I wanna ride.

I know it's snowing and it's Christmas Day, but let's go for a ride!



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Merry Christmas

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Sportster

I thought this picture was lost years ago,but Tami found it the other day. I think this was taken just before it was shipped to Japan. I rode this bike to the last race at Ascot Park and all over Southern California.

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20,000

I know some blogs get thousands of hit each week,but getting 20,000 page views is pretty cool.
I want to thank everyone for reading and I will be posting some new projects and more photos soon.


Thanks
Bob J
Old School Cafe Racer

All Present and Accounted For

 

Thouroghly cleaned, ready to assemble and hopefully this thing will run again.

Cafe Racer redesign

I have been working on the latest Old School Cafe Racer. I want to use some pieces that I haven't used before. The tail section and seat area are always an important piece. I had mocked up one but have decided to toss it out and start over.
Back to the drawing board.

Honda 900F

A picture before it went into the frame.Sorry I took so long Andy.

CB750 DOHC Cafe Racer

New CR Keihins and some new photos for a recent build.

CR Keihin for CB750

I installed a set of these on a recent build and can't believe the difference. Worth every penny. Easy start up, smooth idle, great throttle response.This will be standard equipment on my CB750s SOHC and DOHC.
They will be for sale on the updated website., but for now just drop an email to: bob@oldschoolcaferacer.com
$795.00 with free shipping to 48 states, and include the velocity stacks too.

Altamont

One of my last races before leaving California was at Altamont Speedway.
Interesting history for a race track.

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Better Than New

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The Otter Finally Arrived

The CR carbs I have been waiting on arrived in LA today. Maybe they will be at the shop in time to get them on and go for a ride before the snow flies


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New Blog

Check out this new blogspot, Retro Dudes.

Mark Cash, who has been a friend of mine for nearly thirty years will be selling some of his cool designs and reto items on the blog. I might sell an item or two occasionally.

The site is www.retrodudes.blogspot.com

The Shop Is Growing

I have been very busy. I have a few projects going on. Two of them are nearly complete, I have been waiting on a couple sets of CR Keihin carbs. I have been told they are on their way from Japan, they must be on a rubber raft being towed by a sea otter. One set is for Jorge's cafe racer and the other for my next CB750. I finally finished Andy's engine and need to assemble the freshly cleaned carbs to see if will run for the first time in years.
The website is getting a complete rebuild too. It was getting a bit dated and needs some lovin.


The other big project is a new designated fabrication and shop area. Stay tuned for updates.

Marks 650 runs again !

The last time this bike ran, it caught on fire.Mark turned on the fuel and Chet is ready to start it.
Brian is ready with the fire extingusisher just in case.

Carbs

The more I work on them, the better I like fuel injection.

2 Years and Still Going

Today is the second year anniversary of Motorcycles and Other Stuff.
Thanks for looking.

Jorge and his motorcycle

 

I took it for a test ride on Saturday morning and Jorge rode it home that afternoon.

Enjoy.

The latest Cafe Racer is finished

I picked up the tank today for the 81 CB750K I have been working on.

I will post the pictures after Jorge gets to see the bike at the shop.

Clean Brake

 

Just a shot of what you might find in a 30 year old brake caliper and what it can look like after a cleaning. 

I am just waiting on the tank and this cafe racer will be done.

 

Working on a New motorcycle?

Earlier in the week , a long time friend came by the shop while I was working on the latest cafe racer.He commented that I was working on a new bike.
I replied that it was the same one I was working on the past two weeks.
No, he said,what is this a 1980 or 1981 ?
He was right it is a 1981.
Then I started thinking about . If you don't count the occasional service or tires I install,this is a new bike for the shop. Most of the stuff is at least 40 plus years old. The more time I spend with motorcycles the more I find myself drawn to older bikes.
I look over at my future project bikes and the newest model was introduced in 1969 and the oldest model dating back to the mid 50's.

Exhausted

 

The next Old School Cafe Racer is almost ready to ride.

Harley Bicycle Goes to Jim Kerstings Museum

Now, the Indy Mile

MotoGP qualifying in the front row

Parts

81 Honda Cafe Racer

Sorry my photographer is on vacation.

Just a few update photos with the phone.

1971 Honda CL450 runs great again.

A CL 450 was at the shop today. It had a few issues, after new carb intake insulators,carb adjustments and some ignition system work, it went home running great. I love seeing another old bike being enjoyed again.

Cafe Racer black rim with stainless steel spokes.

Tools out and rim covered with vinyl tape.

The spokes can easily scratch the powder coated rim and cut through masking tape.

Laced and ready to true.

New rim strip,now for the tube and tire.

Always use a new rim strip and new tube when installing a new tire.

Final check and balancing.

Now for the front wheel.

Model 718 Harley Davidson Bicycle "The Special"

After further research, Dad found the info, the exact name and model of the recently acquired Harley Bicycle is complete.



                        Check out the original air pump still on the frame and the tool bag also.

Ready to Strip Sand and Polish

It's a messy job, but someone has to do it.

Jorges Cafe Racer

The next cafe racer is beginning to take shape. I finished cleaning up the frame and it will be going to powder coat tomorrow. I hope to get the front end polished and the wheels laced and ready before it returns.



1918 or 1919 Harley Davidson Juvenile Boys Bicycle

After spending some time on the internet and a couple of phone calls, we have decided that the Harley Davidson bicycle is a 1918 or 1919 Boys Juvenile model. If anyone knows more please let us know.


Thanks

Vintage Harley Davidson Bicycle

                           Went to an auction today, and it followed us home. Can we keep it?

Pretty Cool

The End is Near

 

Final Photos Coming Soon (I hope)