Pictorial Progress: V12's Cafe Racer Project! Updated pics!

Dimali · 14th April 2007, 17:30

Go to Metro tyres next to Alibhai on Lamington Rd. I picked up a block pattern Dunlops 3.5-inch very similar to Ceat Secura there. I think price is close to MRF

Cheers

Dimali

Gordon · 14th April 2007, 18:35

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I think price is close to MRF

Correction. MRFx2

. The 3.5x19 MRF's retail for around 850 per tyre. How about Duro tyres.

100/90-19 Suitable For Enfield Bullet Front Rs.1595.00
110/90-19 Suitable For Enfield Bullet Rear Rs.1760.00
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Gordon · 15th April 2007, 09:57

Called Metro Tyres yesterday. They said Dunlop 3.50x19 cost around 1050 each. Duro 110/90-19 - 2650.

Dimali · 16th April 2007, 10:17

The 110/90-19 will be a tight fit and may require swing arm mod or cutting a portion of the chain cover. My front-end is a little more bumpier with the block Dunlops but provide a much better braking performance with discs than my old MRF ribbed tyres.

Dimali

Gordon · 19th April 2007, 12:24

Will the 3.5 Dunlop fit in the front without touching the mudguard?

Dimali · 19th April 2007, 12:38

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Originally Posted by Gordon

Will the 3.5 Dunlop fit in the front without touching the mudguard?

No problem with 3.5 Dunlops fitted at front. The block tread design requires a little more steering effort

Dimali

a4_attitude · 19th April 2007, 12:41

Gud one,
Just a suggestion why dont you try broad tyre for rear to give a chopper look,,

Gordon · 19th April 2007, 12:46

a4_attitude, the bike is being modded to look like a Cafe-Racer. A broader and smaller rear would look out of place in this.

a4_attitude · 19th April 2007, 12:52

i have a racerimage to share

Dimali · 19th April 2007, 13:20

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Originally Posted by a4_attitude

i have a racerimage to share

I think he has something more like this in mind

Gordon · 20th April 2007, 14:25

Soemthing like this

Dimali · 20th April 2007, 15:15

Nice pic of the RE Interceptor, Gordon.

Sigh! I wish I could keep my bike THAT grease free!
Dimali

Gordon · 22nd April 2007, 22:52

The brackets for the BSA tail light are fixed. The only things pending now are (apart from painting) :

Drilling holes on the mudguard for the tail light, since the taillight will be directly fixed onto the mudguard.
Deciding the placement of the number plate and the indicators.

nfs250 · 26th April 2007, 21:39

Gordon bhai ,
if u don't mind may I suggest a setup similar to the one that is to be seen on RD 350 standard bikes. The tail lamp assy. can be mounted better / smarter that way, Shd. look good. over to u
regards,
shri

a4_attitude · 26th April 2007, 21:59

Sorry for offtopic,does anybdy has bobbys no,guy who modify bikes in delhi

14th April 2007, 17:30	#76
Dimali BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 36 Thanked: 0 Times	Go to Metro tyres next to Alibhai on Lamington Rd. I picked up a block pattern Dunlops 3.5-inch very similar to Ceat Secura there. I think price is close to MRF Cheers Dimali
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15th April 2007, 09:57	#78
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Called Metro Tyres yesterday. They said Dunlop 3.50x19 cost around 1050 each. Duro 110/90-19 - 2650.
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16th April 2007, 10:17	#79
Dimali BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 36 Thanked: 0 Times	The 110/90-19 will be a tight fit and may require swing arm mod or cutting a portion of the chain cover. My front-end is a little more bumpier with the block Dunlops but provide a much better braking performance with discs than my old MRF ribbed tyres. Dimali
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19th April 2007, 12:24	#80
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Will the 3.5 Dunlop fit in the front without touching the mudguard?
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19th April 2007, 12:41	#82
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	Gud one, Just a suggestion why dont you try broad tyre for rear to give a chopper look,,
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19th April 2007, 12:46	#83
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	a4_attitude, the bike is being modded to look like a Cafe-Racer. A broader and smaller rear would look out of place in this.
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19th April 2007, 12:52	#84
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	i have a racerimage to share
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20th April 2007, 14:25	#86
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Soemthing like this
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20th April 2007, 15:15	#87
Dimali BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 36 Thanked: 0 Times	Nice pic of the RE Interceptor, Gordon. Sigh! I wish I could keep my bike THAT grease free! Dimali
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22nd April 2007, 22:52	#88
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	The brackets for the BSA tail light are fixed. The only things pending now are (apart from painting) : Drilling holes on the mudguard for the tail light, since the taillight will be directly fixed onto the mudguard. Deciding the placement of the number plate and the indicators.
	() Thanks

26th April 2007, 21:39	#89
nfs250 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PUNE Posts: 21 Thanked: 9 Times	lamp holder Gordon bhai , if u don't mind may I suggest a setup similar to the one that is to be seen on RD 350 standard bikes. The tail lamp assy. can be mounted better / smarter that way, Shd. look good. over to u regards, shri
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26th April 2007, 21:59	#90
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	Sorry for offtopic,does anybdy has bobbys no,guy who modify bikes in delhi
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