[Blacktom]

from a lovely run around Argyll on my new CR. Time for a seat with a view.

Had the bike for 3 weeks now & great fun

Now it's time for some mods. I was thinking of :

Led indicators
Dart Flyscreen ( slight mod to h/l cowl required )
Altering the race no plates like member starvmarv black with gold numbers.

Also needs to be a touch louder/throaty so need to look at best options

 

[tlmfg]

Beautiful! I've had mine about three weeks as well. It's been pure bliss.

 

[Sidtheranger]

Very nice

 

[Marcinko]

Nice bike. I've had my CR about six weeks now. Definitely would like to have a few more decibels from the termi. I've also noticed the bike transitions from left to right much slower than I would like and requires more effort as well.

I love the styling and the power is adequate, but I feel like I could have gotten more for my money with the 821 Monster. Despite the $11,400 price tag the Cafe Racer still feels like an $8000 bike unfortunately.

 

[TC3]

Nice bike. I've had my CR about six weeks now. Definitely would like to have a few more decibels from the termi. I've also noticed the bike transitions from left to right much slower than I would like and requires more effort as well.

I love the styling and the power is adequate, but I feel like I could have gotten more for my money with the 821 Monster. Despite the $11,400 price tag the Cafe Racer still feels like an $8000 bike unfortunately.

I would advise getting the Andreani fork kit fitted, makes the steering MUCH more responsive

 

[Marcinko]

What's that normally cost?

 

[TC3]

What's that normally cost?

No idea what it costs in your country but am sure others will chip in soon to say

 

[starvmarv]

Welcome! I too am going on my 3rd week with the Bike haha. But it's been raining for too often, an nowhere near the break in period (i've only done 200 miles)

 

[Marcinko]

Nice bike. I've had my CR about six weeks now. Definitely would like to have a few more decibels from the termi. I've also noticed the bike transitions from left to right much slower than I would like and requires more effort as well.

I love the styling and the power is adequate, but I feel like I could have gotten more for my money with the 821 Monster. Despite the $11,400 price tag the Cafe Racer still feels like an $8000 bike unfortunately.

I realized this came out a little harsh. I really like my Cafe Racer it's a great all around sport bike, with that nice old school feel. I guess I shouldn't expect it to have race bike handling qualities, and carve corners like a scalpel. I do think it's a little pricier than it should be, but then again I don't want to see them all over town either; sorry ducati, so maybe the price will help with that. The bike is great fun and handles good enough. I just need to learn to press on the clipon's a little harder in transitions, as it's not anywhere near as flickable as the Yamaha R6 I am coming off of.

 

[Blacktom]

So finished the mods I wanted to do. The side panels were tricky as I didn't get the correct Gold match after taking ages masking it all up with bendy masking tape.

I still think it looks better though. The flyscreen by Dart also wasn't a straight fit. I knew that I would have to cut out some of the existing headlamp cowl to allow the screen brackets to be installed but I am really pleased with the results, it's just the look I wanted for my CR now that I've fitted also the LED indicators

BTW. Maybe it's just me but I found getting the tank on & off and the headlight ( much easier for doing the indicators ) an absolute PIA due to the fuel connections & the headlight adj screw. Not more tinkering for a while for me.​

 

[Sidtheranger]

Great work there Blacktom, your efforts have paid off a treat. She looks really good.

 

[Allthegear]

View attachment 19465 So finished the mods I wanted to do. The side panels were tricky as I didn't get the correct Gold match after taking ages masking it all up with bendy masking tape.

I still think it looks better though. The flyscreen by Dart also wasn't a straight fit. I knew that I would have to cut out some of the existing headlamp cowl to allow the screen brackets to be installed but I am really pleased with the results, it's just the look I wanted for my CR now that I've fitted also the LED indicators

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BTW. Maybe it's just me but I found getting the tank on & off and the headlight ( much easier for doing the indicators ) an absolute PIA due to the fuel connections & the headlight adj screw. Not more tinkering for a while for me.​

Love the new number board colours, really nice! I've had fitted the led's on the rear with the fronts being done at first service, just changed the reg plate for a 5 x 7 with a 54SCR denomination, oh and I've some R &G bits fitted too

 

[Marcinko]

Looks good. I'm too lazy to do that to mine. I'll wait for some aftermarket options.

 

[Blacktom]

Took the "stingers" off the exhaust & replaced the covers. Doesn't sound any different so confirmed these don't do much - the "breadbox" will need to be removed for better sound. You can't ride it like in this pic anyway as the covers were secured properly onto the stingers & would be too loose like this.

So it's cheap aftermarket. Best value I've seen is from co called Delkevic but not sure on the quality. The race Termi is what I really want but £900. Ouch

 

[Hui]

I took the cans off and found it made quite a lot of difference, much deeper tone and crackles on the overrun. I machined off the end cap and removed the small diameter perforated pipe, welded in a 35mm perf. pipe and repacked with wadding. I now have a much nicer looking and sounding exhaust note without being obnoxious.