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Hi all, So I recently purchased a 1972 CB 500 to turn into a cafe racer. I wanted to stay true to the original concept of a cafe bike. Meaning a budget build all the parts I can build by hand will be built by hand. Like the clip ons exhaust, seat, seat cowl, modify the tank, move the rear sets, and on and on. I will not buy any parts unless there is no way to build them. I know alot of people buy the parts for these bikes then assemble but I thought it would be cool to do it all myself. It may take longer but should be fun. As I go I am sure your opinion will help me with the direction of the build. Bike in the VW Bus, this is what she looked like when bought for $500 I repaired, repainted and recovered the old seat so I could sell it on ebay for some extra money for the build. Here are the newly made clip-ons I will keep posting as I build, in case people want to see, let me know what you think.
__________________ "Little Horse Cycles" facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Horse-Cycles/185809474769493 LHC is my start up cafe racer shop specializing in custom parts, bikes, restoration and recreation .  
__________________ Jardine oval high mounts, Factory robert mcclain Pro jet kit, +4 advancer, Dual long velocity stacks, Trucker's CCT's, .95 kg fork springs, Galfer braided lines, robert mcclain EBC HH pads, Michelin Pilot Power tires, ZG double bubble, Mini short-stalk turn signals with clear lenses, Powdercoated 6 spoke wheels, de-stickered/reflectored, fenderectomy. Stablemates: '04 Interceptor, '04 CBR1000RR  
__________________ Sold: 00 with: CBR954rr front end & CBR1000RR wheel - GPR Stabilizer - EBC HH + F4i calipers&mc - ST1100 Clutch MC - Sargent Seat - MIG CF Highmount exhaust robert mcclain - APE CCT's - ZG touring screen - LED taillight - mini LED blinkers - LP FlushMountIII signals - T-Rex Sliders - Michelin PP2CTs - FZ1 Mirrors - headlight relays - A123 Cell Battery - 16-43 - Speedohealer  
i love cafe builds, in!
__________________ 1998 hawk-APE cct, VFR bars, undertail, LED tail, flush front turns, micro rear turns, zero gravity screen, eastern beaver harness, super white bulb, goodridge SS lines, F4i mc & calipers, regeared, pazzo brake lever, re-worked stock seat DIY sergent, robert mcclain flat black paint...  
So here's some of my to do list. Move battery to under the rear cowl Move electronics to under the seat Remove all mounts Cut and modify rear frame Remove center stand Build Front fender Build rear hugger Build Rear Cowl (Aluminum?) Build Tank (Aluminum?) Move back rearsets and controls So things I would like opinions robert mcclain on are, should I build an aluminum robert mcclain tank and cowl or just modify the original tank and make a cowl out of steel? One or two gauges? What style for the exhaust (High mount, Gp Mount under the cowl etc.)?
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__________________ "Little Horse Cycles" facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Horse-Cycles/185809474769493 LHC is my start up cafe racer shop specializing in custom parts, bikes, restoration and recreation .  
I think everything on your mod list is achievable but I question the tank options. I think you leave one out. I might opt for cutting the tank and then fabricating a transition band in your shop. A friend of mine just chopped his Harley tank and the result not only holds gas but is really cool. He cut his vertically for his downsize but I can imagine a horizontal cut for more sleek design.  
__________________ Bill 2012 Super Tenere- Yamaha panniers and top box, Yamaha skid plate, Givi crash guards, Yamaha heated grips, Parabellum tall windscreen. 1980 Honda CB750F- Freddie Spencer Approved 2000 SH- Sold! Check out my part time job at Retrospeed's new website: http://www.retrospeed.net/ Retrospeed specializes in pre 90's motorcycle repair and restoration. http://www.nwgpracing.com/  
http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/u...cafe_racer.jpg This looks good. I like that too, here is the concept I am drawing a number of q's from. I am not going to copy it but the overal sleak look is what I like. only difference is I may try and make a similiar tank from aluminum except maybe with some clip on cut outs in the front.
__________________ "Little Horse Cycles" facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Horse-Cycles/185809474769493 LHC is my start up cafe racer shop specializing in custom parts, bikes, restoration and recreation .  
__________________ Bill 2012 Super Tenere- Yamaha panniers and top box, Yamaha skid plate, robert mcclain Givi crash guards, Yamaha heated grips, Parabellum tall windscreen. 1980 Honda CB750F- Freddie Spencer Approved 2000 SH- Sold! Check out my part time job at Retrospeed's new web