my search for a cafe tail

drewsley · December 24th, 2014, 12:16 PM

In desperate search for a good cafe tail. I don't want to do too much hacking on the frame. If anything I'll at least cut 6in off the tail of the frame and reconncect it. Any ideas? Websites anything? First 2 pics are exactly what I want, second two are my bike.

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catseye · December 24th, 2014, 03:46 PM

I thought this was an especially nice treatment.

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185626

drewsley · December 24th, 2014, 03:49 PM

I know!!!!! He got it off a k750. Cool thing is we have a pull apart here about 30 minutes away with over 10000 motorcycles to go through. I hate to copy him 100% but I'm sure I can find something there

that bike is beautiful. Definitely doing the frame plate to protect the electrical. Gotta figure out a battery option as well.

Ghostt · December 24th, 2014, 06:56 PM

Have you looked into Blue Collar Bobbers kits. They are top quality, and considering the price, $1390.00 USD + shipping, it's one hellva deal.

I've had contact with the owner and creator, Lance, he said the kit was over a year in R&D.

I love the kit so much, I'm keeping my eyes open for another 250, just to do this conversation, I had one lined up for $250 USD, but I was too slow.

drewsley · December 25th, 2014, 05:28 AM

I've seen it and love it. But I really dont want to out 1400 into a bike I paid 400 for :P I like the dirty non perfect look too

Ghostt · December 25th, 2014, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewsley

I've seen it and love it. But I really dont want to out 1400 into a bike I paid 400 for :P I like the dirty non perfect look too

So, you like them dirty do ya'? who doesn't!

But seriously, contact them/ Lance I know that they sell individual parts from the kit.

Blue Collar Bobbers, bluecollarbobbers@gmail.com

catseye · December 27th, 2014, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

So, you like them dirty do ya'? who doesn't!

But seriously, contact them/ Lance I know that they sell individual parts from the kit.

Blue Collar Bobbers, bluecollarbobbers@gmail.com

I recently spoke to them, and Lance was quite adamant about not selling individual pieces. I asked him 3 different ways, and was very kind and tactful. If anyone can do better,they get my kudos.

Chicagobob · December 28th, 2014, 07:11 AM

I'd check out Hotwingglass.com, which sells upholstered cafe seats. They are fiberglass and some are wide enough to fit the 250 frame. I've used them, and the foam is quite comfortable. The seat pans can be shortened, and the seat covers modified, to fit any application.

December 24th, 2014, 12:16 PM	#1
drewsley ninjette.org member Name: andrew Location: alabama Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 89 Ninja 250 Posts: 22	my search for a cafe tail In desperate search for a good cafe tail. I don't want to do too much hacking on the frame. If anything I'll at least cut 6in off the tail of the frame and reconncect it. Any ideas? Websites anything? First 2 pics are exactly what I want, second two are my bike. Screenshot_2014-12-24-13-03-35.jpg Screenshot_2014-12-24-13-03-14.jpg IMAG0160.jpg IMAG0159.jpg

December 24th, 2014, 03:46 PM	#2
catseye ninjette.org member Name: John Location: "Raleighwood", NC Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): '76 KZ900, '99 Ninja 250, Posts: 78	I thought this was an especially nice treatment. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185626 __________________________________________________ All I remember is dirt, sky, dirt....ambulance.

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December 24th, 2014, 03:49 PM	#3
drewsley ninjette.org member Name: andrew Location: alabama Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 89 Ninja 250 Posts: 22	I know!!!!! He got it off a k750. Cool thing is we have a pull apart here about 30 minutes away with over 10000 motorcycles to go through. I hate to copy him 100% but I'm sure I can find something there that bike is beautiful. Definitely doing the frame plate to protect the electrical. Gotta figure out a battery option as well.

December 25th, 2014, 05:28 AM	#5
drewsley ninjette.org member Name: andrew Location: alabama Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 89 Ninja 250 Posts: 22	I've seen it and love it. But I really dont want to out 1400 into a bike I paid 400 for :P I like the dirty non perfect look too

December 28th, 2014, 07:11 AM	#8
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	I'd check out Hotwingglass.com, which sells upholstered cafe seats. They are fiberglass and some are wide enough to fit the 250 frame. I've used them, and the foam is quite comfortable. The seat pans can be shortened, and the seat covers modified, to fit any application.