So have you done a write up on this stunning bit of work, i am keen to get that finish on my engine, did you do all the work yourself?
Anybody know where i can get this adjuster and nut from, i have a new chain, sprockets and titanium nuts, and don't want to spoil it by putting these back on??
I bought some VHT paint today, (i will get some primer) i am waiting for a soda blasting bottle/gun, i have the compressor and grit... I also bought some polishing pads and brown and blue buffing wax today... so lots to do. Where abouts are you?
Moto Rapido are very helpfull Parts Replaced clutch plates, and basket with Newfren items, also a Factory Racing slave cylinder from ebay. Mead Speed supply a similar 900ss fairng, and imola seat. Mead Speed - Classic Motor Cycle Accessories
Bear in mind that all the pics of Café racers shown have different tanks and most don't even have same frame as your 600SS. The one below has a standard frame and tank, note how 'high' the tank is at the rear with the lower seat unit. The rear of the frame may have been chopped also. I think it all works but you just have to be careful to get it right. I've got a track / daytime MOT project 900 that I'm looking to do the same style with but obviously without lights, indicators etc.. This is one of my favourites but is one off carbon fibre bodywork ! best of luck with your build and let us know how you get on!
Loving both of these John, I like the tank on the one above and particularly like both the single exhaust from under the seat and the style of the seat unit. I am going for silver plus a stripe (maybe orange,) not sure about the frame colour yet. I am in the stripping down and contemplating period...do you know what seat unit this is please?
I've the same issues.. Can't make my mind up with my 796 project in which way to go.. I like this cafe R... And I adore the rear of this TT, just not the front end.. Decisions decisions.. Not my strongpoint...
Personally I would go standard, a few years ago cafe racers where almost considered like Street fighters, unless it is done really well then they can just look like you crashed the bike into a curb and didnt have the reddies to get back to OEM standard.. My 2pc Og course in saying that it depends how much you really want to put in it and if you have staying power to see a project through, that is the one part that catches a lot of people out, they start and after a month get fed up and the bike rots for years
