Jacks Cafe Project

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

I thought I'd post the progression of my Cafe with pictures in stages . These are pictures of the pivot point mods I did to strenghten this particular point,which flexes tremendously when cornering forces are high and hopefully with these mods,along with the Radian arm ,these should eliminate any flexing issues to a large degree. Just click on picture to inlarge.........Jack Click the address now ,I went back and reset it. It appears to be working now,if not I'll come up with something.....Jack

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heymeng · Posted: March 20, 2005, 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: Jacks Cafe Project

Jack,
I cant open the album

650rider · WebMaster Joined: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 431

Jack,
Photobucket is not letting anyone view your images. It's asking for your pass word. Have you had any luck making a personal photo album here? It really very easy let me know if you need any help.

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

I noticed the same thing this week end and I'll try to make a photo album here tonight..........Jack

650rider · WebMaster Joined: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 431

Thanks, let me know if you need anything...

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

It's this board I believe..........tried using the smilies (more smilies) and nothing Question

All i got was a pop sound (pop ups)...Jack

650rider · WebMaster Joined: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 431

You must have some type of pop-up blocker on. There only 2 or 3 things that come up via pop-up window. You should be able to control the permitted sites in your blocker software.

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Pivot point modifications

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Pivot point mods

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

The welded areas are still in their rough state but will be smoothed out and filled in with body filler to give a slicker appearance when completed...Jack

heymeng · Posted: March 22, 2005, 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: Jacks Cafe Project

awesome jack. now I'm more inspired to finish mine

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Heymeng.............. are ya finished yet Mr. Green

The back section,along with radian arm is ROCK SOLID Mr. Green

now i need to address the front to strenghten the steering head and replace those whimpy forks or tooth picks is more like it Rolling Eyes

I added alittle weight but i'm more concerned with handling than weight reduction at the moment. I have a few friends that ride Guzzys and they're built like a tank and I know of very few people that can hang with these guys and that includes myself Rolling Eyes

. If you build a bike thats rock solid through the curves,your speed well only increase from the confidence you'll obtain from the no fear factor....Jack

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Just recently I made a few changes to the chassis layout of my cafe project. I dumped the Radian arm in favor of a FZ aluminum swing arm, along with a mono shock for a modern cafe appearence. All that's left is top mounting brackets and the arm and shock installation is complete,which should be completed this week end.................jack

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Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Here are a few shots of the slow gains i've made towards my Cafe racer. I'll be working on the brake system this winter.............Jack
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KYLEPRESTON · Posted: October 10, 2006, 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: Jacks Cafe Project

NICE, JACK. GOOD TO SEE IT. What are you running for a seat?

royfisk · Posted: October 10, 2006, 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Jacks Cafe Project

Jack my tripple tree has arrived and this weekend I will be getting the 26mm xs750 forks on the ol girl, hopeing for a decent upgrade trying to get a emulator for it but not getting any response from the manufacturer. keep you posted, I like the arm

Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Hey guys........thanks for the compliments but at the momment I'm beating my head up against the wall,along with downing plenty of GoodyPowders,trying to come up with a seat combination that I like without giving up comfort.the second is the stock seat and the other is a BMW seat I had laying around collecting dust. The seat lengthsare the exact same but with a opposite appearence of character. Choices.............. Choices..............Jack.
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This is the stock seat, kinda falls in between line to building a Roaster,which is really what I'd like to build but needs to be raised up 3/4" for a better riding position,no problem there but the frontal section needs to be widened to match the tank to 10"
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Jack · Full Member Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411

Roy.........the Xs 750 steering stem may need to be reduced 1". Simply cut the stem,make a sleeve with cut down ends of the inside diameter of the stem , press together,dial indicate it and tig weld it................jack

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