Here’s a pic of my first attempt at a cafe racer. She’s a ’78 CB400 Hawk II. She rolled in the garage a normal little cruiser but (lots of choice words and busted knuckles later) rolled out a loud, shiny curve hugger. She’s been a blast, and the odometer just rolled over 13,000 original miles. Of course, nothing in my garage is ever finished so I’m still playing with more ideas to hop her up.
Meetup this Thursday, the 8th of October @ 6pm at Scooter’s Coffee in Roy, Utah. Come talk shop and share ideas. Scooter’s 1871 W. 5300 S. Roy, Utah
Free entry this year for anyone riding through the gate on a motorcycle with free motorcycle parking in the paddock with free helmet and gear check. Can’t get any better than that! Two motorcycle shows this year…Motorcycle Classics Magazine classic bike show on Saturday with guest judges editor Richard Backus and Brian Slark from the […]
At 1:45 PM a stream of visitors began trickling through the front doors of The Fallout on 600 West in SLC to checkout the Salty Bike Revival, an all Utah motorcycle builder/artist show. I took an opportunity to help out, and right up until I left around 8 PM there was at most a lull in that […]
Stylish and original ideas always excite me. When I was introduced to the Cafe Racer style of motorcycles I was immediately hooked up by the concept and history behind of it as well its unique look. There is something in this style that lights up a desire for emotion and adrenaline. From that very moment […]
A couple years ago Dan had sent me some pictures and a bit of a writeup on a Yamaha XT500 he’d picked up as a project bike – http://www.utahcaferacer.com/2013/05/31/dan-duncans-yamaha-xt-500-cafe/ . Aside from some top end work, new header, and typical cleanup, the bike was look’n to stay pretty much stock for the time being, nothing flashy. […]
The 2002 Guzzi Nevada 750 “Millenovecento36” is Oscar Tasso’s tribute to the Fiat 500cc. “Topolino”. From Oscar – On June 15, 1936, the automaker Fiat launched the 500A, which later became known as “Topolino” (Mickey Mouse), perhaps because of the similarity of its front with the nose of the Walt Disney’s character who became popular […]
I haven’t been given any info from Oscar on this build yet, so I’ll just share with you the awesome pics he sent. Enjoy!
She’s a thing of beauty, Mr. McFarland!! Well done, sir!! :)
Awesome Dude! You should have also mentioned that she is a Nut buster! Congrats :)
Love it! We should race!
She’s a beauty! Just picked up a 78 Hawk hondamatic, and would love to put the same seat on it. Could you provide my with any info on the make and model? or advice on the mounting (would like to keep the rear fender in play) Thanks
Hey Jim,
I’m not sure if the owner of the bike is going to see your question, and I can’t find the email address he sent the picture and info on. You might want to check this site out for options: http://legendary-motorcycles.com/caferacerseats.html . Sound like you’ve got a really fun project ahead of you!