CRK Cafe Racer Kit - Build

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  1. Cafe Hinckley

    Cafe Hinckley Well-Known Member

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    #101 Cafe Hinckley, Mar 10, 2017
    So close mate and you have done an amazing job - its looking so clean. Hard to believe its the same bike and cant wait to see the finished project.

    For obvious reasons my build has hit a bit of a stall but hoping to get a few hours this weekend to keep it ticking over.

    How long till you get the bodywork back??
     
  2. Boothy

    Boothy Active Member

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    #102 Boothy, Mar 10, 2017

    Hi Thanks for the info, yes have the rubber swing arm guard fitted, which external feed pipe is it the solid stainless item with banjo fittings on. If this is blanked off surely there must be some other internal mods to ensure oil feed.
     
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    #103 t552, Mar 10, 2017
    Yes one on left side of engine. it gets plenty of splash fed oil just blank off the casting with a bolt and copper washer or get a later cover. The blank for the banjo bolt behind the block is available from triumph or there is a chap called Stuart Crump who makes stainless ones.
     
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    #104 Boothy, Mar 10, 2017
    Ok thanks
     
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    Boothy Active Member

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    #105 Boothy, Mar 10, 2017
    Hi its going to be 3-4 weeks as they have lots on and only a small business.
     
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    Boothy Active Member

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    #106 Boothy, Mar 13, 2017
    Hi done a bit of work on bike this weekend, one mod i have done is drill the rear sub frame and feed the rear brake switch wiring within the sub frame so it exits near the slave cylinder, think it makes for much neater final appearance no cables trailing down to the rear brake :)
     
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    Cafe Hinckley Well-Known Member

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    #107 Cafe Hinckley, Mar 14, 2017
    Sounds like a good plan - send a pic if you can.

    I managed to get an hour or so this weekend and still fighting with the rear seat pan fitting. It seems like the pan itself is catching on the sides of the cross member and i really have to apply some force to get it to fit??
     
  8. Boothy

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    #108 Boothy, Mar 14, 2017
    Hi do you mean the rear mounting point i did have to cut out a little material to get over these.

    Will post some pics later of the brake wire routing
     
  9. enduro boy

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    #109 enduro boy, Mar 14, 2017
    Hi, I've been following your progress, well done !!!!!! I am also doing a Crk triumph project and am just about to take delivery of the kit. I have done a fair bit already, new powder coated daytona wheels, new bearings, tyres, powder coated swingarm and bearings, refurbed brakes, new braided hoses, clip ons installed, all wiring loom done and ready for final fit.
    Earlier in the tgread you said you had fitted LED indicators, and was struggling with the relay, did you resolve this ??
     
  10. Boothy

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    #110 Boothy, Mar 14, 2017
    hi thete yes sorted it had to fit ballast resistors to indicators
     
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    enduro boy New Member

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    #111 enduro boy, Mar 15, 2017
    Any chance you could send me the link from where you bought them please ?
     
  12. Boothy

    Boothy Active Member

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    #112 Boothy, Mar 15, 2017
    hi just search on ebay under a tenner for 4 just solder in series on live side of each indicator you can alledgefly get flasher units that are supposed to work with LED indicators i tried 2 without success so resorted to the balladt resistors
     
  13. Boothy

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    #113 Boothy, Mar 15, 2017
    Hi see pics of re-routed brake switch wiring, hope they make sense !!

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    #114 Boothy, Mar 19, 2017
    Hi got misfire sorted out, cam timing one tooth out, must have done it when changed cam chain tensioner !! doh !!

    still running bit fluffy much better though

    fitted some new brake levers, know not exactly traditional, think look good though

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    #115 FiftyCal, Mar 30, 2017
    Beware, those Ramair foam filters catch fire. Happened to an XJR13 I used to own, nearly burned the whole bike & my mate's knackers. Fitted the more expensive K&N & had no more issues.
     
  16. Boothy

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    #116 Boothy, Apr 4, 2017
    Hi There bit of update, got a call off the body shop to come and check was happy with the design they had masked up, looked great have to say can't wait to get it back, looked brilliant even with white base coat !!.

    Just about finished now running much better and fitted set of progressive springs. i am taking the bike up to a local guy who has rolling road and has been recommended as done as much tweaking in garage as i can now will pass to experts to sort it outwith regards jetting etc and final set up.

    Cant wait now as its all ready to have the body work bolted back on have to sort out insurance, would like to get an agreed value if possible any advise welcome ?
     
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    #117 QuadumphUK, Apr 7, 2017
    I like the way the tank fits
     
  18. Boothy

    Boothy Active Member

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    #118 Boothy, Apr 7, 2017
    Cheers, the kit is extremely well thought out and engineered.
     
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    #119 jeznewsome, Apr 8, 2017
    I hope they finish your painting soon..... it's holding up my Buell paintwork in Darwen!
     
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  20. Boothy

    Boothy Active Member

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    #119 Boothy, Apr 8, 2017
     
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    Boothy Active Member

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    #120 Boothy, Apr 9, 2017
    i saw the Buel parts on the shelves
     
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