Author Topic: Project "Cafètracker" (Read 18502 times)

SixGun · « **Reply #75 on:** April 12, 2011, 02:03:39 AM »

Hey man, that tank stays where it is

Looks like the loop will finally be over here in Norway before the weekend. Dime City got it out fast.
Going to weld the loop and make the seatpan befoe the weekend is over.

henrikm · « **Reply #76 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:57:00 AM »

Quote from: SixGun on January 18, 2011, 10:46:43 AM

Quote from: strynboen on January 18, 2011, 09:37:09 AM
it pain"me a bit that you cut that brown 550 dovn..in denmark there is no more of the origenal 550 back..i have used 2 years to rebuild my...but ok its an free world..hope yoy sell the parts to an beliwer of facktry looks..and have an nice build..think ve must have an meting this summer..i kome anyvay to hønefoss this summer

Hi strynboen, if you would like to buy the bike before i start working on it - we can probably make a deal, i can get another "donor". I understand that others have feelings for the originals, but unfortunatly my passion are more on the customized side.
But on the other side, i guess you could get a nice original from UK or Germany (both my bikes are imported).
Hønefoss isnt that far away from me (about one hour), so that could be possible

Btw: the shop i got them from has other bikes that you might be interested in...and new bikes are added all the time as far as i know. I got mine for 13.000 and 15.000 nok, something i can live with, even though they are considered as projects.

This 750 was added for sale after i got the two 550`s, and im counting buttons .... looks pretty nice from the pics:

I actually bought this one, and it was delivered this morning

My first bike ever. Super excited to get started with the restoration. Will be put back to original condition.

strynboen · « **Reply #77 on:** April 12, 2011, 08:03:06 AM »

great news..hope we meets this summer...have almost my 550 ready..work on carburettors this days..
orginale 750 are not seen mutch this days..in scandinavia..
P1010001

SixGun · « **Reply #78 on:** April 14, 2011, 12:48:15 PM »

henrikm: Congrats!!

How do you like the bike? It looks real good in the picture...

(strynboen; din video kan ikke vises)

I finally got some work done today (and a couple of kilometers on the road

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The loop arrived today! And i had it cut to correct length, and welded it in place. I need to do some finish work with the grinder and some detail welding, but its there at least. So, tomorrow i can start working on the seatpan... should be pretty straight forward. Here is some pics:

SixGun · « **Reply #79 on:** April 15, 2011, 02:15:08 AM »

Smoothing things out and making a template for the seat...

strynboen · « **Reply #80 on:** April 15, 2011, 03:52:09 AM »

things happens fast nov..

..if you not are using yours side panels..i will gladly bay them..mine are meldet..tryied to klean paint off with asetone...in a plastic bag..it works paint fall of..but sidepanels died

SixGun · « **Reply #81 on:** April 15, 2011, 04:21:24 AM »

I`ll let you know if im not going to have them. One is a little damaged, but the other is great.

strynboen · « **Reply #82 on:** April 15, 2011, 07:15:18 AM »

i,ll try to get the old to work ..lets talk abaut it to summer..hope to get to norvay this summer..
faund a better tank in german e bay..my old vas rusted..

SixGun · « **Reply #83 on:** April 15, 2011, 11:22:30 AM »

Yes, we can talk about it later

More progress.... Made the seatpan this evening. Have to weld the seatmounts later, but at least its almost done and ready for some leather.

Cheers

strynboen · « **Reply #84 on:** April 15, 2011, 11:27:19 AM »

yesss tuborg...anyvhere anytime...skål...

Jt550 · « **Reply #85 on:** April 20, 2011, 06:40:35 AM »

Dude, I'm coming over to get that red tank if I don't see it on there soon....

I can't even find a good looking one that is kinda like it.. Where did u get it again?

henrikm · « **Reply #86 on:** April 20, 2011, 06:52:37 AM »

Thank you sir

the bike runs great and is generally in good condition.. Looking forward to riding it next season. I'm going to spend this summer redoing my workshop and setting everything up for the restoration next winter.
I've also got dibs on a 75 550 for a cafe racer project!

Your build is looking great, looking forward to seeing the bike when finished.

Hvor i Norge holder du til?

Quote from: SixGun on April 14, 2011, 12:48:15 PM

henrikm: Congrats!!
How do you like the bike? It looks real good in the picture...

emook · « **Reply #87 on:** April 20, 2011, 07:19:45 AM »

what did you make your seat pan out of?

Jt550 · « **Reply #88 on:** April 20, 2011, 07:26:27 AM »

Quote from: emook on April 20, 2011, 07:19:45 AM

what did you make your seat pan out of?

Not to butt in, but look up "Polly pan gel seat kit" but I'll bet he used steel..
"Tread napping over"

SixGun · « **Reply #89 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:05:50 AM »

Stainless...

SixGun · « **Reply #90 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:07:01 AM »

Some updated pics... lots of more to do.
Now i got to figure out wich wires and electrical stuff that can be completely removed

Jt550 · « **Reply #91 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:18:54 AM »

Diggin it

But whats the idea withe the speedo & tach, they seem huge! Like u can see them from space...

strynboen · « **Reply #92 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:51:12 AM »

idea for an tank..yamaha dt 175

SixGun · « **Reply #93 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:58:02 AM »

Quote from: Jt500 on April 20, 2011, 09:18:54 AM

Diggin it

But whats the idea withe the speedo & tach, they seem huge! Like u can see them from space...

They ARE visible from the space...haha. No, they will be gone, just needed the bike operational for the last few days, and didnt want to remove to much. Im on the task ;-)

SixGun · « **Reply #94 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:58:53 AM »

Quote from: strynboen on April 20, 2011, 09:51:12 AM

idea for an tank..yamaha dt 175

Yeah, why not

And - I really need a new exhaust! Have been trying to email that guy (motogpworks) who made that awesome 4-4 stainless exhaust, but no luck yet... I really, really want a set!!!! So if you read this..., please get in touch.

strynboen · « **Reply #95 on:** April 20, 2011, 10:11:17 AM »

just test,,i will drive vith this

SixGun · « **Reply #96 on:** April 21, 2011, 12:17:47 AM »

That looks really good strynboen!

SixGun · « **Reply #97 on:** April 21, 2011, 05:31:20 AM »

Instrumentcluter is gone, and now im tidying up the electrical system. What a mess...

Jt550 · « **Reply #98 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:30:06 PM »

Quote from: SixGun on April 21, 2011, 05:31:20 AM

Instrumentcluter is gone, and now im tidying up the electrical system. What a mess...

I dread the day I have to wire my 500.... Newly named "dirty little whore" ...... The idea of just a whole new home made harness is almost better then dissecting the old "rats nest"

Good Luck

SixGun · « **Reply #99 on:** April 22, 2011, 09:01:00 AM »

Its best to make a new one, at least if youre going the route i am...to remove almost everything

But now i really need some input.... Is there any company that make custom tripple trees for these bikes??

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Author Topic: Project "Cafètracker" (Read 18502 times)