A Canary Cafe Racer

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andybaggies wrote: 5 years ago V.nice - love the (Canary ? :D ?) yellow paint
Gran Canaria flag yellow and blue Swedish as well that’s the reason of the paint and I’m both..
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First time in more than 30years I don’t use a soft “race tire” on my bike!
A Pirelli Phantom
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I’m considering put on seat cover.
What do you think, nice?
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I have to say that this is a great fun bike at the local mountain roads,
Last weekend i took part in a gymkhana together with an other 350bikes great fun, more than 8h rally...
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Re: A Canary Cafe Racer

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Riding position doesn't look too bad with clipons.. Do you prefer clipons over normal handlebars?
I like the way you have painted your tank.
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V4mp wrote: 5 years ago Riding position doesn't look too bad with clipons.. Do you prefer clipons over normal handlebars?
I like the way you have painted your tank.
Thank you
The driving position is like a RR bike and it’s a toy at mountain roads. I have been working at the tail and I think it’s ready this weekend for
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Looking great there :thumbsup:
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shebee wrote: 5 years ago Looking great there :thumbsup:
Thanks 👍
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I have improved with a new 19mm radial master cylinder for the front and YESSS
It’s feeels a lot better
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Pics 10min ago
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Looking sweeet
:ride: :ride: Go Big or Go Home :ride: :ride:
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Xavz wrote: 5 years agoLooking sweeet
I was out for nice Sunday turns today
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As a main bearings break down I rebuilt the engine with TLR shaft with its forged rods and pistons.
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I hope to have the bike ready for next weekend,
During the forced stop I rebuilt and revalved the forks, Upgrade with better rear Öhlins new tyres and chain
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Definitely a Labour of love... hope he weather is go for the relaunch! :revrev:
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