May 2nd, 2013, 09:59 PM | #1 |
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My Ninja Cafe...work in progress
So I would just like to share a little bit of what i've been up to in the last couple of months... this has been a on going project, working on it durring the weekends when i get some time.
Started out like this. Cut off the mounting tabs on tank to make it look a lil cleaner test fit installed clip ons and tach That exhaust and coolant reservoir gotta go lol had to make a plate for the upholstery guy... mounting tabs installed here it is!! off to get some foam and material put on... going with saddle brown color I hope you guys like what i've done so far... not near done but i will post some more pics soon... i also had to modifie the frame a little. I will post pictures of that soon. ---------------------------UPDATE---------- Here is what i cut off Still waiting to hear back from the upholstery shop. :/ Thanks for looking Last futzed with by Ivanrules; May 5th, 2013 at 03:25 PM. |
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:12 PM | #2 |
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All I can say is WOW that is Sick!! Love the Color....You have some skillz
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:15 PM | #3 |
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MAD Props Bro!
That bike looks great!
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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Great work so far!!! Are you thinking about making some triangular panels to fill in the big open spaces right under the seat where the air box used to be? Or are you going to leave that as open space?
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:25 PM | #5 |
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Thank you.. The answer to your question is yes. Im hoping sometime soon!! Just have to find some time.
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:26 PM | #6 |
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Thanks guys
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:50 PM | #7 |
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It looks good, but hacking up a newgen?! Whats the story?
Go to bike night tomorrow night. Behind Crispykreme. I wont be there... but some cool guys will. Im assuming youre in Chico CA. If not, ignore what I just said. But again if you are.... I live in Oroville.
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:52 PM | #8 |
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Sexy bike man! I like it a lot.
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May 2nd, 2013, 10:55 PM | #9 |
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Keep up the good work
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May 2nd, 2013, 11:02 PM | #10 |
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I love Cafes.. finding a 70's bike and adding all the things that come standard with most of todays bikes is a pain and can become quite expensive. I just wanted to be different. ;D
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May 2nd, 2013, 11:19 PM | #11 |
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Wait. you didnt answer if you live in Chico CA though....
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May 2nd, 2013, 11:23 PM | #12 |
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Yes i live in chico, CA
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May 3rd, 2013, 02:13 AM | #13 |
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Just awesome . Your skill is over the top.
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May 3rd, 2013, 02:18 AM | #14 |
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Woah! That is awesome! Like seriously! You have so much skill, it makes me sick to know I'll never be able to do such things!
The only thing I'm not crazy about is the color, but hey, personal preference!
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May 3rd, 2013, 05:35 AM | #15 |
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wait till its done.I bet the color grows on you
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May 3rd, 2013, 06:27 AM | #16 |
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I think you need some chrome accents and a custom exhaust... Also, clean up the wiring! lol
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May 3rd, 2013, 06:48 AM | #17 |
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Thank you guys for your comments. Yes a lot of clean up is needed still. Still need turn signals, license plate bracket, mirrors, custom reservoir, custom exhaust and heat wrap....list goes on. Im having so much time with this little project.
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May 3rd, 2013, 07:20 AM | #18 |
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Are you going to make anything that covers the bottom part of that subframe thats exposed?
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May 3rd, 2013, 07:25 AM | #19 |
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Just....wow...
You've done a phenomenal job. I was skeptical of a cafe Ninja but the color is gorgeous and I love the tail!
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May 3rd, 2013, 07:59 AM | #20 |
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Then I deff want to see this!
Ill be back in town next weekend
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May 3rd, 2013, 08:24 AM | #21 |
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I didn't know people still knew how to do that stuff.
Now put a smiley face decal on the side and you're done. Outstanding IMHO. |
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May 3rd, 2013, 10:22 AM | #23 |
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May 3rd, 2013, 10:23 AM | #24 |
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Damn, I wish I had your skills!! Looks great! Keep up the good work.
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May 3rd, 2013, 03:28 PM | #26 |
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May 3rd, 2013, 03:30 PM | #27 |
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May 3rd, 2013, 04:27 PM | #28 |
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Love the cafe work so far. I just hot my first bike and hope to do something similar.
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May 3rd, 2013, 05:25 PM | #29 |
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That is pretty bad ass. Love the paint pick too. Just another example that made-at-home doesn't have to look homemade.
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May 3rd, 2013, 07:51 PM | #30 |
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I wish I had those kind of DIY skills. Looks great! Can't wait to see to see it when it's finished.
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May 3rd, 2013, 10:23 PM | #31 |
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Ride to chico! We have a bike night the first Friday of every month.
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You are a craftsman. Looks great.
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That's a damn good looking bike.
Have you thought about a different exhaust? The Yosh looks a little bulky.
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Impressive. If I'm ever rich with a lot of spare time I'm gonna pick up an old pregen or another 500 and do this to it and probably try about 50 times before I get it to look decently lol.
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May 4th, 2013, 07:29 AM | #35 |
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Thank you.
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May 4th, 2013, 07:32 AM | #36 |
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May 4th, 2013, 07:37 AM | #37 |
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When I finish this bike I may do the same with a pregen. Maybe even make some custom seats for it down the road. One project at a time
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May 4th, 2013, 07:39 AM | #38 |
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