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

Gordon · 30th January 2007, 10:53

I'm not sure if you guys are aware of this or no, but V12 is too busy with this thing that he call's The Cafe Racer project. Anyways after a long time, the work has now begun and its gonna be done in parts as and when the stuff is ready. Will try my best to post the pics along with the costs too in every stage.

The work is being done by Danny, an expert Bullet mechanic who's worked on only Bullet's from the past 15 years). The mod has been planned by V12 and is being executed by Danny. All parts are original Bullet parts which are being cut into shape for a customised cafe racer look. As of now its only the Goldstar silencer and the rear mudguard that have been fitted. Other parts are in the process of being ready.

As of now, no engine modifications have been planned except for the Goldstar Silencer, K&N Filter and an upsized fuel jet.

The costs of modifications will be posted once the project is complete.

Here are pics of some stages that are already under process.

moralfibre · 30th January 2007, 13:54

Nice pictures Gordon. Well just a query to V12 or you -

Wouldn't the cut-short Electra mudguard throw muck on the pillion during monsoon or are you going to put a rubber mudflap at the tail?

theMAG · 30th January 2007, 14:02

Just a small thought- can the bike be lowered ?

Gordon · 31st January 2007, 11:51

The bike is never ridden in muck nor is it ever taken out during the monsoons. No rubber mudflap.

Only the rear mudguard will be lowered by cutting the rear frame.

moralfibre · 31st January 2007, 13:52

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Originally Posted by Gordon

The bike is never ridden in muck nor is it ever taken out during the monsoons. No rubber mudflap.

I should have known it is V12's bike and will remain immaculate. Good work!

Gordon · 3rd February 2007, 13:16

Hi guys,

Any reviews on HP or K&N filter used on a Bullet?

Gordon · 4th February 2007, 22:47

Update on the project :
The mudguard needs to be cut an inch more to make it low. The frame too has to be cut around 2 inches and re-welded. The mudguard would also need to be bent a bit more since it is not aligned properly.

Tail-lights too have not been decided. Most probably would be the BSA-type ones but the quality of the light is too cheap. May come up with a unique idea for a tail-light.

Guys need some help here :
1. Any idea where you can get Ceat Secura Sport 3.5x19 size tyres in Bombay.
Ceat Tyre :

honda_dude · 4th February 2007, 23:50

hey v12 i feel tht ur stock bullet looks much nicer than doin all tht stuff.

the rear mudguard looks kinda out of place .. unless u chrome plate it...

thts my opinion...

Gordon · 5th February 2007, 00:42

Honda_dude, glad to know you appreciate V12's original Bullet.

The work is not complete and is in the process. Of course he wouldn't leave it colorless. The rear mudguard will be painted black and will be lowered.

speedzak · 5th February 2007, 00:54

WOW!! Great work there. I'm not a great fan of Motorcycles though and knows everything about these like MunnaBhai knows history.
But from the posts and pics, I can understand the pain and effort that he has put in to this project.

Great JOB!! Keep it up!!

Will it be ready by the time of Speedrun??

elf · 5th February 2007, 01:43

Superb! Really, really lovely. Gordon, please give my compliments to V12.

By the way, do let me know where you get your chroming done. A friend of mine with a 750 Vulcan Kwacker has been looking to get stuff chromed on his putt-puttee since ages, but we can't seem to find a reliable, quality supplier.

Thanks & all the best for the project.

V-16 · 5th February 2007, 01:46

Great job being done buddy and as Elf pointed out do let me know of your chrome karne walla. Ned to get things done on my Norton as well.

Gordon · 11th February 2007, 13:39

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By the way, do let me know where you get your chroming done. A friend of mine with a 750 Vulcan Kwacker has been looking to get stuff chromed on his putt-puttee since ages, but we can't seem to find a reliable, quality supplier.

Quote:

Great job being done buddy and as Elf pointed out do let me know of your chrome karne walla. Ned to get things done on my Norton as well.

Sure. There's this guy in Andheri (E) who does chrome plating. Will find out and let you know. Also the mudguards are going to be painted black and not chromed.

Sankar · 11th February 2007, 15:27

Nice work. I was always interested in a cafe racer bullet, I'm sure it'll come out nice.

Gordon make the goldstar silencer sit at a slightly higher angle for the cafe look.
Instead of using the ceat rubber it'll be better if you put modern pattern rubber but not too wide. For that you should make the rim 18", but a 19" duro tyres with modern tread design is available in delhi.

khanak · 11th February 2007, 15:46

I bet she'll look real nice once shes done. Do keep us posted

I didnt know what a cafe racer was until I saw this thread and looked it up.

Heres sometihng on wikipedia for people who want to know about it

CafÃ© racer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Btw Awesome pictures. Does your camera take them like this or have you worked on them with your computer

30th January 2007, 10:53	#1
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Pictorial Progress: V12's Cafe Racer Project! Updated pics! I'm not sure if you guys are aware of this or no, but V12 is too busy with this thing that he call's The Cafe Racer project. Anyways after a long time, the work has now begun and its gonna be done in parts as and when the stuff is ready. Will try my best to post the pics along with the costs too in every stage. The work is being done by Danny, an expert Bullet mechanic who's worked on only Bullet's from the past 15 years). The mod has been planned by V12 and is being executed by Danny. All parts are original Bullet parts which are being cut into shape for a customised cafe racer look. As of now its only the Goldstar silencer and the rear mudguard that have been fitted. Other parts are in the process of being ready. As of now, no engine modifications have been planned except for the Goldstar Silencer, K&N Filter and an upsized fuel jet. The costs of modifications will be posted once the project is complete. Here are pics of some stages that are already under process.
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30th January 2007, 13:54	#2
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,567 Thanked: 14,489 Times	Nice pictures Gordon. Well just a query to V12 or you - Wouldn't the cut-short Electra mudguard throw muck on the pillion during monsoon or are you going to put a rubber mudflap at the tail?
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30th January 2007, 14:02	#3
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,823 Times View My Garage	Just a small thought- can the bike be lowered ?
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31st January 2007, 11:51	#4
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	The bike is never ridden in muck nor is it ever taken out during the monsoons. No rubber mudflap. Only the rear mudguard will be lowered by cutting the rear frame.
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3rd February 2007, 13:16	#6
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Hi guys, Any reviews on HP or K&N filter used on a Bullet?
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4th February 2007, 22:47	#7
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Update on the project : The mudguard needs to be cut an inch more to make it low. The frame too has to be cut around 2 inches and re-welded. The mudguard would also need to be bent a bit more since it is not aligned properly. Tail-lights too have not been decided. Most probably would be the BSA-type ones but the quality of the light is too cheap. May come up with a unique idea for a tail-light. Guys need some help here : 1. Any idea where you can get Ceat Secura Sport 3.5x19 size tyres in Bombay. Ceat Tyre :
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4th February 2007, 23:50	#8
honda_dude BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Christchurch Posts: 253 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage	hey v12 i feel tht ur stock bullet looks much nicer than doin all tht stuff. the rear mudguard looks kinda out of place .. unless u chrome plate it... thts my opinion...
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5th February 2007, 00:42	#9
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Honda_dude, glad to know you appreciate V12's original Bullet. The work is not complete and is in the process. Of course he wouldn't leave it colorless. The rear mudguard will be painted black and will be lowered.
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5th February 2007, 00:54	#10
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,346 Thanked: 29 Times	WOW!! Great work there. I'm not a great fan of Motorcycles though and knows everything about these like MunnaBhai knows history. But from the posts and pics, I can understand the pain and effort that he has put in to this project. Great JOB!! Keep it up!! Will it be ready by the time of Speedrun??
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5th February 2007, 01:43	#11
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,035 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Superb! Really, really lovely. Gordon, please give my compliments to V12. By the way, do let me know where you get your chroming done. A friend of mine with a 750 Vulcan Kwacker has been looking to get stuff chromed on his putt-puttee since ages, but we can't seem to find a reliable, quality supplier. Thanks & all the best for the project. Last edited by elf : 5th February 2007 at 01:45.
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5th February 2007, 01:46	#12
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Great job being done buddy and as Elf pointed out do let me know of your chrome karne walla. Ned to get things done on my Norton as well.
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11th February 2007, 15:27	#14
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,780 Thanked: 9,254 Times	Nice work. I was always interested in a cafe racer bullet, I'm sure it'll come out nice. Gordon make the goldstar silencer sit at a slightly higher angle for the cafe look. Instead of using the ceat rubber it'll be better if you put modern pattern rubber but not too wide. For that you should make the rim 18", but a 19" duro tyres with modern tread design is available in delhi.
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11th February 2007, 15:46	#15
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,868 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	I bet she'll look real nice once shes done. Do keep us posted I didnt know what a cafe racer was until I saw this thread and looked it up. Heres sometihng on wikipedia for people who want to know about it CafÃ© racer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Btw Awesome pictures. Does your camera take them like this or have you worked on them with your computer
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