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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 1, 2009, 8:10 pm Post subject: 75' cafe build |
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hey fella's, i'm fairly new to the site. started my cafe build about 2 months ago. I need to post some pics.
I have a couple of questions. does anyone know where I can locate an aftermarket throttle grip that will accept the stock cables. I want to get rid if the kill switch and relocate it off the housing.
also I have the OMARSDTR cafe fender. what are my tailight option. I'm getting rid of the rear fender and I shortened the rear hoop by 3 inches.
(long story)
any help would be great. Pics to follow soon
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 2, 2009, 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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here is the day I got the bike.
getting the frame ready for powdercoat
getting other parts ready for powdercoat
starting to rebuild the front end.
gotta love seals from mikesxs... they are a .5mm too big...
so this is where i'm at. I had the wheel guy at work paint my front wheel. came out great. I powdercoated the rotor and install all new SS hardware from ACE. more pics to follow on the front end.
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yamaman Support Staff
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 1638 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Posted: September 2, 2009, 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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When you say the seals are 0.5mm to big, you mean overall diameter?
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 2, 2009, 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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yes, they didn't fit my 34mm shocks. I ordered 2 pairs and they where both too big. I contacted MM@650central for the triple lip seals. those dropped right in.
it's hard to see in this pic but the mic doesn't lie. the little red needle should be on 0 and it's not.
I even lubed the seal and cleaned the shock tube with emory paper. it wouldn't go in with assistance from a 5-ton press. so my freshly powdercoated fork tube is s*** now
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Mikesxs Full Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2007 Posts: 134 Location: FL
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Posted: September 2, 2009, 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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Your fork tubes are 34mm. Fork seals are Ars (OEM Yamaha Genuine ). What part number did you order ? ?
Mike @ Mikes XS
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 3, 2009, 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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part number is 27-1016, ordered 2 sets. both sets gave me trouble. I had to order a whole new front end from ebay and got the all balls seals.
some more updates. the wheel guy at work painted my front wheel. (for free) I left the side of the rim unpainted and tommorow they will recieve a high gloss polish.
polished some bits for the front wheel assembly.
got my cafe fender from omars... still waiting on the cushion. ( been 2 weeks)
hand built cafe tail that I decided not to use, (it's forsale if someone wants it)
will post more pics as progess continues. still need to figure out a tailight with this cafe fender and an aftermarket throttle setup
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tacoswild Full Member
Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: September 3, 2009, 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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Looks like you're going to have a bunch of '75 parts in great condition for sale, that bike looked pretty good. Bummer about the forks, hopefully the rest of the build goes smoother for you.
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xjwmx Full Member
Joined: Oct 15, 2008 Posts: 323 Location: KY '81 Special
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Posted: September 3, 2009, 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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Lord have mercy.
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 4, 2009, 7:41 am Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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lord have mercy???
atleast I didn't hardtail it. that was the original plan
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pumps 650Rider Supporter
Joined: May 29, 2007 Posts: 1993 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.- 1977 XS650 "D" Standard
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Posted: September 4, 2009, 8:12 am Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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The wheels you painted , What did you/he use? Can't wait to see the finished product.
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 4, 2009, 10:29 am Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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well the paint is a 2-part wheel paint that the alloy wheel repair guy uses here at the dealership to repair curbed wheel. stuff is super hard and will not chip, flake or fade.
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xjwmx Full Member
Joined: Oct 15, 2008 Posts: 323 Location: KY '81 Special
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Posted: September 4, 2009, 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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You totally destroyed a museum quality classic blue t-shirt.
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SLAM New Member
Joined: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 4:06 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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How much are you selling your hand built cafe tail?
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acbanks Full Member
Joined: Mar 21, 2009 Posts: 72 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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What year did they stop mounting the front brake caliper on top/front of the forks, like in this photo?
i3.photobucket.com/alb...tte002.jpg
ine(1975) is on the bottom. Does it really matter?
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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i'll let the tail go for 130$ plus shipping. I paid triple that.
also I got a ton of updates to post. right now the tank, side covers and tail are getting painted mercedes-benz SLR silver. (it's a special blend and is super bright)
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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75 was the last yr for the caliper upfront. since my fork tubes got destroyed I bought a front end from a 76. the caliper is now is the rear. just had to swap the 2 mounting bolts.
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acetek Full Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2008 Posts: 68 Location: PNW
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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Lord have mercy indeed
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dpmphoto Full Member
Joined: Apr 18, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: syracuse NY
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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What a shame to take a bike like that and oh well. I would have sold that bike taken the proceeds and bought 2 more bikes one to chop and one to cafe.
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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man, you guys are brutal on this site. to each his own.
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chef.tay Full Member
Joined: May 15, 2009 Posts: 152 Location: Kansas City
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Posted: September 14, 2009, 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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Those wheels look incredible.
I bet this cafe will look great when you're finished
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SLAM New Member
Joined: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Posted: September 15, 2009, 8:50 am Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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By any chance, do you still have the original seat available? If so, how much would you sell it for?
Thanks!
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2WheelsGood New Member
Joined: Oct 18, 2009 Posts: 2 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: October 18, 2009, 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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looks nice so far.
I won't even bother posting the 'before' photos of my 75, I will get flamed worse....
Wheels look great. What color are you powder coating the frame?
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benztech Full Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 62
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Posted: October 18, 2009, 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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the frame was powdercoated wet black. the bike is currently finshed. I need to post some updated pics.
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1badzuk Full Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2009 Posts: 44
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Posted: October 18, 2009, 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
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how much for homemade cafe seat?
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