Old School Cafe Racer Retail Area Open for Business

I added a few displays and did some painting. I think it is official now.

Old School Cafe Racer apparel will be available in a week or so.

Other Stuff- Vacturi Carbs

I get some unusual stuff at the shop. This is the first time I have seen a set of Vacturi carbs from a vintage outboard racing engine.

I think I will clean them up and just put them on display. They are pretty cool.

Time to Build One

I have been working on several projects and getting the retail side of the shop up and running, but now it is time to get back to building a cafe racer. The fourth CB750 project has been sitting in the corner waiting patiently, so it is time to get busy, plus I need something else to ride for a while.

No Chrome Friday

After a long week at work, we decided to roll out the Friday rides.

Mark says it is our Chrome Won't Get You Home Line.

Custom Order Cafe Racers

The first three models of CB750 Cafe Racers will be available by special order.

Alpha

Apollo

Gemini

Check out http://www.oldschoolcaferacer.com/ for more photos

Email bob@oldschoolcaferacer.com for pricing and details



Bad Day for Old Motorcycles

I tore down the CB900 engine late today,well it wasn't a blown head gasket. It appears that #2 and #3 cylinders got very hot and the head has a crack running through the exhaust valve in the #2 cylinder. Then I called Andy and told him the bad news. It was a bad motorcycle day for Andy. He also had bad news about his BMW after 350,000 miles it will probably be laid to rest.

Ramsey Cascades

We went hiking this morning in the Smoky Mountains. The kids had a great time jumping boulders in the river, and crossing it on a tree bridge. The final destination made the 8 mile hike worth the effort.

Noah and Rebecca at Ramsey Cascades.

1981 Honda CB900F

This CB900F has been setting several years, I think about 9 years by the date on the license plates. It made its way to my shop late yesterday in need of a diagnosis. Well it isn't too good but it's not too bad. Low compression on 2 and 3, probably a head gasket, hopefully no damage has been done to the head or cylinders. Carbs need cleaned and rebuilt. I was told it wasn't charging when it was parked. I'm guessing that didn't fix itself either. The silicone that was covering the inlet for the tach cable was hiding another problem.

I would like to put it back it back,close to original, maybe a 4 into 1 exhaust. Loose the center stand a set of superbike handlebars and maybe a new speedo and tach. Andy are you reading this?

Ready to leave the frame.

This is a bad thing. The casting for the tach drive is cracked.

Good Advice

All parts should go together without forcing. Therefore, if you can't get them together, there must be a reason. By all means, do not use a hammer. -IBM maintenance manual, 1925-

Rockers Reunion in Indianapolis

Thought you might like to know!

Who knows maybe I will have something finished and ride over to Indy too.

Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties Coming Soon

I spent the entire day putting together my initial order for Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties. This is a huge piece of the puzzle for opening the retail space at Old School Cafe Racer. I can't believe the amount of products that they supply. I have been to the Dealer Expo a few times and knew they were the big parts distributor, but it is amazing how much they have. Coupled with Western Power Sports great selection, Old School Cafe Racer will be able to supply nearly every product imaginable.

Products available at Old School Cafe Racer

You want it, Old School Cafe Racer sells it.

Helmets, Apparel, Tires, Hard Parts and Accessories.

Just give us a shout.

Indy Supercross

Noah,Rebecca and I decided to go to Indy today.

Gone But Not Forgotten

Update on the Montesa

I needed to get some measurements for cables and other stuff, so I set the engine cases in the frame. I couldn't resist taking a photo.