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by ross_cheeks
Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:30 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

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by ross_cheeks
Wed Nov 23, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Spoked wheel swap on a British '81 650z RC03
Replies: 1
Views: 6732

Spoked wheel swap on a British '81 650z RC03

Hi guys, long time no speak, basically due to working commitments I've had to get someone else to build the cafe racer for me and it's looking amazing but after initially planning on using the comstar wheels with how good everything else is looking it needs spoke wheels to complete the look and that...
by ross_cheeks
Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Bikes
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Parts - Stripping a bike for a Cafe Racer Projec
Replies: 0
Views: 29051

1980 CB650Z Parts - Stripping a bike for a Cafe Racer Projec

Evening, going to be stripping the bike soon for the cafe racer build an a lot of the parts wont be going back on, so if there's anything you are after that you think ill be taking off let me know and we'll sort something out

Cheers Ross
by ross_cheeks
Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:03 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: CB650Z racer
Replies: 15
Views: 18161

Re: CB650Z racer

hmmm Ive got a 1980 Z but its got a 4-1 style system, would rather a twin can set up though

*Edit

Just actually bothered to look and it appears i have the same set up
by ross_cheeks
Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:01 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

Here is how a 750 tank will fit/look on a CB650: http://www.hondacb650.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2659 Thanks for that, but i was wondering the difference in size to see if the tank decals from a 750 would fit the tank on the 650 ones like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-Honda-CB750-K4-CB750K4...
by ross_cheeks
Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:48 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

When I bought the bike it came with a Motad 4-1 system brand new in a box, does anyone have a picture of one fitted or is it the same as the standard system?

just trying to get an ideaof what its like to see if itll work with the idea in my head
by ross_cheeks
Mon Jun 08, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: CB650Z racer
Replies: 15
Views: 18161

Re: CB650Z racer

also what did you use to detail the engine letters?
by ross_cheeks
Mon Jun 08, 2015 3:06 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: CB650Z racer
Replies: 15
Views: 18161

Re: CB650Z racer

Lovely looking bike, what exhaust you running? I'm a sucker for a set up like that, its all about the symmetry of twin cans
by ross_cheeks
Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

According to http://www.motorera.com/honda/h0750/four.htm your CB750 pictures probably show "Planet Blue Metallic". Here is something about the color codes: https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/honda-parts/honda-color-codes.aspx Cheers!!! how much difference is there size wise in the 650 t...
by ross_cheeks
Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:49 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

Also, the ZZR has gone and made way for this....
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by ross_cheeks
Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:44 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

Afternoon, bit of a small update, started buying some goodies for it, if I've got them there they'll inspire me to kick on so I'm currently turning the unused wet room at the back of the extension on the house into a temporary workshop to build the bike in. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c149/198...
by ross_cheeks
Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

Looking at buying this Speedo/Tacho, http://www.digital-speedos.co.uk/cafe-r ... 1277-p.asp

just wondering which speed sensor option would be best,not sure how the magnet one would work on comstars...
by ross_cheeks
Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:21 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

As I'm going to be stripping and replacing a lot of the standard parts on the bike is anyone interested in any particular parts? I can make a full list when I've properly starts but all I'll really be keeping in the frame, engine, forks, wheels, rear sets for now, brakes and tank. so that means item...
by ross_cheeks
Wed Oct 15, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project
Replies: 22
Views: 35840

Re: 1980 CB650Z Cafe Racer Project

Here are some of my other toys...

ZZR600E1:
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1977 Vauxhall Chevette Rally Car (Project):
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