So its Saturday, and the bike has yet to make an appearance. So to occupy the time between now and when it DOES show up I've decided to fill everyone in on my long and short-term plans for the project.
Goals for the near future:
1. Through clean and inspection
2. New clubman handlebars to replace the stock ones
4. Get a hold of some rear view mirrors
5. Put new rubber on the rims (will likely to be done immediately)
6. Cafe (solo) seat
7. Re-route the exhaust system
Note: I'm assuming this list will grow quite quickly
Later on in the season:
1. Complete tear down, right down to the frame
2. Partial engine rebuild (depends on my financial situation)
2. re-paint frame, tank, exhaust, and seat
3. Lower suspension
REMINDER: This is all pending the bike's delivery/transaction (the purchase is not a done deal yet). I may even be getting ahead of myself in fact... Oh well, It cannot hurt to stay positive.
Cross your fingers and hope for the best everyone!
EDIT: Due to bad weather the bike was not delivered, and MAY be delivered tomorrow at around 3-4pm... You guys will be the first to hear what ends up happening!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
And so it begins
Alright! fresh start. Where to begin? Well I suppose I should start by telling everyone a bit about myself.
My name is Nick and I'm a bike addict. Ive been riding since the age of 13, am the proud owner of a 2005 KTM 125 sx motocross bike, and am currently awaiting the delivery of my next baby, a Honda CB 360. I live in Canada, and am still in school.
Alright, so proceeding on with the real news.
I am eagerly awaiting delivery of my first ever road bike (and soon to be cafe racer). A Honda CB 360T (year unknown as of this day). And have no parts, no money, and the few tools i have for my KTM currently at my disposal.... If i had a magic eight ball right now it would be showing OUTLOOK NOT SO GOOD.
But there are two things I DO have, which are
1. Knowledge, Ive done work on off-road bike before so that will likely come in handy! I also have experience in documenting projects
2. Other peoples knowledge. Specifically, The good people from www.dotheton.com ... I suppose I can thank them for my new found addiction! I'm talking, of course, about Cafe Racers and bikes.
I suppose I should tell you what you can expect to see in my future blogs. Progress updates featuring plenty of pictures, How-to sections (so you can learn from my mistakes!), history lessons on Honda motorcycles and on what makes a Cafe Racer, and hopefully much more!
Finally, The bike will be delivered this Saturday! (SO EXCITED) So you can expect many pictures to be posted at the very least by the end of this weekend!
Well, Here's to my first post!! Cheers!
My name is Nick and I'm a bike addict. Ive been riding since the age of 13, am the proud owner of a 2005 KTM 125 sx motocross bike, and am currently awaiting the delivery of my next baby, a Honda CB 360. I live in Canada, and am still in school.
Alright, so proceeding on with the real news.
I am eagerly awaiting delivery of my first ever road bike (and soon to be cafe racer). A Honda CB 360T (year unknown as of this day). And have no parts, no money, and the few tools i have for my KTM currently at my disposal.... If i had a magic eight ball right now it would be showing OUTLOOK NOT SO GOOD.
But there are two things I DO have, which are
1. Knowledge, Ive done work on off-road bike before so that will likely come in handy! I also have experience in documenting projects
2. Other peoples knowledge. Specifically, The good people from www.dotheton.com ... I suppose I can thank them for my new found addiction! I'm talking, of course, about Cafe Racers and bikes.
I suppose I should tell you what you can expect to see in my future blogs. Progress updates featuring plenty of pictures, How-to sections (so you can learn from my mistakes!), history lessons on Honda motorcycles and on what makes a Cafe Racer, and hopefully much more!
Finally, The bike will be delivered this Saturday! (SO EXCITED) So you can expect many pictures to be posted at the very least by the end of this weekend!
Well, Here's to my first post!! Cheers!
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