Author Topic: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project (Read 150993 times)

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #425 on:** November 09, 2011, 10:37:43 AM »

Tweakin and B you guys are making me sick with envy. Found a 78 cb750f with 8,500 miles on it for 2k...guess I'm getting it! Awesome inspiration! I'm down in Tacoma BTW. ( :

brandEn · « **Reply #426 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:13:54 PM »

Hey Thanks! Nice to see another PNW F on here. I got some parts for sale if your interested....

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #427 on:** November 11, 2011, 02:55:11 PM »

Depends on what you have. Picking the bike up next Friday. Bars? More GL1000 wheels? ( ;

brandEn · « **Reply #428 on:** November 11, 2011, 03:52:40 PM »

Actually I have a set of black Bikemaster Superbike bars I will donate to your bike for a small donation of ale to my belly! Once you get the bike and figure out what ya need keep me in mind. I have some extra bits here and there so does tweakin and between the two of us we might have a thing or to to help you along.

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #429 on:** November 11, 2011, 04:06:55 PM »

You and Tweakin are monsters, of course I'll be keeping you guys in mind thanks. Torn between superbike and drag bars. I'll get there.

Radam · « **Reply #430 on:** November 14, 2011, 02:28:42 PM »

I have a 78 cb750F and I've tried drag bars, clubmans and superbike bars. I like the superbike bars the best. I rode 1200 miles in 3 days with the drag bars before I decided to switch to the superbike bars. I wish I would have done it sooner.

Drag bars

Super bike

Sorry, threadjack over.

brandEn · « **Reply #431 on:** November 14, 2011, 05:08:30 PM »

I had clubmans on first, hated them. Superbike bars next, loved the comfort but wanted something more stylish. Norman Hyde M bars are my third bars and I love them. Superbike bars comfort but way more stylin IMO.

brandEn · « **Reply #432 on:** November 19, 2011, 02:38:58 PM »

Completed my GL1000 front end, Dresda swingarm, and spoke conversion today. I ran into a few issues with the rear axle spacers but got it figured out. I think it looks way better than the Comstars. Now I just need to get the rearsets finished up and she will be ready for a shakedown.

Powdercoated my new Norman Hyde M bars black.

The GL1000 forks are an inch taller than the F3 forks so I raised them in the clamps. You can also see my Voxonda preload adjusters.

NOS genuine Dresda swingarm with fresh powdercoat, Vortex spools, and a 86 VFR axle.

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #433 on:** November 19, 2011, 02:58:57 PM »

Very, very nice Branden. What are those bolts with space on them above your exhaust/ below oil tank?

brandEn · « **Reply #434 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:07:04 PM »

Thanks. One is the swingarm mount bolt and the other is one of the engine mounts. The footpeg brackets and hangers go there but I am going to be installing rearsets so they just wait....

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #435 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:14:15 PM »

Ah, already two steps ahead! You and Tweakin should start your own shop here in the Great P.N.W. building and selling these things... Beatiful work...

tweakin · « **Reply #436 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:14:55 PM »

Looks great B!

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #437 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:16:49 PM »

I want one...

FunJimmy · « **Reply #438 on:** November 19, 2011, 04:58:37 PM »

Branden

The bike looks great. Spokes are much nicer than Comstars IMO.
That Dresda didn't come with paddock stand spools.
Who welded the bosses in for ya?

FJ

brandEn · « **Reply #439 on:** November 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM »

No welding required, drilled a hole and installed a fender washer and nylock nut.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #440 on:** November 19, 2011, 05:56:57 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on November 19, 2011, 05:00:10 PM

No welding required, drilled a hole and installed a fender washer and nylock nut.

Clever!

hapakev · « **Reply #441 on:** November 19, 2011, 07:21:02 PM »

Looks Flippin Sweet!! You have so many of the elements from the Vision I have for my bike (in my head). The paint, style and overall look are an inspiration to me and my build. Thanks for sharing.

brandEn · « **Reply #442 on:** November 20, 2011, 05:25:44 AM »

Thanks Kev, I love to share and inspire!

Doctor_D · « **Reply #443 on:** November 20, 2011, 09:18:13 AM »

Congrats Branden. Very tasteful. GL1000 forks are high on my list to-do's.

Speaking of "to-do's", let's get her on the dyno and see what she can do.

Bgbrnbby · « **Reply #444 on:** November 20, 2011, 09:44:00 AM »

Quote from: Doctor_D on November 20, 2011, 09:18:13 AM

Congrats Branden. Very tasteful. GL1000 forks are high on my list to-do's.

Speaking of "to-do's", let's get her on the dyno and see what she can do.

Dr. D there is a guy outside Portland selling his GL1000 front end and wheels. Doesn't say how much he wants...

FunJimmy · « **Reply #445 on:** November 21, 2011, 12:54:52 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on October 28, 2011, 03:15:27 PM

Also figured I would give a sneek peak of the rearsets FunJimmy is helping tweakin and I design and build.

I can’t believe you bought that whole Town & Country, wood is good story I sold you guys.
Just how many beers did we drink?
Those look ridiculous.
He he.

FJ

greenjeans · « **Reply #446 on:** November 21, 2011, 01:01:47 PM »

Looking good Branden - especially like the lines of the paint. I like how that bottom bit of black ties the seat pan, tank and side covers all together.
Very nice shape and upholstery on the seat as well.
Beautiful bike.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #447 on:** November 21, 2011, 07:52:02 PM »

If you wanna tidy things up a bit, this might be a way to go.

brandEn · « **Reply #448 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:14:21 PM »

#$%*in #$%*in Jim. wow...

tweakin · « **Reply #449 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:16:03 PM »

Bravo Jim..... Do you want the rights to my first born?

Quote from: FunJimmy on November 21, 2011, 07:52:02 PM

If you wanna tidy things up a bit, this might be a way to go.

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Author Topic: TAO --- The South Seattle Cafe Project (Read 150993 times)