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Offline lwitchey

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81 CM400 Cafe
« on: October 28, 2011, 06:07:58 AM »
This is a project that was brought to me. The owner had the bike given to him. He loved the bike, but wanted it to be more sporty. I have more pictures on my website under projects. (www.witcheyscreations.com)
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Offline spotthedogg

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2011, 06:31:33 AM »
Looks nice, I'm not a huge fan of 16" rear wheeled café bikes but I like this.
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Offline BeSeeingYou

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2011, 04:33:54 PM »
I like the vents cut into the sidecovers, nice detail.   Overall it looks pretty good.
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Offline Really?

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81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2011, 05:09:32 PM »
I like it.
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Offline Pinhead

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2011, 06:03:51 PM »
Nice!
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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2011, 04:45:03 AM »
That has a really nice sharp look, I like it too.
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Offline KB02

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 07:09:47 AM »
I used to own an '81 CM400. I loved that bike. I never thought it would take the cafe treatment very well, though. You have officially proved that thought wrong. Nice job!
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Offline lwitchey

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2011, 07:48:08 AM »
I am reworking the mold for the seat pan. I should have some ready for sale in a couple of weeks. I am going to try this seat pan on other slant frame bikes to see what it will look like.
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Offline Doggie

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2011, 08:29:30 PM »
Lets try to keep this thread going. I have (2) Cm400t's, one runs and the other is for parts. Might be a nice Cafe project come the spring...How many months till spring?
3 cold months, well I have a '78 CB750K on the lift right now in a nice warm basement. Tomorrow is the last day of the year....Happy New year to all out there.
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Offline grcamna2

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2011, 08:39:10 AM »
Happy New Year ALL !!
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Offline Johnie

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2011, 11:14:49 AM »
Very nice looking bike. Here is a pic for comparison of the 81 CM400C I restored a few years ago.
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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2012, 04:20:35 PM »
Johnie,
 That's a beautiful restoration, especially the engine ! she sparkles like brand new.
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75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2012, 04:34:34 PM »
Thanks GR...it was a clean bike and ran that good too. Sold it to a pastor in the area.
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1973 CB750K3 - Candy Bacchus Olive or Sunflake Orange
1970 Chevy Chevelle SS396 - Cortez Silver
1976 GL1000 Sulphur Yellow

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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2012, 08:19:45 PM »
Still trying to figure out why when I turn the handlebars, the engine shuts off? Anyone have this problem on a CM400T?
                                 Thanks, Doug
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Re: 81 CM400 Cafe
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2012, 08:34:47 PM »
Something is wrong somewhere in wiring harness.  Loose connection, broken wire...
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