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Blackdog
| Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 11:48 pm: |
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I'm trying to get some ideas for my next project. I've come up empty so far. |
Mtnmason
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:10 am: |
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maybe take some cues from the 1125 CR, as the "CR" supposedly (i could be wrong) stands for Cafe Racer though it really looks nothing like a cafe racer in the traditional sense. Good luck, if you pull it off you will probably have a pretty unique bike |
Geedee
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:37 am: |
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http://www.buellxb.com/index.php?a=buell_photos&i= 15684 |
Blackdog
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:58 am: |
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Geedee, now that's what I'm talking about! |
46champ
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 01:38 am: |
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I like that is there any more pictures what wheels are those? |
Chessm
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 03:16 am: |
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does this count?
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Geedee
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 03:27 am: |
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I'll have to try and remember where that bike was originally featured. http://badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/33 8187.html?1211237309 |
Geedee
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 08:00 am: |
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http://www.r-r-customizing.de/gallery_eng.html#bue ll8 |
Reepicheep
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 08:48 am: |
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I've seen a really cool X1 cafe conversion kicking around as well. |
Guell
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 09:35 am: |
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stollen from lemonchilis fb page...
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Trojan
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 10:48 am: |
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here is my attempt at a cafe racer, built in 2005. Complete with polished alloy 'tank'
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Gentleman_jon
| Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 06:12 pm: |
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Here is Lil' Blackie, my old 2005 XB12SR. It had the following modifications: Performance Mods!: 1. K+N air filter 2. Snorkel removed 3. Open air box 4. Buell Race ECM 5. Original Drummer muffler 6. Front Suspension - Ohlins FG 43 1676-17 front forks 7. Rear Suspension - Ohlins 46HRCLS shock, remote preload, 1092-34 spring 8. Hal's competition chain conversion swing arm 9. Secondary Gearing - Sprocket Specialties 46 tooth rear sprocket / 20 tooth steel front sprocket. 10. XB 9 primary gears - 57/34 tooth sprockets 11. D.I.D. 520 ERV3 racing chain. 12. Ohlins side mount steering damper with custom mounts 13. Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires 14. Denso Iridium Sparkplugs - IXU24 15. Drummer Catch Can 16. CRG Brake lever # An- 531 (modified to suit Shindy 14mm remote reservoir front brake master cylinder 17. CRG Clutch Lever # An-621 18. Custom Billet shift pedal 19. Custom Billet rear brake pedal Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: 1. Firebolt tail section/ quick release front seat 2. Buell Deluxe Seat 3. Remove all decals 4. Prototype Drummer front sprocket guard/ cover for electrics made from stock Buell cover 5. Painted primary chain inspection covers to match engine cases with Buell Magnesium Tone spray paint. 6. Replaced inspection cover screws with longer Stainless Allen heads 7. Polished headers with 3M Scotch-Brite Fine Finishing Sander # 9416NA, 320, 600 and 1500 wet or dry sandpaper, and Luster Lace Metal Polishing Strips, (wide) 8. Trojan low profile air intakes painted to match frame. 9. Tommasselli adjustable Clubman's handle bars. 10. Modified Joker Machine billet custom risers. 11. Buell Traction grips/ opened ends 12. Shindy 14mm front brake master cylinder with remote reservoir, CRG levers 13. Shock Racing Mini 9 LED directionals with 10 watt 10 ohm resistors to correct blink rate connected in parallel. 14. Buell frame pucks 15. Dipstick visibility mod: covered dipstick with yellow shrink tube 16. Crystal orange fork and swing arm sliders by Ricta/ custom s/s front mounting axle 17. HVMP Heavyweight Stainless steel handlebar ends 18. Third Eye bar end mirror on custom stainless steel mounting bracket 19. Buell X-1 domed Timing cover, Pegasus engraved, painted Magnesium Tone to match engine cases. S/S Allen head 10/32 mounting screws, to match primary side covers 20. Buell Chrome, (brushed), front heel protectors 21. LSL Billet round foot pegs on 1" dropped mounts 22. Carbon fibre extended rear hugger 23. Buell Carbon fibre front fender 24. Powdercoat swing arm graphite black to match frame 25. Powdercoat wheels: graphite centers, polished rims, clear coated. 26. Buell Aluminum, (brushed), upper chain guard 27. Frameless Plexiglass license plate mount 28. Personalized license plate: "XB12SR" 29. 90 degree Ariete valve stems/ custom machined rims to suit 30. PDG Moto "Black Kleen" Dash Face 31. Precision Engineering Billet brake line clamps, front and rear. |
Glitch
| Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012 - 11:05 am: |
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MAN! I wish I could have taken advantage of you selling Lil' Blackie! |
Gentleman_jon
| Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012 - 06:26 pm: |
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Me too!
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Blackdog
| Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 04:40 pm: |
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Thanks for the input. I have this bike that I cannot sell: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 664571.html?1330536430 I wanted to start a Cafe project and it looks like it will be this one. |
Foximus
| Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 03:16 pm: |
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No steel frame... no cafe. End of story. |
Geedee
| Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 06:50 am: |
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Blackdog, one day somebody will want that nice XT exactly how you have it now. Your buyer just hasn't seen it yet. I agree with Foximus though. You can Cafe'ish an XB, but never Cafe it. Wish I could find the site featuring the XB in the first link I posted. Still looking. Gary |
Gunut75
| Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 08:36 am: |
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I remember seeing Lil' Blackie parked at the entrance of the old factory. One of my favorites. Sux you had to sell it. |
Gentleman_jon
| Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 08:08 am: |
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Thanks Ian.
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Jfman
| Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 10:50 pm: |
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Wire wheels seal the deal for a cafe racer. Wonder how much they cost? |
Buewulf
| Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 05:46 pm: |
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I don't know if you have been following the BOTT XR1 thread on here, but they have the best platform in my opinion to go in the direction of a cafe racer. Yes, the BOTT is a tracker, but opt instead for some clip-ons, a classic headlight, wire wheels, and maybe a teardrop tail. That would be the sheet! http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/642860.html?1309564798 |
Team_ruthless
| Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 09:55 pm: |
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steel frame? no problem. http://www.rolandsands.com/topics/buell |
Brother_in_buells
| Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 04:02 pm: |
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I want to ride that bike! |
Expatriate00
| Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 07:04 pm: |
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I tend to agree with Foximus and GeeDee, our bikes are more advanced in the engineering design than traditional cafe' bikes. They are minimalist in the cafe sense, and have the same design goals but the tech is just beyond what a traditional cafe' bike is engineered for. It is the next step in the evolution, so to speak. Although they are post cafe' in design that doesn't mean they aren't already cafe-ish because they share the same design parameters and goals they are integrally related. Even those considered in the know as far as motorcycle journalism have acknowleged tha XB's harkening to its roots. So I feel, as closely related as they are, in the proper dress this can easily pass for a cafe' descendant. I am gathering parts for my own attempt at cafe' expression as we speak. |
Foximus
| Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 08:55 pm: |
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I get what your saying... but a porche GT3... is NOT a beetle. ;] |
Bernhardgrave
| Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2012 - 09:22 pm: |
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Here is my current cafe-ish project. I am really just showing off the Alpina tubeless spoke wheels. It isn't really much of "build", as it is just swapping parts. I am still needing to mount up the single round S1 headlamp I have. It is a 2009 XB12Ss, I put Uly footpeg plates to make the tail look cleaner and give my old knees a little more room. The Alpina wheels work with the 8-piston caliper, and I got them relatively cheep due to the clapped-out euro, from http://www.jcpakbikes.com (JC is great to work with)
I might have to put a set on my 1125CR
...and I have to figure out a fender set-up because I am testing using a 120/80 17 Avon Roadrunner on the front to see what a taller tire handles like, and the Uly fender is just a test too. The headers and stock muffler are ceramic coated by http://boneheadperformance.com/ |
Speedfreaks101
| Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2012 - 10:37 pm: |
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What do the Alpina's weigh? I love the wheels. |
Bernhardgrave
| Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 08:31 am: |
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Sorry I don't have a scale at my house (I can't handle the truth), but I wanted to know too. Just holding the both rear wheels with tires mounted and sprocket and disk in either hand the Alpina felt maybe a couple pounds lighter, while doing the same with the front it felt about the same amount heavier - of course I have the heavier tire too. I know I've defiled the quick steering and that it is really just for looks. But I couldn't resist; they are so nice up close and personal... |
Ourdee
| Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 05:14 pm: |
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I like spoked wheels a lot. When I see cafe bikes, I think rat rods. I like rat rods too. |
Dancing_dogs
| Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 09:02 am: |
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I love the single large headlamp on the post by Guell. I actually like it better than the stock set up. Does anyone know what headlamp that is and where I might buy one? Also, where did all the "stuff" that was behind the screen get moved too? I would do this mod in a heartbeat. LOVE IT! Thanks for your help |
Bernhardgrave
| Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 08:38 pm: |
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Dancing dogs, you can get very similar headlamp setups from http://spieglerusa.com/lights-indicators/headlight s-by-lsl.html |
Geedee
| Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 02:52 am: |
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Dancing dogs, Swordsman fitted a single light to his Ss back in 2010. It looked good. Picture: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/43/ 590792.html?1282651038 Project: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/547538.html?1269631379 |
05xb12r
| Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:27 pm: |
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Nice looking bikes. |
Dancing_dogs
| Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 05:33 am: |
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Thanks for the info on the headlamp Bernhardgrave, great site' |
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