Rigid_EVO Geoff's Cafester project

[gjukema]

I've been working on my sporty all winter, and just like when I initially converted to a NRHS 1250 kit this one started with an oil leak on the rear cylinder. So, I decided to get my stock 883 heads ported, and then things started to spiral.

When I saw the cafe image thread, I new that was my style, and although I'm not done, I thought I'd share my progress thus far.

I'm going to create separate posts. This current post will contain the "Before" and "Current" photos. I'll try to keep the words to a minimum, and let the pictures do the talking.

Before:





Current (still in progress):




The Changes:
- NRHS Stage 2 883 heads
- Andrews N4 cams (used from forum member)
- RSD Clipons (used from forum member)
- Cafe Fiberglass seat (in progress modifying - used from forum member)
- Avon Grips (JP)
- Magnum Shielding front brake line and new throttle cables
- Brembro Front Brake (ebay deal found here on the forum)
- SuperTrapp 2:1 (ebay "used but new" deals)
- Progressive Rear shocks (13.5")
- Chainsikle rearsets - new style built custom to fit pre-2003 bikes! Thanks Shane! Awesome service here people!
- Used "standard" kickstand (the hugger ks was too short!) (ebay)

Paint all rattle can:
- Harley Black Wrinkle engine paint
- Satin black engine paint from Lordco
- forks and trees : gloss black duplicolor
- mirrors and battery box : Black Chrome "Shadow" Duplicolor

[gjukema]

What started this project was a gasket leak on the rear cylinder:



And on a nice day last October, I started pulling it apart:

[redi2ride]

Cool! I've been thinking about doin a Cafester.

[gjukema]

We've been calling this my "Dexter Garage" all winter. Using a borrowed propane heater and bright lights from a friend, I was able to work evenings and weekends during the cold weather in comfort:

[gjukema]

After a lot of reading, I decided to try out the Harley Wrinkle Black engine paint. Hopefully it holds up:



Used Satin Black engine paint from Lordco:

[gjukema]

I'm including this mostly so you can see my garage from the inside. By this point, I had painted the forks, wheels, and the engine was almost put back together.

[gjukema]

I decided I didn't want a bunch of bulky stuff on the top of the forks, so I relocated the speedo, but I wanted the idiot lights to remain at the top.



Installed:



Speedo bracket still needs some cleanup and paint, but it's there:

[gjukema]

I never much cared for the eyebrow, so I tapped the bottom tripple-t and created a bracket to bolt into it.

The bracket still needs to be painted, and I need to add curved washers so I can adjust the tilt of the light, but it's solid:



Underside:

[gjukema]

This is the first time I got it running after tearing the engine apart. A little out of order from the speedo relocation. You will see that I don't actually have the foot controls attached yet

[gjukema]

Since my bike had forward controls, I needed to change to either rearsets or mid controls. I couldn't find a decent price on used mid controls, and even though I was hesitant regarding comfort, I decided to send Shane at Chainsikle an email.

I saw on another forum user that Shane came up with a new style that removed the boomerang from the shift side. Because I'm 5'11" and a bum knee, I wanted an option for a lower position. Shane was quick (real quick) to accommodate. I emailed him on Saturday, he sent photos with ideas, I ordered them Sunday late at night and he started on them right away. Was done in less than 5 days!

Brake Side : (Yes, I have a new brake cable coming)



Shifter Side: