I don't get Cafe Racers

**BMWST?** · 2nd May 2015, 21:31

Originally Posted by mossy1200

It performs as well or possibly better and you hear the intake sucky also but only because its prior to the original bosh air valve and there is a secondary airbox on the other side above the injectors to cause a body of air not swirling around. I do agree most carbs are easier to get set up with a nice large airbox of controlled air. Some bike on flatslides would be the exception if your going to spend time and money dyno tuning.

Mine sticks out like a bast..d in the road of my legs but its what I wanted. The whole ride experience is uncomfortable as it should be for a home built café racer. Hard seat, poor balance, uncomfortable leg position and extremely hard on the wrists.

I should in fact list it on tardme for 8 grand and be done with it if it ever sells.

all good mossy...its your bike and you did a good job on it.!

**mossy1200** · 2nd May 2015, 21:38

Originally Posted by BMWST?

all good mossy...its your bike and you did a good job on it.!

More like a job on it.

It doesn't need behave well or have huge power. It is was it is. A touring bike with about 70hp on old school tire sizes about 70kg lighter than it was originally. But its fun to own. Its like an ugly guy with lots of money. Still pulls a target audience that a skint good looking guy couldn't attract.

The fun factor is having a modern bike and an alternative with some personal touch. If I decide im not happy with a piece of it I can alter that piece accordingly.

**husaberg** · 2nd May 2015, 21:55

Originally Posted by mossy1200

More like a job on it.

It doesn't need behave well or have huge power. It is was it is. A touring bike with about 70hp on old school tire sizes about 70kg lighter than it was originally..

Was it originally built like a shit brickhouse...........
Mossy will get what I mean.

**mossy1200** · 2nd May 2015, 22:02

Originally Posted by husaberg

Was it originally built like a shit brickhouse...........
Mossy will get what I mean.

The original long drop version. Be careful of blow back and wipe before you begin.

**Kickaha** · 3rd May 2015, 07:18

Originally Posted by 98tls

:just put the 250 stickers on the thing

Friend of mine who worked for your Dad did the same with his RZ350 when Roy took him for his test

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Kicks so senile he`d never remember.

I do remember him writing off a couple of cars chasing bikes and I know he chased 98tls dad a few times

**husaberg** · 3rd May 2015, 08:52

Originally Posted by mossy1200

The original long drop version. Be careful of blow back and wipe before you begin.

I also like the Spanish version

**mossy1200** · 3rd May 2015, 10:17

Originally Posted by husaberg

I also like the Spanish version

Yes its nice but its more brick motor and hand made bike. Slightly above my garage build skill level.

Maybe the 300hp turbo kit?
https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/bmwturbos.htm

**Big Dog** · 3rd May 2015, 11:13

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Combination of work vehicle, house hunting, on-call and now house renovation. 6k in 2.4 years is very poor effort though. I have ridden the CR to the top of the street and back also though.

I know the feeling. Were it not for the riding to work thing I raw maths says my riding would amount to 4000 pa. 30000-26000 traveling to work and back.

Mind you if I worked closer to home I could probably squeeze more riding in. Or do more renovating. I suspect until wife is happy with the cave it will be the renos.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

**Big Dog** · 3rd May 2015, 11:14

Originally Posted by mossy1200

It performs as well or possibly better and you hear the intake sucky also but only because its prior to the original bosh air valve and there is a secondary airbox on the other side above the injectors to cause a body of air not swirling around. I do agree most carbs are easier to get set up with a nice large airbox of controlled air. Some bike on flatslides would be the exception if your going to spend time and money dyno tuning.

Mine sticks out like a bast..d in the road of my legs but its what I wanted. The whole ride experience is uncomfortable as it should be for a home built café racer. Hard seat, poor balance, uncomfortable leg position and extremely hard on the wrists.

I should in fact list it on tardme for 8 grand and be done with it if it ever sells.

If it's what you like everyone else is wrong.
Knees in the breeze and a smile on the dial.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

**Big Dog** · 3rd May 2015, 11:19

Originally Posted by scumdog

Hey!
I resemble that remark!

Not...

That's us. The kb 1%ers.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

**mossy1200** · 3rd May 2015, 11:24

Originally Posted by Big Dog

If it's what you like everyone else is wrong.
Knees in the breeze and a smile on the dial.

Its only 137metres to the closest café from my place but you feel like a twat walking there in leathers so ill put up with the ride position.

**Big Dog** · 3rd May 2015, 12:05

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Its only 137metres to the closest café from my place but you feel like a twat walking there in leathers so ill put up with the ride position.

Shame no bling from tapatalk. Almost choked on my apple laughing.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

**mossy1200** · 3rd May 2015, 12:33

If you were going to buy someone else CR then wouldn't this be money better spent instead.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-882708164.htm

**Big Dog** · 3rd May 2015, 13:01

I am unlikely to ever own a traditional cafe racer due to the fact it would look like I was inserting a tampon every time i sat on it.
Never mind the fact it would look like I had pinched a kids bike.
I do however appreciate them.
Every time I see my CB from the side I wonder about either getting another commuter and converting my current one or getting a messed up one and applying the cafe racer styling to it.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.