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     No_rice |
hadnt seen this posted on here although i could have easily missed it... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buell-X1-Custom-Caf e-racer-Norton-/280740147792?pt=US_motorcycles&has h=item415d6ab250#v4-40 doesnt look to bad. | ||
| No_rice |
and i guess this is atleast a different kind of use for the buell drivetrain... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MMW-RACER-X-CAFE-BI KE-SPORTSTER-BUELL-MOTOR-/250885687885?pt=US_motor cycles&hash=item3a69f3ca4d | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Oddly enough, I kind of like that second rolling chassis. They can build it to accommodate big twin motors. Would be interesting to build a cafe racer with one. | ||
| Rick_a |
Funny, I came across both of those for the first time yesterday. Buells make poor cafe bikes. The chassis is too modern. The second link is just terrible. It's longer and looks even spindlier than the Sportster chassis it replaces. | ||
| Nwrider |
I kinda like the look of the first one. But then again.. I am kind of odd.  | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
I like both of those links the first bike really looks great, a lot of effort into it. I like how they used a different tank instead of keeping the standard tank like many people do. It really shows that they put effort into it And as for the frame, looks neat. If given the choice I'd rather have a sportster frame, but I still like that frame as well | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Buells make poor cafe bikes. The chassis is too modern. I hope this isn't true since I'm working to create one. I believe this cafe project is quite fetching.  As is this one.  | ||
| Nwrider |
Oooooh... I like that tail and the flat black. Any body have any clue what the front fender is off of from the pic above the flat black bike? | ||
| Msr203 |
Very nice I always thought Buell's had a cafe'd feel to them stock | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
If you can make a cafe racer out of a Gold Wing:  I think you can make one out of just about anything. | ||
| Blks1l |
Nwrider the front fender fender looks like the factory peice. | ||
| Fahren |
That Goldwing is a Cafeteria Racer! LOL | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I want one with a supercharger: | ||
| Guell |
X1 looks like it has a duc front fender, 999 I think | ||
| No_rice |
If you can make a cafe racer out of a Gold Wing: theres one nearby here for a grand thats in great shape. normally the old wings dont drop down very low in price. the first thing i thought was if i wouldnt have just bought another damn car id grab it and strip her down for a musclebound cafe type bike. | ||
| No_rice |
i say "type" because the thing would still weigh a ton, and a cafe should be light. | ||
| Rick_a |
Ft, while those look good, I'd call 'em cafe styled...and that GL looks awesome. I see true cafe's in the traditional sense as having narrow tires, longish wheelbases, conservative steering geometries, double cradle frames, and twin shocks. | ||
| Weatherbyman |
Cafe' on a Buell = BUTCHERED JOB PERIOD! That is not what they were intended to be... to each his/her own, but just as bad as making a Buell a Chopper. What a hack job! | ||
| Xl1200r |
I believe this cafe project is quite fetching. You just caused me another tuber purchase. Crap. That first one is FANTASTIC looking. Do you have any more photos of it? *EDIT* nevermind, I did some searching and found some. I'm feeling inspired. (Message edited by xl1200r on September 21, 2011) | ||
| Nwrider |
Blks... definitely not an OE fender Guell... Similar to a Duc999 fender but its not. Its more jagged. I like it. I want one! That Goldwing is ridiculous. I would have never guessed what is was without the "Goldwing" on the side. I would rather see a cafe styled Buell than a chopper. At least they remain race inspired vs. lounge chair inspired. My X1 probably doesn't appeal to everyone, but still a Buell. I love it.. and that's all that matters. Its like having an ugly girlfriend. I am the only one that has to enjoy riding her. She puts a smile on my face, who cares what any one else thinks.  | ||
| Jim2 |
I found an M2 cafe fiberglass tail section on Ebay yesterday. Don't have the link. There were about 8 of them left. Looked pretty nice. It was very much a cross between the factory M2 tail and a traditional hump cafe tail. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Cafe' on a Buell = BUTCHERED JOB PERIOD! That is not what they were intended to be... to each his/her own, but just as bad as making a Buell a Chopper. What a hack job! What are Buells "intended to be"? I believe the M2 tail looks like ass and is ugly. I don't know what it was "intended" to be, but ugly is what it is. | ||
| Jim2 |
LOL. A lot of people feel that way. I believe it's intended to be a big stable two-up platform. it is that. Two-up is key on the M2. Not exactly cafe but damn if there aren't days I look at it and it seems to have a cafe look just as it came from the factory. I like both of the examples that where shown above but for different reason. | ||
| Msr203 |
Goldwing and cafe racer never would have guessed | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I LOVE cafe racer style bikes. Minimalist. If it isn't structurally required or makes the bike go fast, it gets removed. An engine, two wheels, and a rider. I think I heard that somewhere. Oh yeah, Erik Buell said it. | ||
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| Ft_bstrd |
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/SMuLXsoJyYI/ AAAAAAAAGVw/QNnyMJvWcww/s1600-h/Buell+CafeR+1.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qpWtg6IvDLk/SMuLSphi4yI/ AAAAAAAAGVo/tU_23cYm_eA/s1600-h/Buell+CafeR+2.jpg | ||
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| Rick_a |
My favorites in more modern bikes are these. Add a headlight and tail light and I'm set.   |
