Cafe project

wally · Posted: December 30, 2008, 5:36 am Post subject: Cafe project

Not as flash as most but this is my cafe build, not yet finished,getting there

Started her for the first time on christmas day

KYLEPRESTON · Posted: December 30, 2008, 11:35 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

very slick in the all black wally. are you going to do color in the side covers just to give it "POP" the word of the day.

very nice

Cheers Kyle

metalredneck · Full Member Joined: Aug 04, 2008 Posts: 308

I like it, Wally! Keep going & posting pics!!

Dunbar · Posted: December 30, 2008, 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

i dig it...and i really want that seat for my bike...would it fit on an '81?

wally · Posted: December 30, 2008, 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Thanks guys

You can’t really see it real well in the above pics but the front guard is from a GSX650
I really think its cool, all I needed to do to make it fit was widen the holes a little.

The eletrics I will be transferring to under the seat today then box in the battery box, colour will probable stay black to emphasise the motor in the centre

The common place its seems to relocate electrical items is under the seat can you also put the rectifier there as well

The seat is Micks seat it only fits the early girls

wally · Posted: December 31, 2008, 3:47 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

I fitted some temp metal XS special side covers today will do for now but will in the long move all electrics to under seat then box in battery box

xsleo · Posted: December 31, 2008, 4:24 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

i don't know for sure, but it seems that if you cut off the seat mounts on your late model frame this seat would fit. if you have some one close by with an early bike . set it beside your late model, compare the frames where the seat mounts. i think the frame is close to the same. just the seat mounts are different. the late model seats flip up from the front don't they. the older models flip up from the side.

TeeCat · Posted: December 31, 2008, 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

This is a handsome bike. May I ask where you got the little bullet-type signals, and if they'll work without wiring mods? Also, are the front ones mounted to the ears, or the fork tubes?

Very nice!

TC

wally · Posted: December 31, 2008, 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Front one are mounted to the ears
the Bullet type blinkers are from the local bike shop in Oz they are single wire blinkers they work fine just need to be eathed to frame by frame for earth contact

www.mcas.com.au/_produ...rodid=7036

wally · Posted: December 31, 2008, 10:22 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Just turned midnight here Happy new yearr
Just a little pissed here 8i think

cretin75xs650 · Full Member Joined: Dec 24, 2008 Posts: 99

I like your cafe build. I have an 81 XS650 and am doing a similar look, all black. But of course I want a seat like yours but you state that it will not fit the later models due to the way it is removed. Do you know of a site that has that style of seat for 80 and later?

Dunbar · Posted: December 31, 2008, 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

cretin75xs650 wrote:

I like your cafe build. I have an 81 XS650 and am doing a similar look, all black. But of course I want a seat like yours but you state that it will not fit the later models due to the way it is removed. Do you know of a site that has that style of seat for 80 and later?

+1 to this, otherwise i'm stuck trying to make one :S

Finn51 · Full Member Joined: Apr 25, 2007 Posts: 59

Yeah, got to agree, nice job mate. And happy new year to you too, and also to everyone else on the 650rider board. John

cretin75xs650 · Full Member Joined: Dec 24, 2008 Posts: 99

What mufflers are they and how did u mount? And the front fender, is that stock or aftermarket?

wally · Posted: January 1, 2009, 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Muffler I picked up from a local club member home made i think two into one header come down & join into one Y'section fitted to the muffler end.
uffler has a triangle bracket welded to it so as to bolt it on to the back foot rest bolt

The front guard (Fender) is from a GSX650 just needed to open up the mounting holes a little & then bolted strainght on.
I like the front guard with the little kick out ot the bottom

Loco · Posted: January 2, 2009, 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

g'day mate Nice is that mr Mikes xs sport seat ?
looks very nice !!

wally · Posted: January 2, 2009, 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

yes sir re bob it is

wally · Posted: January 13, 2009, 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Hi All

I am about to make a battery box cover does anyone have any Pointers on doing this job I have moved all the electrics just need to sheet battery box,

Looks like you need to do some packing out to sheet it as the box has support rails on the outside of the box.
I have brass dome nuts on tappet covers & mikes copper head bolt seals so thought about a copper sheet battery box cover but would need to make shore there is no contact with metal using rubbers I guess

Any advice welcome

Loco · Posted: January 13, 2009, 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

I ment to ask you how high is the hump from the edge of the seat
to its highest point
J

Loco · Posted: January 13, 2009, 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe project

mikes sport seat !!!

wally · Posted: January 15, 2009, 4:16 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Getting there
Hows these look
Loco, I haven't forgotton you question but had a big day today time now to drink

metalredneck · Full Member Joined: Aug 04, 2008 Posts: 308

Looks tidy! Very Happy

wally · Posted: January 24, 2009, 12:55 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

Side covers complete now

26sam10 · Posted: January 31, 2009, 12:11 am Post subject: Re: Cafe project

My try!

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