has taken me 2 summers to finish with no spare time to take enough pics.

Everything including paint was done by me minus the upholstery.

Tank is off an older Kawasaki modified to fit
Seat is Fiberglass with stock battery underneath
Pods are K&N
clubmans
Metallic Black Paint

I hope you like it as much as I do.
 

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2009, 02:37:23 PM »
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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2009, 03:04:21 PM »
Any engine work other than the aftermarket air filters?

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2009, 07:34:01 PM »
not that i've done

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2009, 08:27:13 PM »
What size tire/rim do you have on the back?
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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2009, 08:33:25 PM »
Looks very nice and proper, but I would very much recommend fork brace, it is likely to make noticeable improvement in handling.
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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2009, 08:42:21 PM »
Very nice, you need closer up pics!

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2009, 08:54:17 AM »
Diggin' that tank and seat.  Has a cool look to it.
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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2009, 09:12:40 AM »
Looks good.

I see that you've got those K&N Oval Air Filters (1 filter for 2 carbs).  How was the fit?  I always had issues with the cone filters hitting the frame and I wondered about those oval ones.

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2009, 12:29:39 AM »
Looks very nice and proper, but I would very much recommend fork brace, it is likely to make noticeable improvement in handling.

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2009, 04:58:04 PM »
Cool mods, looks like you could do with a trail bike with all that farm scenery. :D
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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2009, 02:20:59 PM »
Looks very nice and proper, but I would very much recommend fork brace, it is likely to make noticeable improvement in handling.

Yahhh I want to make one, or else put the front fender on, but either way I'm planning on doing something about that

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2009, 02:23:45 PM »
Looks good.

I see that you've got those K&N Oval Air Filters (1 filter for 2 carbs).  How was the fit?  I always had issues with the cone filters hitting the frame and I wondered about those oval ones.

Cheers, Joe

Yah those are the only filters K&M say will fit, and they do fit, although very very tightly. The chrome plates do rub against the frame, but they are dead sexy IMO 8)

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Re: Finished 82 CB650 cafe racer (Lots of Pics)
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2009, 02:40:42 PM »
Very nice, you need closer up pics!

Brandon

OK :D