Topic: OCR Alloy CB350 GP Cafe RacerTanks......are now available!!

[turboboy]

Have you actually tried the tank link on their page or just the site?
Even loading the home site take awhile to load , it's the same even for my work's computer

[ohiocaferacer]

Sorry guys......not making tanks at this time.

Unfortunately, I just dont have the time needed to put into these tanks. After working a regular day job, family and wanting to spend more time with my son(teenager....and will soon ditch dad for hanging with his buds and chasing the ladies)......just doesnt leave the time I feel is needed to produce a quality product. I wont rush or cut corners on my stuff just to get it out the door.

I plan on making tanks again, will update the website and post the information as soon as they are available.
Thanks,
Greg

[turboboy]

Thanks Greg
When you do can you drop me a line , I'm keen to get a tank in the next 6 months to get my bike finished.

Cheers
Richard
Australia

[ohiocaferacer]

Hello everyone.....been awhile since I have posted, but wanted to let everyone know that I have started to build aluminum tanks again (slowly....LOL). Funny how you stop doing something and it takes awhile to get back up to speed where you left off. Havent had a chance yet to update the OhioCafeRacers.com website, but I will be getting it back up and running to accept orders.

Currently, I have a CR750 aluminum tank and a Yamaha TZ250 tail section up for sale on Ebay. Thought i'd put these up on Ebay, since the website needs updated....but seems Ebay is dead anymore. Auction for the tank will end this evening. Here are a couple pics of the tank and tail section.

CR750 Tank






TZ Tail Section






I also have some templates for the Yamaha TZ tank and will probably build one of those soon also. In the mean time, I am currently building a CB350 aluminum tank and should have that done soon.




Glad to be back pounding out some tanks again!! If there is something your interested in.....feel free to drop an PM on here or an email thru the website.

Also......make sure you visit the YouTube channel I have setup for Ohio Cafe Racers and subscribe. I will be updating it frequently with videos of tank building and other stuff. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn2HA_GaSS5Q1YmzwmETcg

....and a recent video I did while making the TZ tail section.

[ohiocaferacer]

Appears there is little to no interest in these parts any more. Guess the interest in vintage bikes or vintage style race parts isnt what it was a few years ago.

[slikwilli420]

I'd say it's as strong as ever. AHRMA is doing quite well with record registrations for racing this year at multiple events. I do however think racing is going from building GP racers of yesteryear to modifying bikes from the street and going racing. It's also hard to justify spending that kind of money on an aluminum tank that will be destroyed in a get off. Easier to go with glass for racing unless well heeled.

[754]

 It's a big purchase, takes a bit of saving and thinking about it to order one. Plus you need the right bike, not like you can stick it on a stocker.  Just be patient..

[scottly]

You might try posting the tanks on the "for sale" page in the classified ad section, as well as on the Hi-po and Racing board's "for sale" thread. (This might not have existed on your last visit?)

[ohiocaferacer]

CR750 tank is sold.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I wish there were some more photos.  The CR tank looked good.  It IS a significant purchase requiring a specific type of customer.  There are plenty of people building CR replicas and AHRMA racing is still very popular.  Keep at it!