Author Topic: More "Cafe Racer" griping. (Read 7558 times)

phil71 · « **on:** August 25, 2011, 03:37:14 PM »

I know people from that show probably cruise these forums, and I'm sorry if I offend. That said, the show is #$%*ing awful.
It's so ADD I keep thinking I'm sitting on my channel changer button. Do you ever finish ANYTHING or do you just

bollingball · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:43:00 PM »

Stop watching it I did when they (Fuller) cut up that 69.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:46:22 PM »

...better yet, get rid of the whole damn television...one less excuse to not go riding...

Gordon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:48:02 PM »

Quote from: bollingball on August 25, 2011, 03:43:00 PM

Stop watching it

+1

I don't think it's just a coincidence that I've never watched the show and have also never been pissed off by it. When it comes to commercial interests, the only real vote you have is to either pay attention or not pay attention. Even if you're watching and don't like it, you're still paying attention and still supporting it. Posting your thoughts on the internet is just a bonus for the show, regardless of your opinion of it.

donny · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:49:47 PM »

ditto...

I was hoping for better.

I waited for them to show bikes, more bikes, I don't give a #$%* about the Ace, Rocker 59 etc. anymore. I get it.

Final straw, was indeed, when the #$%*s cut up the 69.

cb550inct · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:57:35 PM »

I agree they should finish a story line quicker.

I wish they would show more normal guys building bikes for themselves. Like DIY has renovation realities. normal people working on their house. I dont need to see some builder with 500,000 dollars in tools building a bike.

phil71 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2011, 04:25:34 PM »

here's what billy joel thinks!

KingCustomCycles.com · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2011, 04:37:29 PM »

What does Billy Joel think? I think we should all make tech video clips with some humor for youtube and let everyone know how cool it is to own a SOHC and work on it.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2011, 04:49:02 PM »

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:02:14 PM »

I saw the first series and thought it was crap, well, not so much the show, just the bikes and the dickheads who built them, I've never seen such crap, it really made "Biker buildoff" and "American chopper" look good.

Having said that, I'm waiting to see the second series so I can make fun of it some more.

bollingball · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:27:48 PM »

As I said don't watch it
If you don't build it they will not come = ratings

Deacon Thunder · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2011, 05:41:23 PM »

I have watched every show. The way they cut and re-cut the same footage I'm convinced they only have 30 minutes of total programming. The Brian Fuller segment was total crap...........he needs to stick with cars. The cafe/street fighter Ducati.........what the heck was that! All that a side...it did get me interested in my CB750 project. Thus I'm working on a bike that will be a conversation starter at a CMA booth or on the road. Most folks don't take much notice of my new Goldwing. This is the wrong forum for this but I have my eyes open for that just right Norton Commando.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2011, 06:26:14 PM »

You better not be thinking about cutting up a commando mate, that's worthy of a public lynching and picnic day in some parts.............

DJ_AX · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2011, 06:45:28 PM »

I found many clips from season 1 on YouTube...
A few were interesting.
like this one...
http://youtu.be/yQxkWBwIreY
but then I came across a few that were really bad.
and then the one with the crash.
after that I've concluded yeah the show really sucks...
I'm glad I didn't have to stretch that out over a whole TV season and instead got it all in one evening of bootleg youtube clips.
I laughed at the joke... and now it's just not funny anymore.

robdrobd · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2011, 06:59:06 PM »

Ugh. When they chopped that sandcast in half it was like watching a horror film .

jonnycakes · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2011, 06:59:57 PM »

I've got the Dime City guy down here in Crearwater..........great guys, i too would like more bike building.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:02:32 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on August 25, 2011, 06:59:06 PM

Ugh. When they chopped that sandcast in half it was like watching a horror film .

Is there a youtube clip of that scene mate? I haven't seen season 2 yet. Cheers, Terry.

Deacon Thunder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:08:18 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on August 25, 2011, 06:26:14 PM

You better not be thinking about cutting up a commando mate, that's worthy of a public lynching and picnic day in some parts.............

No way!!!! I just what to find the bike I almost bought back in 1977. Totally stock totally pristine.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:37:12 PM »

That's good to see mate, I'll take the tar off the boil, and put my bag of feathers away for later.............

robdrobd · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:46:55 PM »

I don't think half of these "professional" builders could restore or build using what most of us use. In my case hand me down tools from my old man and sale items from harbor freight. Going to the back room to look for brand new parts is a fantasy world.

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2011, 08:03:31 PM »

Most folks rebuild their SOHC's with brains and passion, rather than 'tools and tats'... thankfully.

phil71 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2011, 01:19:02 AM »

got some ink, and a saws-all. put me on TV mother#$%*ers!

dave500 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2011, 01:29:27 AM »

ugg,,i dont watch any #$%* like that,i know itll only make me cringe,,i did watch the alligator hunters one though because my wife made me,,how many times did they not have loaded guns at the wrong time?#$%*?

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #23 on:** August 26, 2011, 01:50:21 AM »

no one likes it?

i love that show

if i had a tv and if i watched it lol

kajtek · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:11:37 AM »

i watched one episode, then started feeling embarassed that my 400 is in the style of a cafe racer. if anyone asks what my bike is now is say its a STREET RACER.

it just seems like the knobs that built choppers decided to have a go at something different, but used the same god awful principles of awful paint, chrome everything and too much money.

ashley

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