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Blackdog
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm trying to get some ideas for my next project. I've come up empty so far.
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Mtnmason
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

maybe take some cues from the 1125 CR, as the "CR" supposedly (i could be wrong) stands for Cafe Racer though it really looks nothing like a cafe racer in the traditional sense. Good luck, if you pull it off you will probably have a pretty unique bike
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Geedee
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.buellxb.com/index.php?a=buell_photos&i= 15684
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Blackdog
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Geedee, now that's what I'm talking about!
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46champ
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 01:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like that is there any more pictures what wheels are those?
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Chessm
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 03:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

does this count?

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Geedee
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 03:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll have to try and remember where that bike was originally featured.


http://badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/33 8187.html?1211237309
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Geedee
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 08:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.r-r-customizing.de/gallery_eng.html#bue ll8
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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 08:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've seen a really cool X1 cafe conversion kicking around as well.
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Guell
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 09:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

stollen from lemonchilis fb page...

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Trojan
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

here is my attempt at a cafe racer, built in 2005. Complete with polished alloy 'tank'











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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


x


Here is Lil' Blackie, my old 2005 XB12SR.

It had the following modifications:

Performance Mods!:

1. K+N air filter
2. Snorkel removed
3. Open air box
4. Buell Race ECM
5. Original Drummer muffler
6. Front Suspension - Ohlins FG 43 1676-17 front forks
7. Rear Suspension - Ohlins 46HRCLS shock, remote preload, 1092-34 spring
8. Hal's competition chain conversion swing arm
9. Secondary Gearing - Sprocket Specialties 46 tooth rear sprocket / 20 tooth steel front sprocket.
10. XB 9 primary gears - 57/34 tooth sprockets
11. D.I.D. 520 ERV3 racing chain.
12. Ohlins side mount steering damper with custom mounts
13. Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires
14. Denso Iridium Sparkplugs - IXU24
15. Drummer Catch Can
16. CRG Brake lever # An- 531 (modified to suit Shindy 14mm remote reservoir front brake master cylinder
17. CRG Clutch Lever # An-621
18. Custom Billet shift pedal
19. Custom Billet rear brake pedal



Other Mods/Misc/Customization.:

1. Firebolt tail section/ quick release front seat
2. Buell Deluxe Seat
3. Remove all decals
4. Prototype Drummer front sprocket guard/ cover for electrics made from stock Buell cover
5. Painted primary chain inspection covers to match engine cases with Buell Magnesium Tone spray paint.
6. Replaced inspection cover screws with longer Stainless Allen heads
7. Polished headers with 3M Scotch-Brite Fine Finishing Sander # 9416NA, 320, 600 and 1500 wet or dry sandpaper, and Luster Lace Metal Polishing Strips, (wide)
8. Trojan low profile air intakes painted to match frame.
9. Tommasselli adjustable Clubman's handle bars.
10. Modified Joker Machine billet custom risers.
11. Buell Traction grips/ opened ends
12. Shindy 14mm front brake master cylinder with remote reservoir, CRG levers
13. Shock Racing Mini 9 LED directionals with 10 watt 10 ohm resistors to correct blink rate connected in parallel.
14. Buell frame pucks
15. Dipstick visibility mod: covered dipstick with yellow shrink tube
16. Crystal orange fork and swing arm sliders by Ricta/ custom s/s front mounting axle
17. HVMP Heavyweight Stainless steel handlebar ends
18. Third Eye bar end mirror on custom stainless steel mounting bracket
19. Buell X-1 domed Timing cover, Pegasus engraved, painted Magnesium Tone to match engine cases. S/S Allen head 10/32 mounting screws, to match primary side covers
20. Buell Chrome, (brushed), front heel protectors
21. LSL Billet round foot pegs on 1" dropped mounts
22. Carbon fibre extended rear hugger
23. Buell Carbon fibre front fender
24. Powdercoat swing arm graphite black to match frame
25. Powdercoat wheels: graphite centers, polished rims, clear coated.
26. Buell Aluminum, (brushed), upper chain guard
27. Frameless Plexiglass license plate mount
28. Personalized license plate: "XB12SR"
29. 90 degree Ariete valve stems/ custom machined rims to suit
30. PDG Moto "Black Kleen" Dash Face
31. Precision Engineering Billet brake line clamps, front and rear.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012 - 11:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

MAN! I wish I could have taken advantage of you selling Lil' Blackie!
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Me too!

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Blackdog
Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the input. I have this bike that I cannot sell:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 664571.html?1330536430

I wanted to start a Cafe project and it looks like it will be this one.
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Foximus
Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No steel frame... no cafe. End of story.
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Geedee
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 06:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Blackdog, one day somebody will want that nice XT exactly how you have it now. Your buyer just hasn't seen it yet.

I agree with Foximus though. You can Cafe'ish an XB, but never Cafe it.

Wish I could find the site featuring the XB in the first link I posted. Still looking.

Gary
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Gunut75
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I remember seeing Lil' Blackie parked at the entrance of the old factory. One of my favorites.
Sux you had to sell it.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 08:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Ian.

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Jfman
Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wire wheels seal the deal for a cafe racer.

Wonder how much they cost?
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Buewulf
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 05:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't know if you have been following the BOTT XR1 thread on here, but they have the best platform in my opinion to go in the direction of a cafe racer. Yes, the BOTT is a tracker, but opt instead for some clip-ons, a classic headlight, wire wheels, and maybe a teardrop tail. That would be the sheet!

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/642860.html?1309564798
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Team_ruthless
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 09:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

steel frame? no problem.
http://www.rolandsands.com/topics/buell
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I want to ride that bike!
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Expatriate00
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 07:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I tend to agree with Foximus and GeeDee, our bikes are more advanced in the engineering design than traditional cafe' bikes. They are minimalist in the cafe sense, and have the same design goals but the tech is just beyond what a traditional cafe' bike is engineered for. It is the next step in the evolution, so to speak. Although they are post cafe' in design that doesn't mean they aren't already cafe-ish because they share the same design parameters and goals they are integrally related. Even those considered in the know as far as motorcycle journalism have acknowleged tha XB's harkening to its roots. So I feel, as closely related as they are, in the proper dress this can easily pass for a cafe' descendant. I am gathering parts for my own attempt at cafe' expression as we speak.
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Foximus
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 08:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I get what your saying... but a porche GT3... is NOT a beetle. ;]
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Bernhardgrave
Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2012 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is my current cafe-ish project. I am really just showing off the Alpina tubeless spoke wheels. It isn't really much of "build", as it is just swapping parts. I am still needing to mount up the single round S1 headlamp I have. It is a 2009 XB12Ss, I put Uly footpeg plates to make the tail look cleaner and give my old knees a little more room.

The Alpina wheels work with the 8-piston caliper, and I got them relatively cheep due to the clapped-out euro, from http://www.jcpakbikes.com
(JC is great to work with)


spokes clearing ZTL2 caliper

I might have to put a set on my 1125CR

Lightning Long with Alpina Wheels

...and I have to figure out a fender set-up because I am testing using a 120/80 17 Avon Roadrunner on the front to see what a taller tire handles like, and the Uly fender is just a test too. The headers and stock muffler are ceramic coated by http://boneheadperformance.com/
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Speedfreaks101
Posted on Saturday, April 07, 2012 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What do the Alpina's weigh? I love the wheels.
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Bernhardgrave
Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry I don't have a scale at my house (I can't handle the truth), but I wanted to know too. Just holding the both rear wheels with tires mounted and sprocket and disk in either hand the Alpina felt maybe a couple pounds lighter, while doing the same with the front it felt about the same amount heavier - of course I have the heavier tire too. I know I've defiled the quick steering and that it is really just for looks. But I couldn't resist; they are so nice up close and personal...
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Ourdee
Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like spoked wheels a lot. When I see cafe bikes, I think rat rods. I like rat rods too.
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Dancing_dogs
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I love the single large headlamp on the post by Guell. I actually like it better than the stock set up.

Does anyone know what headlamp that is and where I might buy one? Also, where did all the "stuff" that was behind the screen get moved too? I would do this mod in a heartbeat. LOVE IT!

Thanks for your help
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Bernhardgrave
Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 08:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dancing dogs,
you can get very similar headlamp setups from http://spieglerusa.com/lights-indicators/headlight s-by-lsl.html
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Geedee
Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 02:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dancing dogs, Swordsman fitted a single light to his Ss back in 2010. It looked good.

Picture:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/43/ 590792.html?1282651038

Project:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/547538.html?1269631379
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05xb12r
Posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice looking bikes.
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Dancing_dogs
Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 05:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info on the headlamp Bernhardgrave, great site'
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