Iowa Cafe Racer Build Update

cscarroll · Full Member Joined: Oct 08, 2006 Posts: 112

Hey guys,

otor is back in the frame after the rebuild. Also got my rough prototype gas tank and rear cowling up on the frame to check fit and clearances. I'm encouraged by how things are fitting so far.

From here I'll be relocating the electrics to eliminate the battery box and getting the carbs and fuel cell sorted out.

Wish me luck, I'm thinking with sand here...

newxs650 · Full Member Joined: Jul 31, 2006 Posts: 62

hey the tank looks nice, is that from honda cb500t?

TX500? · Posted: July 24, 2008, 1:32 am Post subject: Re: Iowa Cafe Racer Build Update

Very cool, and not too far from home. What color do you think it'll be when you're done?

cscarroll · Full Member Joined: Oct 08, 2006 Posts: 112

Thanks guys.

The tank is my own design. It's actually going to be a faux tank that will hide a fuel cell I'm putting underneath.

fyi: I'll have a nice mold for the tank and rear cowling when I'm done and will be able to make more fiberglass parts for those who want them.

Jungle_Biker · Posted: July 25, 2008, 7:17 am Post subject: Re: Iowa Cafe Racer Build Update

CSC,

You've told me before, but I forget--where is your real fuel tank going to be?

cscarroll · Full Member Joined: Oct 08, 2006 Posts: 112

The "real" fuel tank will be under the my faux tank. I'll probably have to do twin fuel cells on either side of the frame to get enough volume, but we'll see.

-C

cscarroll · Full Member Joined: Oct 08, 2006 Posts: 112

TX500?

...Sorry I'm slow...

I'm thinkin' silver/gray for the frame and flat black for the body work.

-C

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