I have the Carpy exhaust on mine. tried the stock jets (105) went up to 115 and it runs like a top.
I'll keep this in mind when I'm tuning! Thanks.
A lot of guys think that a café racer means putting pod filters on the carbs. Don't do it, keep the stock airbox.
I hate the stock airbox. I'm definitely not keeping this. I'm gonna try velocity stacks first. Someone better than me should be able to tune it.
If you are intent on doing the café conversion there are a couple of things you need to get right. If you want clubman bars or clip-ons you have to put rear sets also. If you don't it will be miserable trying to ride it.
I am going with the clip ons with new rearsets.
Also, keep the front fender. Cut it down if you want but it does provide some rigidity to the front end and it will also keep the crap from the road from flying up at you.
So far the fender is out. I bought a fork brace to stabilize it. But, i might consider the smaller front fender...thanks!
Don't under any circumstances go hack stuff off of the frame until you know exactly what you want to do with the bike.
do your research on all the parts you want and count the cost. You can spend a lot of money and still end up with a piece of crap.
Frame is hacked up...so too late for this advice. Dave has experience so I think we hacked off the correct items. And i'm very concerned about ending up with a piece of crap. That's why i'm in no hurry to finish this project. it can take another year, as long as it's fantastic when it's done.
One thing you should do is change all the wheel bearings, swing arm bushings and steering stem bearings. I recommend All Balls.
This part is complete. Well, the wheel bearings arent but swing arm was completed and steering stem bearings too.
Thanks for you input...this is good advice for sure. Much appreciated!
