What's your favorite cafe racer that isn't a Monster?

[Buckethead]

I've never seen them in the same place at the same time. Have you?

[ducpainter]

grandpa nate = ducpainter???   

nope...

he just has a great name.

[DRKWNG]

I've never seen them in the same place at the same time.

Yea, but you're in Maine. 

[El Matador]

That bike was built by Tony Hannigan (sp?) of Australia. He's got pics of the build on his site.

http://www.beveltech.org/project%20desmo%20-%20Vern.htm

Beautiful bike, but unless the frame is built out of Rearden Metal, I don't see how it can provide the necessary structural rigidity that a bike that heavy needs if it's going too see any real use at all..

[wbeck257]

Forgive me, but I have a soft spot for two-strokes...

Yes, it's missing the front fender. So kill me!

You'll like what I'm going to do to my `74 R5 then... 

[MaxPower]

Beautiful bike, but unless the frame is built out of Rearden Metal,...

Nope, wrong color... 

[El Matador]

Nope, wrong color... 

smartass 

[DesmoDog]

Beautiful bike, but unless the frame is built out of Rearden Metal, I don't see how it can provide the necessary structural rigidity that a bike that heavy needs if it's going too see any real use at all..

It's a mildly modified stock 860 frame from the day, so it's just as rigid as any other bevel twin from the era. I guess it depends on what you consider to be "real use".

Here's a shot of a stock frame from a '74 750.

[powerhammer]

Here's my before and after pics.  I posted some info earlier in this thread but finally have new (shitty) pics





I hammered out the rear section by hand and the front cover where the guages used to be.  red paint on the tank and rims as well as flat black on the tail, tank, and fender.

I like it much better now but still need to do something with the side covers.  I'm thinking of getting some of the small ammo cases and modifying them to fit in the side covers so i can have some tool and other storage.... we'll see.

I still have to get the seat finished all the way to the rear up the curve.

[TiAvenger]

Hey powerhammer,  how does it handle?

I have a chance to pick up a 650 for really cheap, witha cafe project in mind, I just want to know if it will be worth my time and money.

[the_Journeyman]

That's aweseome!  It's a shame I let my CB550 go.  Maybe I really should jump on the KZ750 I've found locally...

JM

[CowboyBeebop]

Beautiful bike, but unless the frame is built out of Rearden Metal, I don't see how it can provide the necessary structural rigidity that a bike that heavy needs if it's going too see any real use at all..

That bike is absolutely stunning. 

for the Atlas Shrugged reference. 

[ducatiz]

nope...

he just has a great name.

i thought it might be your crusty alter-ego   

[Buckethead]

i thought it might be your crusty alter-ego   

I think you've got that backwards.

[ducatiz]

I think you've got that backwards.

i was referring to uncle granpa nate's super cool avatar.  that avatar got me banned on TOB for a week, even though I had it up for a few months before.

(edit:  my uncle is nate)