Cafe racer rebuild and restoration.

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:09 pm

Actually Alex, I have to ask you what swingarm you have, what year model is it from ?
I think I have to shave off about 20mm to make mine fit.
I have a pic of it... I'll post tomorrow. It's a gold.ish colour

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:13 am

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alextrx850 · Post by **alextrx850** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:10 am

Can't confirm what year you have from the photo, but the caliper on the vfr750f is usually on the upper side of the disc.
Not going to use it ?

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:55 am

no no Alex... your swingarm ?

alextrx850 · Post by **alextrx850** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:19 am

Looks to be same as mine, not modded to fit BTW.
I would like to have a spare wheel tho..

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:19 pm

Haha... Gimme a figure... It may tempt me.

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:13 pm

Apart from a few other bits, not seen here, Santa was good to me this year.

Swingarm and wheel from 2013 Triumph speed triple.

Custom Hyperpro Shock

Curved 2008 R6 Radiator and fans

I will be selling the VFR800 swingarm and 2x wheels if anyone is interested

cobbadiggabuddyblooo · Post by **cobbadiggabuddyblooo** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:31 pm

Cool... coming together slowly and some nice personal touches...
Much difference in weight and length between the Honda and triumph swingarm Neil???

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:57 am

The swingarm looks more modern but it is in like-brand-new state and so is the wheel and that means i dont have to paint them. They also match the front wheel in colour. 6inch rear.
Weight is - not sure at the moment. The downside is that the shock mount is offset from centre and will need adjustment on the frame which is simple enough. The width is 25mm narrower across the pivot.
Once I have the two side by side i'll know more. I got them at a very good price from the states and italy, so I am going to sell off the VFR stuff. Also the caliper and braided line were included.

alextrx850 · Post by **alextrx850** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:20 am

Have an inkling the triumph pivot is narrower than the VFR Niel.
So how close is the pivot width compared to the Trx ?
You say you have two wheels for the vfr swing arm ?

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:36 am

Hi Alex, the triumph is about the same width on the shock mount as the vfr but is offset from the centre line. Maybe 20mm at a guess. The swingarm pivot is 250mm across same as the gap on the trx but there is 5mm to spare one the right side if I need to lose some to space up the other side.
Yes I have 2 x wheels and the vfr swingarm including a good 8spoke rim.
The swingarm has the brake, disc, and sprocket all in excellent condition.
Regards Neil

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:35 am

I am on the gold coast i picked a 98 trx last week i am going down the cafe racer route as well looking foward to seeing your progress

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:10 am

Hi Stuart. Yes.... from BCR and Aussie Custom Riders and FB friend etc...

stuart wrote:I am on the gold coast i picked a 98 trx last week i am going down the cafe racer route as well looking foward to seeing your progress

knumbnutz · Post by **knumbnutz** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:36 am

Frame getting a rework

Tarwetijger · Post by **Tarwetijger** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:29 pm

Whoah what are you doing?

You even cut off the tank mount thingy, why?

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