Cafe project progress PICS!!

[PAULYBOY]

Josh, that bike looks sweet! Arethe bulbs in those lites small 3 watt halogen? I got some on ebay that are chrome, but look to be the same design and size. Replacing the bulbs may be a headache for some, but when you need more, step up to 5 watts and we go'em all day at Mercedes land.

[mriddle]

Did you get your chain length / sprocket sizes figured out ?

I think it wants to be ridden ..

[TheCafeKid]

Yup have the sprockets at the house, have a 130 link chain, so i will get it figured out this week while im missing BC and on vacation\\/

[mriddle]

Reckon you will have the Cafe ready to swing by MILFORD on Sunday ?

Yup have the sprockets at the house, have a 130 link chain, so i will get it figured out this week while im missing BC and on vacation\\/

[TheCafeKid]

Reckon you will have the Cafe ready to swing by MILFORD on Sunday ?

Its POSSIBLE, depends on how quickly i can get the carbs tuned out. I wouldnt bank on it, but the 1100 SHOULD be done by then. If not im gonna throw an f-ing fit.

[mriddle]

Then we will plan on hooking up early that afternoon.

I will email Mr. Milford to see if that is a fit for him too ..

Plan B = late lunch ?

[TheCafeKid]

Works for me. Great idea actually. Are you picking up the bike or just dropping off money for him to hold it or what?

[gerwintown]

did you have any problems getting your throttle to work correctly with the bar end mirror??

[TheCafeKid]

did you have any problems getting your throttle to work correctly with the bar end mirror??

Not on MINE, but I know that sometimes you have to use a washer between the throttle sleve and the mirror bracket to keep it from sticking. Usually its the grip that prevents it from closing.

[mriddle]

mostly look at it .. maybe give him some cash ..

may go back up on the 24 or 25th to get it ..

like to have your opinion .. anyone else close by .. that wants to tag along.

Works for me. Great idea actually. Are you picking up the bike or just dropping off money for him to hold it or what?

[TheCafeKid]

mostly look at it .. maybe give him some cash ..

may go back up on the 24 or 25th to get it ..

like to have your opinion .. anyone else close by .. that wants to tag along.

Im there bro. count me in. Working bike or not, I'll be there.

[mriddle]

Should be about an hour ride each way for you ..

Meet up somewhere on the north side of 275 ..

Im there bro. count me in. Working bike or not, I'll be there.

[Ed Vrolijk]

Nice bike Cafe Kid!
Are you planning to keep that exhaust hanger? I'm sure you can come up with something better! Maybe you can use a peace of metal strip to mount the exhaust hanger to the point where the footrest is mounted to the frame. That way your swingarm looks better to.
cheers,
Ed

[TheCafeKid]

No that exhaust hanger is temporary. Something pretty similar will likey have to be used, and i dont the the foot rest bracket will be a good position to mount one, simply because it almost runs in line with the bracket on the meg. Id have to use something pretty stout, which would add weight, which is a no no on this bike, as ive gone out of my way to eliminate as much weight as possible. However, I WILL do something that looks a lil more finished and professional.

[Zooks]

did you have any problems getting your throttle to work correctly with the bar end mirror??

You just slide the throttle assembly & grip up the bar a little more or cut the end away (or both). No probs.