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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #225 on: September 05, 2013, 04:30:26 PM »
Quote from: Dyrden on August 03, 2013, 07:23:56 PM


Sorry I havent been around much.  I got a supermoto and have been playing on that.  I also took the CB apart again.  Shes getting a new tank, tail, saddle, oil tank, harness, oil lines, and paint amongst other things.  Heres one of the first new pieces:



I hope to have her re-done by October and will be riding it to Barber.


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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #226 on: September 06, 2013, 12:25:49 AM »
Quote from: Dyrden on August 03, 2013, 07:23:56 PM
I hope to have her re-done by October and will be riding it to Barber.

You need a haircut? ;D
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #227 on: September 11, 2013, 11:48:22 AM »
Quote from: Dyrden on August 03, 2013, 07:23:56 PM

... Shes getting a new tank, tail, saddle...


I have two questions for you...

1. What is the reason for the changes after such a short period of time? Problems with the Benji tank or just want a new look?

2. How did that RFID hold up and what kind did you get?

Cheers
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #228 on: December 01, 2013, 07:30:35 PM »
Quote from: Stoli on September 11, 2013, 11:48:22 AM
Quote from: Dyrden on August 03, 2013, 07:23:56 PM

... Shes getting a new tank, tail, saddle...


I have two questions for you...

1. What is the reason for the changes after such a short period of time? Problems with the Benji tank or just want a new look?

2. How did that RFID hold up and what kind did you get?

Cheers

1) Bikes are never done... and I wasnt happy with the finish of the tank.
2) Generic one from ebay, its worked flawlessly but isnt on the bike anymore.  I ran out of room.

Heres how she sits now.  Almost done:


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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #229 on: December 02, 2013, 08:21:09 AM »
Very nice.
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #230 on: December 02, 2013, 11:06:48 AM »
Quote from: Dyrden on December 01, 2013, 07:30:35 PM

...Bikes are never done...


You might want to consider this bike done now. If you feel the need to change something, maybe you should just build a new bike.  ;)  I must admit that I liked everything about your previous build except the paint. The new look is awesome. I'd love to see a few non-photoshopped pics...
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #231 on: December 02, 2013, 11:12:19 AM »
Bike looks great!

How much did you end up lowering the front?
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #232 on: December 02, 2013, 05:23:21 PM »
Quote from: squirley on December 02, 2013, 11:12:19 AM
Bike looks great!

How much did you end up lowering the front?

I want to say about 1.5 inches, but the springs were worn out and I installed cartridge emulators and preload adjusters so its hard for me to say exactly.
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #233 on: December 02, 2013, 05:25:49 PM »
Quote from: Stoli on December 02, 2013, 11:06:48 AM
Quote from: Dyrden on December 01, 2013, 07:30:35 PM

...Bikes are never done...


You might want to consider this bike done now. If you feel the need to change something, maybe you should just build a new bike.  ;)  I must admit that I liked everything about your previous build except the paint. The new look is awesome. I'd love to see a few non-photoshopped pics...

Ha, noted.  I think Ill move on to the next bike after its running again.  I think the paint became less appealing over time.  What would you suggest? Its raw steel right now, but I have some ideas in mind.  Ill take more once I get some primer on the tank and tail. 
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #234 on: December 04, 2013, 05:37:29 AM »
This is/was the most beautiful 750 café I have seen.
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #235 on: December 05, 2013, 05:17:49 AM »

I'm the wrong guy to ask for input on a color. I've been trying to figure out how to paint my own bike (project #2) for over 3 months now. I'm not a fan of the bright and flashy themes. It's hard to say without looking at your bike in person, but I like the raw steel look. I realize the above picture has been touched up a bit but I think it looks cool just like that.
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #236 on: December 05, 2013, 09:53:20 AM »

Untitled by bailey_james62@ymail.com, on Flickr
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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #237 on: January 28, 2014, 09:13:29 PM »
A little more progress.  The oil lines are stainless, bent and all dry fitted.  Tail light and Reg/Rec just need final wiring but shes about ready to ride.


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Re: Craigslist 750 Cafe, Version 2 on deck
« Reply #238 on: January 29, 2014, 03:48:00 AM »
Quote from: Dyrden on August 03, 2013, 07:23:56 PM


Sorry I havent been around much.  I got a supermoto and have been playing on that.  I also took the CB apart again.  Shes getting a new tank, tail, saddle, oil tank, harness, oil lines, and paint amongst other things.  Heres one of the first new pieces:



I hope to have her re-done by October and will be riding it to Barber.

That's awesome! Is it a venting? Where did you get it?

Cheers,
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