Official Sportster Cafe Racer Picture Thread
#523
03-20-2015, 10:41 AM
The sound is nice. Low rumble without any harsh tones.
Performance is hard to say. She's just a stage 1 883 for now. I only put 100 miles on the new stock bike before tearing it down for the conversion.
I may change the pipe though. The front tube can contact the ground. It already did twice. The second touch caused the mounting bracket (behind the belt ttensioner) to break. I had it welded and it seems to be holding up, but I'm planning to get some high pipes.
#525
03-27-2015, 02:23 PM
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#528
05-11-2015, 09:01 AM
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It's British old chap! The single mirror indicates it's ridden on the left (as God intended), but the rear number plate (as we call them) is diagnostic. The tank badge is in the style of a Vincent (made just a few miles from here).
#529
05-11-2015, 09:07 AM
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#530
05-19-2015, 07:26 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
Hey guys,
After blowing up my Bonneville Cafe Racer on the way back from Jacks Cafe rockers meeting and being rescued in the rain. I decided I wanted something a bit more modern in the shape of a cafe racer. When this nice ’05 1200cc Sportster came up I decided it would fit the bill. Right away I started dreaming about how it would look and before long I had Steve at Redmax Speedshop cutting the frame down whilst I was sourcing parts. I couldn’t be any happier with how it turned out. The bike is a great ride and always draws a crowd.
Basic specs:
18″ Akront flanged rims with stainless spokes and Avon Roadrider tyres.
Supertrapp stainless 2-1 sports exhaust, with carb jetted to match and set up on Dyno.
Redmax seat, upholstery and Lyta alloy tank finished off with spondon alloy clip-ons from an old race bike.
After hours of searching I found an Aston Martin paint colour I really liked and a friend of mine (Glenn) made the decals with the name, which I chose from my love of dry lake racers and vintage war planes.
Best,
Racy Rach
After blowing up my Bonneville Cafe Racer on the way back from Jacks Cafe rockers meeting and being rescued in the rain. I decided I wanted something a bit more modern in the shape of a cafe racer. When this nice ’05 1200cc Sportster came up I decided it would fit the bill. Right away I started dreaming about how it would look and before long I had Steve at Redmax Speedshop cutting the frame down whilst I was sourcing parts. I couldn’t be any happier with how it turned out. The bike is a great ride and always draws a crowd.
Basic specs:
18″ Akront flanged rims with stainless spokes and Avon Roadrider tyres.
Supertrapp stainless 2-1 sports exhaust, with carb jetted to match and set up on Dyno.
Redmax seat, upholstery and Lyta alloy tank finished off with spondon alloy clip-ons from an old race bike.
After hours of searching I found an Aston Martin paint colour I really liked and a friend of mine (Glenn) made the decals with the name, which I chose from my love of dry lake racers and vintage war planes.
Best,
Racy Rach
Last edited by wachuko; 05-19-2015 at 07:30 AM.
