Virago Cafe Racer Build Thread

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Virago cafe racer build thread. Chat with others, create a build thread, post questions and answers. Ive wanted to build my own cafe racer for soo long. 2006 return of the cafe racers is the world's premier cafe racer focused website. How to build an xv750 cafe racer.

More or less, definitely the first step is to get a donor r1/r6 front (with stem, triple tree, forks, brakes, etc). Here's my newest build and my entry into the old bike barn/greasy dozen garage builder collective 2015. Come join the discussion about restoration, performance, racing, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! The term refers to a style of motorcycle that was and is used for fast rides from one transport café or coffee bar to another.

I unloaded about a hundred pounds of crap off the poor girl. See more ideas about cafe racer, bike, motorcycle. 82 virago 750 project cafe yep, i dropped lucky with the mojave although it was a pepperpot, luckily i know a fekintriffic welder. 1982 yamaha virago 750 cafe racer build.

If you're a fan of cafe racer motorcycles and style then you've come to the right place! Mar 28, 2013 #6 re: Gst with psi dsm wiseman. Not everybody who read it agreed with the content, but when it comes to style, there are several different schools of taste.

Rendered this virago 535 with a honda tl250 tank. Custom seat replaced the stock one and raised couple of inches higher bigger side cover to conceal the parts below the seat any small taillamp 5/16 tires front & back 4.5 bates headlight black fork cover honda tl 250 fuel tank longer rear shocks front fender resized rear fender chopped repaint the stock exhaust & heat wrapped. It started out as a hideous 920 virago with the biggest hunk of fiberglass they called a fairing bolted to the front. See more ideas about cafe racer bikes, cafe racer, racer.

82 virago 750 cafe racer (done!) thread starter virago1113;. From there, you need to do a little bit of sizing and fitting. Hey guys, i have been looking for a wider higher set motorcycle for a few years now and i recently stumbled upon the single rear spring virago cafe racers and would like to build one myself. Logging in will also remove many of the advertisements, along with this notice.

The term was originally coined as an insult towards riders who were seen as playing at being road racers but. With the monoshock its amazing how skinny it is. I'll have to look through the thread later! By joining our free community you will have access to great discounts from our sponsors, the ability to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content, free email, classifieds, and access many other special features.

My yamaha virago cafe racer inspired build i got the bike for free. We can supply many of the more difficult to manufacture parts and complete cafe racer kits you will need for your motorbike conversion project. Don't take it personal, they're too dumb/naive to see the details and appreciate any aspects of the build. It occurred to me the other day that i have been on the forum for about a year and a half, and never posted a build thread.

Clearly this is an exceptional build on many levels. Being my first bike and first time working on a bike for my first part i'm doing a more mild build. You are currently viewing our forums as a guest which gives you limited access to the community. I’m going to focus on the performance side of building a cafe racer.or street tracker, scrambler, or any custom motorcycle, for that matter.

Interesting build, looking good so far, currently building an “82” 750 virago in a cafe racer/ flat tracker style, regards doc cox. I really like the custom machine work and. Funny they have the same thread just screw it in. Join date apr 2007 posts 3,097.

See more ideas about scrambler, cafe racer, motorcycle. Aug 1, 2019 #1 hey all!. See more ideas about cafe racer, cafe racer build, cafe racer parts. Start date aug 1, 2019;

We publish regular features on custom motorcycle builds, riding gear reviews, how to guides and event coverage from around the globe. I have never worked on motorcycles before in my life (though i have been working. Do you have a build thread? February 8, 2015 at 8:42 pm.

I had to grind down the steering head on my virago to fit the r1 steering stem. Fact is, i don't do a build. Our mission at the home of cafe racer kits is to help you to enjoy building your own custom motorcycle. It's not the best platform to build a cafe but it's been done and done well.

See more ideas about bike, yamaha virago, virago cafe racer. Front exhaust pipe runs all the way to the head. Bikes collection by kirsty bee. Cafe racer forum since 2002 a forum community dedicated to cafe racer style race bikes owners and enthusiasts.