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1.21GW

#30
August 13, 2014, 10:29:05 AM
Quote from: Buck Naked on August 13, 2014, 10:11:06 AM
Isn't a true cafe racer...

I agree based on the historical origination of "cafe racer".  However, the definition has clearly expanded to reflect a certain look nowadays, and in the process it has become pretty much unhinged from its original reference to stripped down bikes aimed at achieving "the ton".

Language is organic, maannnnn.  Quit trying to put things in neat little boxes!  ;D
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Rudemouthsky

#31
August 13, 2014, 11:34:57 AM
Oh I'm normally fine with colloquial irregularities. But as far as motorcycles go a spade is a spade!
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Howie

#32
August 13, 2014, 11:41:43 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on August 13, 2014, 10:29:05 AM
I agree based on the historical origination of "cafe racer".  However, the definition has clearly expanded to reflect a certain look nowadays, and in the process it has become pretty much unhinged from its original reference to stripped down bikes aimed at achieving "the ton".

Language is organic, maannnnn.  Quit trying to put things in neat little boxes!  ;D

A little like 4 door coupe'?

Rudemouthsky

#33
August 13, 2014, 12:02:21 PM
Quote from: howie on August 13, 2014, 11:41:43 AM
A little like 4 door coupe'?

Boom :P
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MendoDave

#34
August 13, 2014, 01:25:25 PM
Quote from: red baron on August 12, 2014, 08:17:17 PM
First bike was a chopper, unless you're referring to the one the won the Monster Challenge.

Even with that Spidey's Monster is stunning in person. [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

+1

memper

#35
August 13, 2014, 02:10:12 PM Last Edit: August 14, 2014, 04:26:35 AM by memper
Quote from: Buck Naked on August 13, 2014, 11:34:57 AM
Oh I'm normally fine with colloquial irregularities. But as far as motorcycles go a spade is a spade!
Oh c'mon, y'all know it ain't an authentic cafe til it's got a beard and wears plaid.

Not to derail but here's an interesting article about bikes and authenticity from Bike Exif
http://www.bikeexif.com/authenticity
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MendoDave

#36
August 13, 2014, 03:29:42 PM
Quote from: memper on August 13, 2014, 02:10:12 PM
Oh c'mon, y'all know it ain't an authenticcafe til it's got a beard and wears plaid.

Not to derail but here's an interesting article about bikes and authenticity from Bike Exif
http://www.bikeexif.com/authenticity

Read that already.

Spidey

#37
August 13, 2014, 04:06:58 PM Last Edit: August 13, 2014, 04:11:38 PM by Spidey
Quote from: teddy037.3 on August 11, 2014, 10:55:26 AM
spidey's bike is cool, but not as cafe as stu's first bike

I'm wit' ya.  I don't think of mine as "cafe."  It's purty though (but way less so as I continue to beat the shit out of it).  Stu's 750CR . . . now that's a cafe racer.   [drool]

Quote from: 1.21GW on August 13, 2014, 09:59:38 AM
I'm sure there are pics on the board of these, but can we get a re-post here for convenience?  Never saw.

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2.  See above.  Or I can show you a pic of the IZ-nail I got in my tire the other day?   :'(  Edit, here's a cafe-esque ass-shot of mine:





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#38
August 13, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
The term Cafe Racer has definitely become open to interpretation. My personal take would require the following:

Naked !!! No fairings!! including bikini headlight fairings! (with the exception of a bubble fairing - hey I just love those sorry.)
Low set handle bars (e.g. clip-ons, clubman etc.) giving you a forward aggressive riding position
Classic Round headlight - you put one of those trapezoidal headlights on and now it looks like a SF.

I dont think it has to be "modified" to be a Cafe Racer.  As some bikes IMO are cafe racers right out of the factory. e.g. the New Norton 961s  [drool] or the Ducati Sport 1000S or Sport 1000 Classic.

Really the term just comes in handy because how do you categorize your bike to a laymen when you have to? Sport bike? Cruiser? Chopper? Bobber? I think Cafe is the best description for the Monster for sure. Maybe we need to invent a new term to describe Ducati Monsters.




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MendoDave

#39
August 13, 2014, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: Duck Off on August 13, 2014, 04:13:37 PM
The term Cafe Racer has definitely become open to interpretation. My personal take would require the following:

Naked !!! No fairings!! including bikini headlight fairings! (with the exception of a bubble fairing - hey I just love those sorry.)
Low set handle bars (e.g. clip-ons, clubman etc.) giving you a forward aggressive riding position
Classic Round headlight - you put one of those trapezoidal headlights on and now it looks like a SF.

I dont think it has to be "modified" to be a Cafe Racer.  As some bikes IMO are cafe racers right out of the factory. e.g. the New Norton 961s  [drool] or the Ducati Sport 1000S or Sport 1000 Classic.

Really the term just comes in handy because how do you categorize your bike to a laymen when you have to? Sport bike? Cruiser? Chopper? Bobber? I think Cafe is the best description for the Monster for sure. Maybe we need to invent a new term to describe Ducati Monsters.






How about Monster?

brad black

#40
August 13, 2014, 05:27:35 PM
it's custom, baby.
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Rudemouthsky

#41
August 13, 2014, 09:03:37 PM
Stu's 750 is the epitome of cafe racer!
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

memper

#42
August 14, 2014, 04:52:33 AM
Is it a cafe racer? Not really but found this in my search for Duc cafe bikes. It was just too sweet not to post. Just pretend it's sitting in front of a Starbucks..
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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1.21GW

#43
August 14, 2014, 06:20:46 AM
Spidey: thanks for posting the pics.   [thumbsup]


What is the purpose of the rod connecting the rear caliper to the engine case on Duck Stu's bike?
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy..."

ducpainter

#44
August 14, 2014, 06:24:08 AM
Quote from: 1.21GW on August 14, 2014, 06:20:46 AM
Spidey: thanks for posting the pics.   [thumbsup]


What is the purpose of the rod connecting the rear caliper to the engine case on Duck Stu's bike?
Most Monsters have a lug on the swing arm to serve the same purpose...keeps the caliper from winding up like a top.

The rod is just way cooler.
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