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    Any suggestions on what I can do with this?

    in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations

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    Bars, grips and mirrors on. Still revving a touch high when I turn the bars to the right. Need to see if I can re-route the throttle cables to counter this. Need to work out high I get rid of that horrible fascia and relocate the ignition barrel.


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    BMW R65

    in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations

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    1st bike after passing my test. Undergoing the change to become a cafe racer.


    Megatons are on, and sounds awesome too! Will get the clubmans on at the weekend and see how it feels.


    Next stop will be the seat/subframe, then indicators/tail lights, then black wheels.


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    1st bike choices... Brain in meltdown..

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

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    Congrats on the pass mate...... 8-)


    I'd say go and sit on the bikes and see how they feel.....you'll soon know if a bike doesn't feel right..... :wink:


    I'm currently cafe racer'ing a 1995 honda cb750.....it's an ongoing project......currently the frame, wheels and some engine covers are away at the powder coaters. Hopefully when they're done I can start building the bike back up.


    There's a lot of bits available for the BMW.....but personally I don't like the look of them when they're cafe racered. .....but that's just my personal feeling..... :wink:

     


    Thanks Tango. Look forward to seeing your bike on here when it's ready!



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    1st bike choices... Brain in meltdown..

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

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    So, time to choose my first bike (in 24 years) after passing my test a week ago and I'm like a kid in a sweet shop..


    I saw a 2009 Bonneville with mega low miles that had been SORN'd but was too late. Fancied using that as a base for my cafe racer dreams.


    Also considering a late 80's BMW R65 as I'm interested in doing a cafe racer conversion (not beyond my skills). It's in great condition according to the pics and video. But is it a bit boring?


    There's also a 2003 cb1300 a few miles away with 10k miles on it. I'm 5'10 and 14.5 stone but is it too much for a 1st bike? I'm a sensible rider/driver. I can also do some cafe mods.


    Bikes with fairings are not for me. Much prefer the retro/naked look.


    Help!


    Scott




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    Mod 2 (3rd attempt) in the bag!!

    in CBT, Test and Advanced Training Information

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    Not been on here for a while as I stopped the lessons after my 2nd Mod 2 failure and I also decided to wait on spring returned to Scotland.


    I started back at the same training centre and put in 8 hours of training before my resit. I wanted to get really comfortable on the bike again despite my instructors saying I hadn't lost much over the winter and was at test standard after 4hrs.


    Well, I managed to pass with 5 minors after riding like a total plonker thanks to me putting too much pressure on myself. Last 2 tests were failed with a major and no minors on each test.


    Nerves were shot to pieces. There were a huge amount of "incidents" to deal with including nearly getting taken out on a roundabout by the grey rinse brigade moving across lanes to about 1 foot away. Also had a fire engine with blues and two's to contend with, 2 x erratic all over the road cyclists and numerous car drivers who's cars did not have working indicators when they got to roundabouts..


    Got back to the test centre convinced I had failed as my clutch control was getting lumpy after all the above happened with about a mile of each other.


    Nearly jumped over the table and hugged the guy when he told me I had passed!!!


    I'm 41, had bikes as a teenager and feel that I have just done something for my own sanity in passing this test. Look forward to shopping and getting used to my new bike!!


    S.





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