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Cafe or Latte racer..

  • 01-05-2016 11:20am
    #1
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭


    It seems the manufacturer's have decided to quids-in on the whole cafe racer/tracker/scrambler scene with new bikes making appearances..
    I myself would rather buy an old bike and do it myself, and have something different...what about you lot...?


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  • #2
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Horses for courses. Some people enjoy thinkering with old bikes trying to get them to start while slipping on the oil it's leaked onto the floor, others like turning a key and riding off with no issues.

    I don't like some types of bike while others are devoted to them. There's enough bikes to keep each happy so why complain, the more options the more people who might ride.


  • #3
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    I love bikes of all types, and have had many. However and despite being in the minority of my friends who actually own them, I'm happy to look and see others work and to ride my own as much as possible.

    I like the IDEA of a café racer but I've spent the weekend as one of the organisers of a vintage rally with real ones, here https://m.facebook.com/GalwayVintageMotorcycleClub/

    Right now though, I've spent my time in the garage and more interested in riding. If I was in the market I'd buy a modern retro like a Triumph or Guzzi or similar. All of the style, none of the trauma!

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  • #4
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Certainly seems to be the in thing right now. I even plunged in myself on a spur of the moment decision - but very happy I did. If you are good mechanically its definitely worth it. You can build a really nice bike for small money. I'm using it as a chance to learn - really enjoying it so far. Very slow going but it will pick up soon.


  • #5
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Zascar wrote: »
    Certainly seems to be the in thing right now. I even plunged in myself on a spur of the moment decision - but very happy I did. If you are good mechanically its definitely worth it. You can build a really nice bike for small money. I'm using it as a chance to learn - really enjoying it so far. Very slow going but it will pick up soon.

    Huge pleasure in doing it yourself ..there's plenty of downsides too but I find the end result negates any bruises or cuts...:)


  • #6
    dusty207
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭dusty207


    Interesting thread.
    Having spent last year restoring a little Yamaha YAS1 we are now starting on a 1979 Honda CB750F with the intention of turning it into a cafe racer. There are some nice examples on Google images which we are using for ideas.
    One thing we've been wondering is the insurance issue.
    What are the implications here?
    The engine, brakes etc will be stock, it's only the body that'll be changed, anybody any info?
    Thanks


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  • #7
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    dusty207 wrote: »
    Interesting thread.
    Having spent last year restoring a little Yamaha YAS1 we are now starting on a 1979 Honda CB750F with the intention of turning it into a cafe racer. There are some nice examples on Google images which we are using for ideas.
    One thing we've been wondering is the insurance issue.
    What are the implications here?
    The engine, brakes etc will be stock, it's only the body that'll be changed, anybody any info?
    Thanks

    Dont be getting all anal.....just build it and enjoy it..:)


  • #8
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    It's a good questions I was not asked about any Mods, not sure it's worth telling them. Then again if you have a finished bike you need it to be insures for what it's worth and not what the insurance company think a stock bike will be worth.


  • #9
    dusty207
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭dusty207


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Dont be getting all anal.....just build it and enjoy it..:)

    We will, we will :D:D


  • #10
    dusty207
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭dusty207


    Zascar wrote: »
    It's a good questions I was not asked about any Mods, not sure it's worth telling them. Then again if you have a finished bike you need it to be insures for what it's worth and not what the insurance company think a stock bike will be worth.

    Not thinking about the value of the bike, more about hitting something and then them telling you you're not insured :mad:


  • #11
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    dusty207 wrote: »
    Not thinking about the value of the bike, more about hitting something and then them telling you you're not insured :mad:

    You'll still have 3rd party insurance and they can sue to recoup the cost of the claim, I've never heard of an insurance company suing yet.


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  • #12
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Considering my cafe is my 2nd bike, and I only paid €35 to add it on, I can't imagine them ramping up the costs a huge amount due to a few modifications - all cosmetic.


  • #13
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Zascar wrote: »
    Considering my cafe is my 2nd bike, and I only paid €35 to add it on, I can't imagine them ramping up the costs a huge amount due to a few modifications - all cosmetic.


    Reckon we should get a discount..no expensive fairings,indicators,..etc..:)


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