WTB: Cafe Racer / Streetfighter / Naked Bike around 2 - 3k

[rockd]

Hi All! I'll be taking the IronVentures class this weekend (6/25 - 6/26) to get my motorcycle license. I've been riding for about 2 years on my two scooters (one 50cc Ruckus and a GY6-swapped 150cc Ruckus), but I decided it's finally time to get a larger bike.

So, I'm looking for a good beginner bike around the Boston area. A 70's cafe racer, street fighter, or maybe a nice naked bike. I'm partial to an all-black or white w/ black paint scheme. Something light, nimble, easy to learn on... and something I won't stress over if I lay it down. Looking to spend around 2 - 3k.

Any leads / suggestions? Thanks all!

[Ray-Ray]

http://www.customfighters.com/

There ya go! Adam is on here and hes the "fighter" guy to go to and he knows people who builds them and sells them! His name is custom fighter on this forum. Good luck!

[landricscustoms]

I could and would Happily build you a Cafe bike for under 2500 including the donor bike.... Ill post some pics of my (sold now) 78 KZ750twin cafe when i get home.

[rockd]

http://www.customfighters.com/

There ya go! Adam is on here and hes the "fighter" guy to go to and he knows people who builds them and sells them! His name is custom fighter on this forum. Good luck!

Thanks Ray Ray, I'm looking through the site right now. Can't find much locally there, but I'll keep searching.

I could and would Happily build you a Cafe bike for under 2500 including the donor bike.... Ill post some pics of my (sold now) 78 KZ750twin cafe when i get home.

That's not a bad idea! How long from start to finish? I'm anxious to get riding now that summer's here...

[Kazinator]

Thats gotta be one of the coolest scooter's I have seen

[virtualbong]

Are you rockd that used to have an M3?

[rockd]

Are you rockd that used to have an M3?

What up Will! Yea, and I'm about 3 weeks away from my 2011 Z4 3.5i

[rockd]

Thats gotta be one of the coolest scooter's I have seen

Thanks for the compliment, Kaz! Here's a few more pics of the two scooters together. Sadly, one was stolen right after I sold it to some guy in Lowell, and the other is now property of NW Auto Salon in Seattle

[6 Fingered Man]

I would be willing to sell my fighter. ITs not 100 percent street legal but i have been riding it daily. its tires and blinkers away from an inspection sticker.





Here are some pictures of the build.
https://picasaweb.google.com/ajkourafas/CBR#

There is a LOT of time and $$ in the bike, if your interested let me know i would have to think on a price.

I am also selling montana, the cb750 in the pics with the fighter. You could build somtnigh cool out of that with Landrics help im sure and taht would be cheap and has just ben 100 percent mechanicly overhauled.

[Awesome]

I'll take $2000 on a quick sale. I have my eye on something else I want and need the money. 74 CB550, Needs a couple small things to be done.

[virtualbong]

What up Will! Yea, and I'm about 3 weeks away from my 2011 Z4 3.5i

Damn!

We will need to catch up after you've picked up your cafe racer.

[darkduc7]

Awesome's cafe racer is sweet, and a steal at that price. It's very nicely done.

[rockd]

Damn!

We will need to catch up after you've picked up your cafe racer.

Will do. Did you hear about the blown engine on my E39 M5? Happened on Jan 1 of this year... very sad day for me

Here's a couple of pieces off the block... piston went right through the side of it!

[Eddie]

I'll take $2000 on a quick sale. I have my eye on something else I want and need the money. 74 CB550, Needs a couple small things to be done.

Now, that's awesome.

[rockd]

Now, that's awesome.

That does look pretty cool. Not sure what needs to be done, but maybe landric can PM me an estimate on what it'll take to get it 100%?

I'll be honest, I was hoping for more of a black-out theme, but it's still a looker!

[rockd]

Anybody know this guy?
http://providence.craigslist.org/mcy/2448056159.html

[virtualbong]

Will do. Did you hear about the blown engine on my E39 M5? Happened on Jan 1 of this year... very sad day for me

Here's a couple of pieces off the block... piston went right through the side of it!

No I didn't. Damn man...that's crazy!

[rockd]

Saw this yesterday on eBay and was strangely attracted to it... I'm not too knowledgeable on cafe racers, but can someone tell me their thoughts on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...#ht_500wt_1182

[Awesome]

That does look pretty cool. Not sure what needs to be done, but maybe landric can PM me an estimate on what it'll take to get it 100%?

I'll be honest, I was hoping for more of a black-out theme, but it's still a looker!

Needs a fuel petcock, the wiring is all there, some just has to be matched up and connected, rear brake and shifter linkage to use the 929 rearsets that are on it, or a set of original rearsets and a pad put on for the seat. The starter turns and spark is good, carbs are restored, engine had 1200 miles on it when it went in.

[Degsy]

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Dibs on jays cafe racer at $2k.

[landricscustoms]

That does look pretty cool. Not sure what needs to be done, but maybe landric can PM me an estimate on what it'll take to get it 100%?

I'll be honest, I was hoping for more of a black-out theme, but it's still a looker!

If Jay lets me know exactly what it needs ill get you that quote pronto....

As for building one... It all depends what the starting specimine lookes like. Shouldnt take long... Simple is key to a nice cafe bike anyway.... Kinda less is more...

[rockd]

If Jay lets me know exactly what it needs ill get you that quote pronto....

As for building one... It all depends what the starting specimine lookes like. Shouldnt take long... Simple is key to a nice cafe bike anyway.... Kinda less is more...

less is more = my mentality!

As naked as possible, all blacked out... that's my style. I like cafe racers for their old school flair, but I also like streetfighters because of the way the rear end floats over the tire. Hard decision, but can you send me some ideas or pics of similar bikes?

[virtualbong]

It would be so nice to have a cafe racer in my collection of bikes...I would need to sell some stuff though but I am very interested to see the outcome if you have Landrics create one.

btw. I have a coworker that is looking for one too so consider this thread subscribed...

[gymkhanaJOSH]

I am also selling montana, the cb750 in the pics with the fighter. You could build somtnigh cool out of that with Landrics help im sure and taht would be cheap and has just ben 100 percent mechanicly overhauled.

How much for the 750?

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Dude?

Sell me one of the Scooters.

I have Ca$H