CRK Cafe Racer Kit - Build

Hi.

Thought would start a thread to keep a record of my Cafe Racer Build.

Have looked with Interest at others building these.

Started of with a Trophy 900 1991 spec which had been stored for 9 years i think with broken Sprag Clutch. Anyway i bought as a runner.

So far have completely stripped down, cut the frame, got 3 spoke 17" Rims, carefully bagged and marked all bits and pieces up.

Frame and all metal bits being powder coated, got some brand new front forks and various other bits piling up.

Checked engine over valve clearances spot on, sump pretty clean, main bearing shells looked perfect.

Will post more pictures as the build goes on.

 

Thanks.

First time i have built a bike up, done lots of stuff with cars over the years, laid up with man flu at moment so wont be much done over next few days !!

 

Have got a by pass pipe to fit under the sump (triumph part) get rid of oil cooler.

The bars that came with bike were renthals, a set of new clip ons come with kit, sat on bike at Staffordshire show they suit me fine.

I dont have much in way of pics to post as just a pile of parts waiting to come back from powder coating. Engine been stripped this weekend as painting satin black. Will post some pics as start to assemble together.

Exhaust Manifold is slowly polishing back up to shiny stainless.

 

Update got all parts back from powder coaters, looking good. Just cleaning and painting other bits and pieces up and then hopefully start building back up.

Under no illusion wont be that straightforward

 

Hi Johnathan.

Yes no problems, i have completely stripped my bike back to its component parts, new bearings, seals the lot so gaining plenty of experience with this my first Triumph, building frame suspension back up, kit should be with me early December.

I bought a hydraulic motorbike bench for this project, have to say one of best investments i have made.

Paul

 

The one i bought was off Ebay, £270.00 delivered and is excellent

Here is the engine originally silver finish, changed to Black now !! Sprayed the engine with covers loosened but in place, then removed all of the covers to spray individually. Turned out well pleased with result, cant recommend Simoniz "Tough Paint" enough covers well oil and petrol resistant to, dries to good tough finish.

 

Hi Bit of an update, engine virtually complete and checked/re-built back up colour changed to black from the original silver.
Fitting new bearings and building up the wheels and suspension at the moment, so not to much to show until engine back in the frame with the wheels on.

 

Hi i did the basic checks on the engine as been stood for 8 years with broken spragg clutch. Compression checks fine, took bearing caps off, checked ok replaced oil pump, cam chain tensioner and checked valves. just gradually painted up and put back together with all new seals and gaskets.

I replaced the 6 spoke wheels that came with my Trophy Base Bike with the 3 spoke Brembo items same as your Daytona, had them powder coated black then masked and sprayed the silver rim. Have to now get tyres fitted and put new bearings and seals in thats this weeks job !!

 

Here is a pic of the wheels so far

 

Hi I have gone for standard tyres as not to bothered about a classic look, want the best handling, stopping etc i can get with the classic look of the kit.

 

Think CRK do a spoked wheel conversion on the website, maybe they can advise on compatible classic tyres