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Offline 754

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Brats or Cafe ??
« on: December 17, 2010, 07:32:35 AM »
Which do you prefer?
 And Why?

 Man, when I dont want a poll it pops up, when I want it , it does not..... >:(
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010, 11:01:55 AM »
cafe.Generally they are built to perform better,Brat looks cool but....
its better to regret something you have done,than something you havent.Except playing with explosives.

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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 12:32:51 PM »
Cafe`
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2010, 02:11:55 PM »
Brats with kraut and a good pilsner

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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2010, 02:16:23 PM »
cafe.Generally they are built to perform better,Brat looks cool but....

I don't think so, i have seen plenty with 16 inch wheels and lowered fronts and they Won't handle better like that and just adding clubmans and maybe a glass tank and rearsets won't make them handle any better either. Cafe's are like arseholes, everyone has one and for that reason alone i wouldn't own one, i like to be a little different.... ;)

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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2010, 02:25:42 PM »
Definitely prefer the brat style....something about cafe'd bikes just doesn't do it for me...something about the knee dented tanks and fibreglass seats...

Anyhow, I think prefer more stockish looking bikes to either...but to each his own!
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2010, 02:28:37 PM »
I love the knee dented tank. But dont like cheap hot dogs. lol
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2010, 04:08:16 PM »
I am speaking for myself and my buddies who build cafe's,we try and upgrade the suspension,more power,modern parts when applicable(tires,bearings,oil etc)And though I kinda like the look of 16 inchers,I wouldnt do it.less weight as well.
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2010, 07:22:00 PM »
 Brat for me...
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2010, 11:54:43 PM »
if it works good, it looks good...
If it works good, it looks good...

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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2010, 05:16:47 AM »
 I've had both. Both built on XS650's.
 The cafe' was beautiful. I would literally stop in the garage and stare at it. The wasp-like lines. The impression of improved handling with the Clubmans and the seating position.
 But it was a pain in  the neck on long rides. Literally.
 The Brat bike was much more comfortable. It was at least as fast or faster since it was so stripped down.
 I ended up selling them both earlier this year. Now I ride a CB500 and I'm working on a stock restoration of a '75 XS650B.
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 07:10:51 AM »
not to sound like a dill hole,but whats the differance?i see cafe this,brats this,new to this cafe/brats thing, =thanks chuck
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2010, 09:27:46 AM »
any bike is better than no Bike. :)Those XS' are great,nice job.
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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2010, 09:47:48 AM »
I've had both. Both built on XS650's.
 The cafe' was beautiful. I would literally stop in the garage and stare at it. The wasp-like lines. The impression of improved handling with the Clubmans and the seating position.
 But it was a pain in  the neck on long rides. Literally.
 The Brat bike was much more comfortable. It was at least as fast or faster since it was so stripped down.
 I ended up selling them both earlier this year. Now I ride a CB500 and I'm working on a stock restoration of a '75 XS650B.
 Build what you like.



I really like the look of this bike.  Now you have me looking for an XS750 tank for my 79 XS650.  The XS650 Specials always looked a bit heavy in the rear and you have effectively stretched out the look of the bike.

Offline BlindJoe

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Re: Brats or Cafe ??
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2010, 09:56:22 AM »
I have no preference really, any style of bike that appears to be well thought out and well executed, in addition to having a healthy balance of form and function, will get my adoration.