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2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Zip ties?? they look like these to me......
And they're as bad as zip ties
Tom
1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to originalComment
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don't know if this'll post-- but since there's discussion on bobber bashin'
79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75Comment
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holy crap...whats in the water out there???
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I think one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when attempting to make a cafe or bobber from an XS Eleven is the engine -
IMHO, the sheer physical size of the engine does not lend itself well to a cafe or bobber - trying to get a balanced look seems difficult.
BUT, as others in this thread have shown with their photos, it can be done ... and done well!
Though it does seem to be the exception rather than the norm.
And speaking of something done well, how about this:
CAFE RACER - Egli Vincent MotorcyclesMarco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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Totally 100% agree...and thats a stunning motorcycle! Like Marty said...I too like cafe' bikes just not made from XS/XJ1100s'I think one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when attempting to make a cafe or bobber from an XS Eleven is the engine -
IMHO, the sheer physical size of the engine does not lend itself well to a cafe or bobber - trying to get a balanced look seems difficult.
BUT, as others in this thread have shown with their photos, it can be done ... and done well!
Though it does seem to be the exception rather than the norm.
And speaking of something done well, how about this:
CAFE RACER - Egli Vincent MotorcyclesLast edited by madmax-im; 02-27-2014, 05:11 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I don't get bobbers
So.... what did he do, weld the swingarm in place? Also, the seat and missing fender looks dangerous considering there is no suspension. One good bump and you could be riding the tire. I don't even want to think about what might happen to more delicate parts of the anatomy."Little by little the look of the country changes because of the men we admire." HudComment
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Well, you guys are in for a treat. I'm not much on cafe's, but our German exchange student now lives in Belgium, and while he was living in Texas, he built this. It is one of the absolute coolest cafe's I've seen. I may be a convert. Enjoy, and any comments are encouraged. This guy is pretty much a perfectionist.
79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75Comment
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Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Mark,Well, you guys are in for a treat. I'm not much on cafe's, but our German exchange student now lives in Belgium, and while he was living in Texas, he built this. It is one of the absolute coolest cafe's I've seen. I may be a convert. Enjoy, and any comments are encouraged. This guy is pretty much a perfectionist.
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com...acer.html#more
It's funny you brought this up. I have this:
But, want this:
There may be a conversion in my future.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Marty-- That 1000S Guzzi is so cool looking. I am thinking a cafe conversion for your bike would be awesome. Maybe my old age is changing my opinion on the look. I'll bet the conversion would make that thing handle great, too. I know Helge would offer any help through e-mail if you want to contact him. He's been through the process.79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75Comment
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Mark -Well, you guys are in for a treat. I'm not much on cafe's, but our German exchange student now lives in Belgium, and while he was living in Texas, he built this. It is one of the absolute coolest cafe's I've seen. I may be a convert. Enjoy, and any comments are encouraged. This guy is pretty much a perfectionist.
http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com...acer.html#more
Very nice Guzzi cafe - really sharp! And it even has the pillion pad ...
Enjoyed the write-up, too!Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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78 E - 2to1 exhaust, dynatek coils, special headlight [SOLD!]
79 F - gas tank refurb, headgasket change, straight pipes, late model carbs, virago lowering shocks, special headlight and gauges, TC fuse block, GSXR-1100 carbs (WIP)
"May my tires not fail me, nor my engine grow cold"Comment
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Wasting time on a Bobber
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/...psa692e2a1.jpg
Why waste your time with a BobberComment
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