slow progress

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

after some adventures with the crazy hippie lacer (thanks for the referral, gmaan!), I have the first part of my project finished. Yes, they're sitting in the living room because I love looking at them like this. Now for the rest of this thing! Smile

Jeffery · Posted: February 27, 2008, 11:54 am Post subject: Re: slow progress

What brand and size tires are those and where can I get some? Has anyone else used them? How's the ride? Whats the price? Those should look real good on a cafe bike.
Todd

Cooltouch · Posted: February 27, 2008, 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: slow progress

Hey Dave,

Judging from those tires, it looks like you're going for the "Brat Style" look:

www.bratstyle.com/

Seems to have really caught fire in Japan. I've found myself wondering how they'll handle, though.

Best,

Michael

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

Yep, I really dig the bratstyle stuff... It's such a weird mix of flat track, cafe, and generic old skool, I love it!

Jeffery · Posted: February 28, 2008, 11:45 am Post subject: Re: slow progress

Don't mean to nag but I would still like to get some more info about those tires. Any pictures of the project so far?
Todd

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

oops, sorry man Smile

They're firestone champions, 400/19 front, 450/18 rear. Coker usually has them. Don't think they're the way to go if you're looking for all out performance, but they look killer!

The rest of the project is scattered around the garage floor right now and isn't much to look at yet. I'll post more as I go Smile

Jeffery · Posted: March 27, 2008, 9:10 am Post subject: Re: slow progress

How's the project coming? I am anxious to see some pictures with those tires mounted on the bike. I am thinking about ordering a set myself. I realize they aren't going to make for the best handling but they sure look old style.
Jeffery

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

yeah, this is definitely not going to be a bike meant for high speed maneuvers, just for cruising in style. I have the forks test built, just got the seat in last night, and will hopefully be doing a full test build of the frame etc. in the next few weeks. Interestingly enough, as this project goes on, it's turning more and more bratsyle streettracker than cafe racer!

xs1961 · Posted: April 2, 2008, 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: slow progress

Are'nt they cart tyres....?

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

no, not car tires... just vintage motorcycle bias ply.

Kablazzie · Posted: May 19, 2008, 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: slow progress

Dave, is this your bike?

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

nope, but that looks pretty sweet!!

Gmaan · Posted: August 10, 2008, 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: slow progress

Dave I forgot I have the rear set brackets for you! I do not know if they are right but hope they work!

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

GMAAN! That's awesome!!!! I'm finally getting close to needing them, I think Smile

I got the frame back from the powdercoater two weeks ago, engine is now in, swingarm is in, and I just finished cleaning up the triple clamp tonight. I'll try to get some pics up soon.

DaveB · Full Member Joined: Sep 30, 2007 Posts: 64

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