Comments on: Cafe Racer, Rockers And Rock’ N ’Roll http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/ World's Number One Source For Custom Motorcycle News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:13:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: jcaferacer77 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-103359 jcaferacer77 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:38:11 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-103359 i think the fork is to long and makes it look raked out like a chopper type thing.. its not a caferacer in any way i think the fork is to long and makes it look raked out like a chopper type thing.. its not a caferacer in any way

]]> By: guitargeek http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-90597 guitargeek Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:16:17 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-90597 Carpy's got it right, the proportions are off because the wheelbase is way, way, way too long. The fit & finish are excellent, but you can tell it was built by chopper guys. Considering that it's probably their first attempt, I'm not apt to give them too much grief over it. Carpy’s got it right, the proportions are off because the wheelbase is way, way, way too long. The fit & finish are excellent, but you can tell it was built by chopper guys. Considering that it’s probably their first attempt, I’m not apt to give them too much grief over it.

]]> By: Knucklehead http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-89105 Knucklehead Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:08:50 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-89105 Naaa! HD had them what? A year maybe two. Keep them across the pond. Naaa! HD had them what? A year maybe two. Keep them across the pond.

]]> By: burnout http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88903 burnout Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:27:46 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88903 hope to see more of these! peace hope to see more of these! peace

]]> By: Harry http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88902 Harry Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:52:05 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88902 Mike, thanks for the link, got it saved in my favorites...Harry Mike, thanks for the link, got it saved in my favorites…Harry

]]> By: Mario http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88895 Mario Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:18:30 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88895 This is really HOT. I agree that the 60ties - 70ties are 100% back, also in Europe! This is really HOT.
I agree that the 60ties – 70ties are 100% back, also in Europe!

]]> By: Mike Greenwald http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88892 Mike Greenwald Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88892 http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/HDsportsterparts.html http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/HDsportsterparts.html

]]> By: Dave B. http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88877 Dave B. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:20:22 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88877 Ahh, good to see a lean, clean, streetfighter finally getting some props! Don't get me wrong, I like building tastefully tricked out bikes too, but this is more what I like to ride myself. I would like to see this become a trend for a while. Ahh, good to see a lean, clean, streetfighter finally getting some props!
Don’t get me wrong, I like building tastefully tricked out bikes too, but this is more what I like to ride myself. I would like to see this become a trend for a while.

]]> By: a 1 cycles http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88860 a 1 cycles Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:16:21 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88860 hey ez..i race my 300 tire monster all the time it runs 10.70's in a chopper chassis, i raced it on speed channels "pinks" and it was fun..i would love for the city to block off one of the airport runways or a street and let guys run for time slips..even one at a time becuase of law suits and the govt. protecting ourselves from ourselves..it would be fun charge 5 bucks a run and give it to charity? how a bout it daytona promoters? hey ez..i race my 300 tire monster all the time it runs 10.70’s in a chopper chassis, i raced it on speed channels “pinks” and it was fun..i would love for the city to block off one of the airport runways or a street and let guys run for time slips..even one at a time becuase of law suits and the govt. protecting ourselves from ourselves..it would be fun charge 5 bucks a run and give it to charity? how a bout it daytona promoters?

]]> By: Steve Carpy carpenter http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88844 Steve Carpy carpenter Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:39 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88844 The bike is a little out of proportion, but good to see, I have been building Cafe Racers for 3 decades now, I am from the UK but in 2000 moved to California where I build Cafe Racer Motorcycles for a living cb750cafe.com is where I am at and am so glad that people are liking these styles of bikes, my Dad rode them in london in 1959 and is an early member of the 59 club. There is a book out this month with me on the cover called appropriate enough CAFE RACERS. Peace and Grease Carpy The bike is a little out of proportion, but good to see, I have been building Cafe Racers for 3 decades now, I am from the UK but in 2000 moved to California where I build Cafe Racer Motorcycles for a living cb750cafe.com is where I am at and am so glad that people are liking these styles of bikes, my Dad rode them in london in 1959 and is an early member of the 59 club.

There is a book out this month with me on the cover called appropriate enough CAFE RACERS.
Peace and Grease
Carpy

]]> By: Mike Greenwald http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88843 Mike Greenwald Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:37:29 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88843 Harry, If they have redesigned, it may not currently appear there. Bikes in the Fast Lane had a pic available of it. Harry,
If they have redesigned, it may not currently appear there. Bikes in the Fast Lane had a pic available of it.

]]> By: EZ http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88841 EZ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:22:25 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88841 I agree with John and have said for a long time that we need more EVENTS at the rallys. Most of us that have been riding all our lives have all the leathers and doo dads we need. We need more grass roots rides like this. Actually, I'd just like to see more drag racing of the 300mm tire monsters! Imagine that? I agree with John and have said for a long time that we need more EVENTS at the rallys. Most of us that have been riding all our lives have all the leathers and doo dads we need. We need more grass roots rides like this. Actually, I’d just like to see more drag racing of the 300mm tire monsters! Imagine that?

]]> By: Doc Robinson http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88835 Doc Robinson Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:14:11 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88835 Alan builds great bikes in many styles and some of the wildest, most stylish and sweet riding trikes out there. He also has a cool range of products. He's also a great guy and a top custom engineer. Why he never got selected for Biker Build Off is one of life's mysteries, especially given some of the choices the producers made for that series. Sheesh! It could have been so much better with lifelong, committed bikers/builders like Alan in the show. Alan builds great bikes in many styles and some of the wildest, most stylish and sweet riding trikes out there. He also has a cool range of products. He’s also a great guy and a top custom engineer. Why he never got selected for Biker Build Off is one of life’s mysteries, especially given some of the choices the producers made for that series. Sheesh! It could have been so much better with lifelong, committed bikers/builders like Alan in the show.

]]> By: Harry http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88834 Harry Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:48:17 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88834 Mike, thanks for the info, I'm getting on google right now. Mike, thanks for the info, I’m getting on google right now.

]]> By: bcarter http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88830 bcarter Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:40:08 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88830 It's a good looking ride, and yes... everything old becomes new again. It’s a good looking ride, and yes… everything old becomes new again.

]]> By: Mike Greenwald http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88825 Mike Greenwald Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:52:41 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88825 The Rickmann brothers used to build some great frames und the name of Metisse. I think that name still exists and is currently being produce in the UK. If I recall correctly they have a design for a Sportster. I believe that they had a nickel plated, brazed chassis. The Rickmann brothers also had very impressive bodywork that included tail sections and various fairings. Many of their chassis were made for BSA, Triumph Honda and Kawasaki. I always thought that the strongest appeal of the cafe racer was the improvements of power, handling, braking, etc over the standard street bikes without all the extra adjustments that appear on race bikes. The Rickmann brothers used to build some great frames und the name of Metisse. I think that name still exists and is currently being produce in the UK. If I recall correctly they have a design for a Sportster. I believe that they had a nickel plated, brazed chassis. The Rickmann brothers also had very impressive bodywork that included tail sections and various fairings. Many of their chassis were made for BSA, Triumph Honda and Kawasaki. I always thought that the strongest appeal of the cafe racer was the improvements of power, handling, braking, etc over the standard street bikes without all the extra adjustments that appear on race bikes.

]]> By: Harry http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88817 Harry Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:41:18 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88817 I actually dig the bike above; if I were to take my sportster in that direction, realisticily would it be workable? I don't care if people think I'm a tool for doing it to a H-D, but I'd give it a chance cause I'd think it'd be a cool-ass project. Any opinions... I actually dig the bike above; if I were to take my sportster in that direction, realisticily would it be workable? I don’t care if people think I’m a tool for doing it to a H-D, but I’d give it a chance cause I’d think it’d be a cool-ass project. Any opinions…

]]> By: jatinder http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88813 jatinder Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:54:19 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88813 Cool,every old thing comes round again.rideable bike. Cool,every old thing comes round again.rideable bike.

]]> By: John Elms http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88810 John Elms Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:48:06 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88810 What about organizing Cafe Racers races during big rally events? It would be cool and would attract big crowds. From the Broken Spoke Saloon & back. You must be back before Eddie Cochran song "Summertime Blues" ends on the juke box. . What about organizing Cafe Racers races during big rally events? It would be cool and would attract big crowds. From the Broken Spoke Saloon & back. You must be back before Eddie Cochran song “Summertime Blues” ends on the juke box. .

]]> By: Tony Biocho http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88808 Tony Biocho Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:41:28 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88808 Cyril, show us more of these Cafe Racers. I agree, they are back and easy to built especially using all our other projects discarded parts taking dust in our garages.. Cyril, show us more of these Cafe Racers. I agree, they are back and easy to built especially using all our other projects discarded parts taking dust in our garages..

]]> By: Carl http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/10/12/cafe-racer-rockers-and-rock%e2%80%99-n-%e2%80%99roll/comment-page-1/#comment-88807 Carl Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:37:23 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=2911#comment-88807 Nice, but seems to me a little bit long for a Cafe Racer. Nice, but seems to me a little bit long for a Cafe Racer.

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