Recent content by cafenoir900

I used to build custom bicycles, and preferred to use Reynolds 531 and 753. When I found that Reynolds were making a motorcycle specific tubing of 631, it was a natural choice for me. When it comes to high strength steels and drawn tubing, Reynolds know what they're up to. It is a superior...

Whoa, John Britten, thanks for the compliment!

Yeah, they are similar, but APT has refined the shape of the throat... they have a contoured bore, not round. Very interesting.

Cable setup for Smartcarbs This shows the cable splitter on the right (aluminum round thing), with the two throttle cables going to the carbs, and the center cable going to the TPS rig. On a stock Bonneville frame there is more room to work with than my frame.

I used the new 38mm cast body Smartcarbs. Very reasonable price of $375 each, considering the cost and complexity of, say, FCRs. Be prepared to wait, as the carbs are backlogged, and orders are being filled a bit slowly... be patient if you want 'em. they are worth it. Note that the...

Most of the bike including the tank was built in my basement. Since I had nearly complete control of the process, I built it to avoid tank and bar interference.

APT Smartcarbs... made by American Performance Technologies are a single circuit carburetor that are used mainly on competition dirt bikes at this time. They are a little hard to get right now, because the company that makes them have too many orders, and have had some production delays. They...

Made it... '06 Bonnie motor, chassis made from Reynolds 631, BST wheels, single side swinging arm... handles just wonderfully. Just added two new APT Smartcarbs, and I think I'm gonna' like 'em.

July 25 - 27, 2014, Pittston, PA. Come one, come all! Bigger and better than ever... music by NRBQ and more contests, prizes and a motorcycle raffle.:welcome: www.rockersroll.com

We are taking a ride to Mac's Drive In, on Routes 5 and 20, Waterloo, NY on Sunday August 5. We plan to get there around noon.... c'mon in and have lunch.

An informal gathering and ride for Cafe enthusiasts. July 28, 10 AM at 67 South Main Street, Pittston, PA. Ride leaves around noon, stops for eats and returns to Pittston for the after-party at a local establishment. For those coming in from a distance, we have a meet and greet at River Grill...

Nice rig Yup, that is a nice rig. Watsonian sidecar? BTW, I can probably make up a scree like that one for you. Get in touch, we can work out the details.

I have used Shorai LFX14A2-BS12 Lithium Ion batteries with good results. About 1/3 the volume of the standard battery.

Thanks for the feedback and criticisms... duly noted. Let me know how you like living with it.

Checking out your pic, and I notice a very nice looking swinging arm... tell me more!