Welcome to the Cafe Club....

cafetbird · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2004

Howdy folks:

In case you haven't noticed, cafe racers are the latest HOT thing in motorcycling. We've got people chopping and bobbing 'Birds and Bonnies right and left, the Thruxtons are flying out the dealer's doors, and now there is a new AHRMA "vintage" race series, the Thruxton Cup!

So, this forum is a place for you to discuss your passion for the cafe ride and scene. Feel free to discuss ideas to bike mods, great places to ride, cool cafe hangouts, the rocker scene, or whatever else strikes your fancy.

Come on in and enjoy yourself. All I ask is that you treat everyone and their ideas with a little respect. The mods each person makes to their rides are a matter of personal expression.

Rock On!

[ This message was edited by: cafetbird on 2004-12-18 22:04 ]

MarkRam · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2005

I just bought my Thruxton last Sat after 8 months of waiting patiently. It is so much fun. I have put on the T.O.R. pipes and a centerstand. (Centerstand should have come stock) I also removed the air-injection system. Next mods are remofing the rear fender and sending the headers to get ceramic coated at Performance Coatings in Auburn WA.
Make it yours. Individual.

MarkRam · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2005

I just bought my Thruxton last Sat after 8 months of waiting patiently. It is so much fun. I have put on the T.O.R. pipes and a centerstand. (Centerstand should have come stock) I also removed the air-injection system. Next mods are remofing the rear fender and sending the headers to get ceramic coated at Performance Coatings in Auburn WA.
Make it yours. Individual.

cafetbird · #4 (**permalink**) 03-06-2005

FYI - Centerstands do not come standard for many reasons:

1. They are heavy
2. They reduce ground clearance and cornering
3. You don't need one.
4. The add unneccessary cost to the bike
5. For the reasons above, not everyone wants one.

#5 (**permalink**) 04-30-2005

I ordered a centerstand with my new Thruxton, and the dealer says it will be months before I get it. My sweet wife bought me a 60 buck bike jack for my birthday that works great, at the local auto parts store. I am thinking of cancelling the centerstand order and getting my money back. I don't think it is worth the hassle.
Thanks, great forum

#6 (**permalink**) 04-30-2005

I ordered a centerstand with my new Thruxton, and the dealer says it will be months before I get it. My sweet wife bought me a 60 buck bike jack for my birthday that works great, at the local auto parts store. I am thinking of cancelling the centerstand order and getting my money back. I don't think it is worth the hassle.
Thanks, great forum

Clifford · #7 (**permalink**) 07-13-2005

I had a centerstand on my '72 Norton Commando, I rode it that way for a year. It was a pain in the butt and didn't do anything I couldn't do with a motocycle lift, so I tossed it and installed a sidestand. Still some metal to carry around, but at least I wasn't dragging it around corners.

docmike · #8 (**permalink**) 07-15-2005

Getting ready to buy a blue Thruxton. I have an 04 Bonnie...love her. But, I just love the classic style/look of the new Thruxton.

So...before I take the plunge, any negatives? Like how long into the ride before your wrists ache? Bar risers???

tx.
doc

Clifford · #9 (**permalink**) 07-18-2005

My experience with cafe racers is that I don't notice I'm working harder when I'm riding. I think it's because I'm having so much fun and it's such an adrenaline rush. I notice it later, a couple of hours after the ride it over. But seriously, I think it's subjective, you should take one for a test ride and see what you think. Better yet, if you can switch with a buddy for a day ride, you'll get a much better feel for it.

customcafe · #10 (**permalink**) 07-20-2005

Your neck will hurt, and your wrists will feel terrible, but you will get off the bike smiling everytime. And if your like me, everytime you see a Harley, you will snicker, cause you have the superior machine.