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Bob_thompson
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 11:38 am: |
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There have been some nice threads on cafe racer type bikes here in the past and I have been working on my 5th cafe bike since the '60's. Ya,I'm older then dirt, LOL. But alas, here pictured below, is my latest. I call it a DR500 Victor as it was a Suzuki DR500 and its a tribute to all the early British singles. Test road yesterday and its gonna be a real nice weekly rider to have some fun with.....occasionally. Quite a bit different then my 1125R but fun anyways. Surprisingly agile, easily flicks around with under 300#'s wet. Good Conti Go tires helped a lot. Fair power that works well with its weight. But what a beast to kick start. I am real spoiled with the button but reliving "the old days" is fun too. All in all I am pleased it turned out fairly nice and was done on a real budget. Not a show bike but a "rider". It has been a fun project to do during the winter. Now its TIME TO RIDE! The canyons are calling. Buell or DR? What a choice. And lets see what anybody else has been working on that are similar. Bob
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Jb2
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 11:46 am: |
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Cool bike! Something similar but not quite the same brewing in my garage but not close enough to post pictures. Is there a place for a compression release in the head? |
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Nobuell
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 12:19 pm: |
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I would love to build some type of cafe racer but sadly I have been lacking of time. Nice job by the way. |
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Cityxslicker
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 12:21 pm: |
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nice ride I have been on the hunt for a non abused GB500 since I first missed them in the showroom. mmmmm tasty. |
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Bob_thompson
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 01:00 pm: |
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Jb2, yes there is a compression release lever on the handlebar that lifts a valve under the cam cover to help get over TDC but its still a brute kicking when it does hit compression stroke. |
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Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 02:39 pm: |
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http://www.rycamotors.com/ On my list of things to do. |
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Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 02:51 pm: |
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http://vimeo.com/21847668 |
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Greg_e
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 03:54 pm: |
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The Ryca is about the only thing I would have time for. Surprisingly few of those bikes in my area to serve as a donor. Good video! |
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Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 04:01 pm: |
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I keep looking for a good honda CX500 or GL500 to Cafe' |
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Hybridmomentspass
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 05:03 pm: |
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great looking bike! |
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Reepicheep
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 05:04 pm: |
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I'm going for the dirt tracker look. And whatever I do, it won't be painted as well as JB2's. Unless I have him paint it. Gotta take an afternoon off and start the epic battle with the DMV before I go much further... it's a solid runner now.
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Hybridmomentspass
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 05:06 pm: |
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all I see is a red X, can you try to repost the pic please? Or is it just me thats not seeing it? |
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Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 05:37 pm: |
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all I see is a red X, can you try to repost the pic please? Try hitting the F5 key. |
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Hybridmomentspass
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 05:46 pm: |
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I did, and it didnt show up, even right clicked 'show image' nothing It is now working Man I really want an older bike to play with, this thread will (and is) make (making) me jealous |
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Bob_thompson
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 07:51 pm: |
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Glitch, I really like the Ryca but I believe right now as it looks its not street legal in most states. No turn signals, cannot see a tail light or license plate holder at least and who knows what else. I also think a person could add these but then why buy a kit if its not complete. I think it was an excersize in styling mostly as many cafe type bikes are nowadays. And I believe the cost for a completed bike you could by a new Triumph Thruxton. I'm riding mine............legally at a much lower overall cost, about $1500.00 with the bike. And it was a fun project. |
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Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 08:32 pm: |
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about $1500.00 with the bike![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/thumbsup3.gif) |
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Tbolt_pilot
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 08:33 pm: |
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Great looking little ride Bob! A toy like that has always been on my list of 'Someday when I have the time...' Enjoy it! |
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Greg_e
| Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 08:52 pm: |
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When I asked Ryca about the signals and brake light (it has integrated signals and brake) I was told the stock units could be used. What the kit does is save a lot of time to fabricate the tank and a few other pieces. I don't have the tools or skills to make those items for myself. |
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Tiltcylinder
| Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 09:50 am: |
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Reepicheep, wow, a rotary valve (non reed valve) carb in the cases, two stroke... makes me long for my '74 TM... sigh |
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Greg_e
| Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 04:45 pm: |
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Ryca now has a bunch of instructional videos up on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/rycamotors |
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Glitch
| Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 06:49 am: |
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One of the things about Ryca I like is the fact that you may not have to buy anything from them, but if you do they'll sell you anything from just one part, all the way to the entire thing. |
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Iamike
| Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 08:25 am: |
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After visiting the National Motorcycle Museum yesterday it gives me the urge to do something fun too. http://www.nationalmcmuseum.org/ |
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Ft_bstrd
| Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:05 am: |
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Barker
| Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:33 am: |
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http://www.pipeburn.com/ |