cafe ratbike = fun

[MeatTooth]

Well I finally got the clutch in and rode this thing at full power for the first time and OMG it's fun! I can't stop smiling I'm giddy like a school girl. This bike could dislocate a shoulder if you're not ready. The shaft drive buck is pretty fun too. I can't wait to get the carbs dialed in with all the mods I'm sure it will be even better. Here's a pic as it sits now in all it's ugliness I still have to wrap the exhaust and upholster a seat for it. Also I'm looking for a standard tank with a clean inside...with a gas cap....outside doesn't matter. This tank was supposed to be a temporary because the member Clerek was going to send me his for the lollipop tips and a rear master cylinder I gave him but I haven't heard from him since last Oct. I don't know if he flaked or a situation arose that prevented him from sending it.

[XSokieSPECIAL]

Looks like fun.......

for a minute.

Won't be takin' any long rides will you?

Enjoy.

[Elevener]

for a minute.

Won't be takin' any long rides will you?

Enjoy.

Hey he says cafe ratbike doesnt he? Hardly a ratbike though. Looks good man. Thank god its not a hardtail ....

[MeatTooth]

nope.. won't have to... with this thing I'll get where I'm going pretty fast It will have a padded seat it just hasn't been sewn up yet.

[GARTHXS]

Nice work meat get some paint on that sucker

[Brad]

Nice looking scoot, any pic's from the shaft side?

[MeatTooth]

Nice looking scoot, any pic's from the shaft side?

I'll get some tomorrow.

[T99Ford]

Awesome job! Get some paint on it and she'll be ready! Gotta show the Do The Ton boys, too!

[petejw]

i like it, looks fun to ride.
great job.

[3Phase]

Oh, yeah! That looks like it'd be a lot of fun to ride. I like the gaiters!


Regards,

Scott

[xs11lover]

That's really cool....but the swing arm looks like it's at a really odd angel. Is the drive shaft going to be OK?
Love the rearsets and the tiny pipes.

[rgoot01]

Thank god its not a hardtail ....

Everyone who prefers to keep their bike stock should thank the guys that do chop their bikes. The reason I say this is because, for every bike that gets chopped, the stock/resto's increase in value.

[draketrumpet]

Everyone who prefers to keep their bike stock should thank the guys that do chop their bikes. The reason I say this is because, for every bike that gets chopped, the stock/resto's increase in value.

Not to mention there is an increase in superficial stock parts that are available.

[Rubin]

I would love to see a closeup of those rearsets. I have been thinking about doing this as well and am in need of ideas. I would rather go for something off of a stock bike since those can be had for around $60, vs. $150 - $300 for a new set of universals.

[CatatonicBug]

Not too shabby! I like the rear brake setup! Very creative. Be careful with the rear lights though. There are places that is not legal. Something about how far out from center the signal lights have to be. The copper pie is kinda strange, but maybe with some patina on it, they will add character!