Cafe racers [pics] - Page 10

XRNovice · 09-02-2007, 06:46 PM

I thought I would share. I really don't know who ownes this, but I think he did a pretty good job.

richarddacat · 09-02-2007, 06:57 PM

real cool site for BMW cafe's -

http://www.rockerboxer.com/page/page/1415111.htm

notarex · 09-02-2007, 07:07 PM

This last bike was really well done, but the faux "manx" flyscreen with inlaid headlights really made me cringe

Doh! · 09-03-2007, 06:03 AM

Bigger Al · 09-03-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck_V

Yamaha TR1

Hey Chuck,
Tell me more about these little gems. Any sites with info?
Me likey!!

Chuck_V · 09-03-2007, 08:57 AM

First off, that Duc single is BEAUTIFUL!

To answer your ? about the TR1, here's some basic info. They were sold is the US as the Yamaha XV920RJ or XV920RH. There were minor differences betwen the US and UK market bikes, the main being the seat/tail. The used the Virago engine with an enclosed chain drive. Here is a pic of a stock UK style TR1, followed by a pic of another in US market trim:

Here is one of the best website for info on the bike: http://www.tr1.de/

And another cool cafe Yamaha:

Bigger Al · 09-03-2007, 09:19 AM

Thanks Chuck!!

I've always thought that the first generation Virago would make a nice cafe bike. They've been raced in the past with some success. Hmmmmm........maybe a cafe/AHRMA bike is in my future.

Chuck_V · 09-03-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigger Al

Thanks Chuck!!

I've always thought that the first generation Virago would make a nice cafe bike. They've been raced in the past with some success. Hmmmmm........maybe a cafe/AHRMA bike is in my future.

The difference is, the Virago is shaft drive, and the RH/RJ/TR1 is chain drive. They can be found, sometimes for cheap, so you may be better holding out for one of those instead of a Virago.

FloridaSteve · 09-03-2007, 04:47 PM

WOW! does that ever get the imagination going. Plenty of those out there for good prices...

dlearl476 · 09-03-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck_V

R1 based cafe racer/naked bike

Wow, that picture doesn't do the ACME bike justice. A couple of years ago they had an RC51 and a Duc 998 powered one (IIRC) at the Las Vegas Motorcycle auction and they were both orgasmic.

Caddy82rats · 09-04-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck_V

new Thruxton

http://www.advrider.com/forums/attac...1&d=1188782233

Made by Mecatwin (French builder)

Icewalker · 09-05-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehu

Norton-Imp. Some folks just have too much time and $.

1/2 a climax engine or all 4 cylinders ? Got a link to the build on this one?

Icewalker · 09-05-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jehu

Not a clue nor a link. Sorry.

Managed to find a bit - prett impressive. Always thought an imp engine would be wider than that.

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20...Norton-Imp.htm

jehu · 09-06-2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icewalker

Managed to find a bit - prett impressive. Always thought an imp engine would be wider than that.

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20...Norton-Imp.htm

That's where I got the pic! DOH

notarex · 09-06-2007, 02:16 PM

A Hillman Imp for those who have never seen one, powered by a version of the revered coventry climax engine.

09-02-2007, 06:46 PM	#136
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09-03-2007, 06:03 AM	#139
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09-03-2007, 08:57 AM	#141
Chuck_V Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 221	First off, that Duc single is BEAUTIFUL! To answer your ? about the TR1, here's some basic info. They were sold is the US as the Yamaha XV920RJ or XV920RH. There were minor differences betwen the US and UK market bikes, the main being the seat/tail. The used the Virago engine with an enclosed chain drive. Here is a pic of a stock UK style TR1, followed by a pic of another in US market trim: Here is one of the best website for info on the bike: http://www.tr1.de/ And another cool cafe Yamaha: Chuck_V screwed with this post 09-03-2007 at 09:03 AM

09-03-2007, 09:19 AM	#142
Bigger Al Still a stupid tire guy Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 7,273	Thanks Chuck!! I've always thought that the first generation Virago would make a nice cafe bike. They've been raced in the past with some success. Hmmmmm........maybe a cafe/AHRMA bike is in my future. __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

09-02-2007, 07:07 PM	#138
notarex Can U taste the waste? Joined: Sep 2006 Location: CT Oddometer: 1,213	This last bike was really well done, but the faux "manx" flyscreen with inlaid headlights really made me cringe

09-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#144
FloridaSteve Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Florida Oddometer: 2,070	WOW! does that ever get the imagination going. Plenty of those out there for good prices... __________________ My Blogs: Higher Resolution Photo Album Motorcycle Photo of the Day 2-Stroke-Biker-Blog

09-06-2007, 02:16 PM	#150
notarex Can U taste the waste? Joined: Sep 2006 Location: CT Oddometer: 1,213	A Hillman Imp for those who have never seen one, powered by a version of the revered coventry climax engine.

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