CB750 Oil tank taking shape

Now for the oil line bungs.

Suzuki S32 Seat

I told Tami last week I needed to get some projects finished. The last few days have been very productive.
 I just picked up the seat for the Suzuki S32 today!!

Custom CB750 Oil Tank

The parts are cut and ready to assemble. I will need to install the vent tubes and oil line bungs before I weld it up.

Cafe Racer Seat Pan

I took a little bit of time this morning to fab up a seat pan for one of my cafe racer projects. It came out just the way I wanted, on the first try, that makes it even better.

 A little bit of filing, sanding and it will be ready to paint or powder coat.

Harleys at the Shop

It has been a little different at the shop lately. I have been working on several Harleys.
I haven't had much time to post anything, but I will get on it next week, so don't forget to check back.

Montesa Bearings are Chillin

Sears Gilera on No Chrome Friday

Mark and his beloved Gilera!!!!

We usually go riding after work on Fridays, but it has to be on one of our no chrome bikes.

Most of the time I spend working on motorcycles is spent restoring or rebuilding them, so it's nice to just jump on one of our latest barn finds and just enjoy the ride.

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.