Cafe Racer Update
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:56 pm
Making progress. I did a mild rebuild of the top end - hone cylinders, new rings, lapped the valves, all new gaskets and seals. Also re-sealed everything on and under the primary cover, as there was evidence of an oil leak.
Installed a Mikuni HSR 42 carb (it had fuel injection) and an Arlen Ness "Big Sucker" intake. A stainless 2 into 1 exhaust is waiting in the wings. The 2007 and later Evo engines have Buell heads, so they should breath pretty good. I'm thinking 90 to 100 hp and about 80 ft-lb of torque with the mods I've done. Should be fun.
Front suspension is done. I replaced the 21-in. hoop with a 19-in. and installed a fatter tire - should make for quicker turn-in and better grip. I replaced the fork oil with 15-weight to increase dampening, and replaced the fork springs with a heavier set (Progressive), installed fork boots, re-packed the steering head bearings, and installed a fork brace.
Next is the rear suspension. New, taller rear shocks are on their way. Will replace the swingarm bearings. For now I'm going to stick with the original rear wheel, but installing a slightly narrower tire. The fender supports still have to come off and I still have to fabricate a shorty rear fender. There will be no front fender. Rear-sets (sport bike style foot controls) are on the way.
Aside from all that I still have to install the ignition system and completely wire the bike, pressure check the gas and oil tanks, install oil lines, paint everything, and a lot of other odds and ends. Also have to fabricate a seat mounting bracket.
Installed a Mikuni HSR 42 carb (it had fuel injection) and an Arlen Ness "Big Sucker" intake. A stainless 2 into 1 exhaust is waiting in the wings. The 2007 and later Evo engines have Buell heads, so they should breath pretty good. I'm thinking 90 to 100 hp and about 80 ft-lb of torque with the mods I've done. Should be fun.
Front suspension is done. I replaced the 21-in. hoop with a 19-in. and installed a fatter tire - should make for quicker turn-in and better grip. I replaced the fork oil with 15-weight to increase dampening, and replaced the fork springs with a heavier set (Progressive), installed fork boots, re-packed the steering head bearings, and installed a fork brace.
Next is the rear suspension. New, taller rear shocks are on their way. Will replace the swingarm bearings. For now I'm going to stick with the original rear wheel, but installing a slightly narrower tire. The fender supports still have to come off and I still have to fabricate a shorty rear fender. There will be no front fender. Rear-sets (sport bike style foot controls) are on the way.
Aside from all that I still have to install the ignition system and completely wire the bike, pressure check the gas and oil tanks, install oil lines, paint everything, and a lot of other odds and ends. Also have to fabricate a seat mounting bracket.
