Trophy Based 900 Cafe Racer

adethetrade · May 18, 2017

Hi nice to see it finished, I had a problem with my Trophy when turning right but it was the Choke cable not the throttle cable so check that out before ordering a new one. Ade

Cafe Hinckley · May 18, 2017

I seem to recall that TL1000 USD's were a good match and required minimal fettling but i dont think there is anything that will be a direct swap. Definitely will require new yolk.

As always - these things are a lot easier if you have a machine shop at home but for us mere its much harder.

Let me know how you get on - would love to attempt this one day too.

Angus · May 18, 2017

Hi Matt, big up !! It came out great.

stevethegoolie · May 18, 2017

Nice one, Matt! Very impressive.

bogg · May 18, 2017

Nice one Matt thats looking great,be nice to see it in the flesh

matt botterman · May 19, 2017

Thanks all. Im can ride around safe in the knowledge that there isnt another one the same!

MattGaydon · May 19, 2017

matt botterman said: ↑

Right well here we go.

Got the tank back all painted. Looks really cool with the wood effect against the blue

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Fitted everything up and pushed the bike out into the light

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Really pleased with it.

Runs fine but appears i need a new throttle cable as it revs when turning right. I've got a new one that Ill stick in. Also front brake isnt as good as it felt - needs a bleed before MOT then roll on the summer!
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Looks really cool good job!

Uncorrugated · May 29, 2017

Great looking bike and a really good write up of the build.
Thanks for sharing.

Tal · Jul 22, 2017

on what Uncorrugated said.

thebiglad · Jul 22, 2017

Hi Matt, what an absolutely fantastic result !!!! Love it to bits, the wood effect is just extraordinary.

Makes me think more and more about a Sprint 900 based project.

matt botterman · Jul 24, 2017

thebiglad said: ↑

Hi Matt, what an absolutely fantastic result !!!! Love it to bits, the wood effect is just extraordinary.

Makes me think more and more about a Sprint 900 based project.
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Cant recommend the kit enough - it really is dead easy! I am eyeing up the new roadster kit as I want to build a sidecar and it could be a good option. However might try something different.

The paint work was done by a good friend and all by hand - hes a talented bloke. He is rebuilding his fireblade and painting a mural of Tadao Baba (the lead engineer for the project) on the underside of seat - I think it will look dreadful but I know it will be done extremely well!

I ride out with a group on Sundays for breakfast and rather than taking the sportsbike I took the cafe yesterday! Whilst It didnt quite keep up with the guys making progress on their 1000cc bikes I had the biggest smile on my face after an hour of laughing my head off laying on the tank. Its incredible as there is barely anything in your field of view in front of you so bend really feel like your flying.

Oh and its proper cafe and very capable of doing the ton!! on a private road of course! Entering it into a show next Sunday!

Boothy · Jul 24, 2017

matt botterman said: ↑

Cant recommend the kit enough - it really is dead easy! I am eyeing up the new roadster kit as I want to build a sidecar and it could be a good option. However might try something different.

The paint work was done by a good friend and all by hand - hes a talented bloke. He is rebuilding his fireblade and painting a mural of Tadao Baba (the lead engineer for the project) on the underside of seat - I think it will look dreadful but I know it will be done extremely well!

I ride out with a group on Sundays for breakfast and rather than taking the sportsbike I took the cafe yesterday! Whilst It didnt quite keep up with the guys making progress on their 1000cc bikes I had the biggest smile on my face after an hour of laughing my head off laying on the tank. Its incredible as there is barely anything in your field of view in front of you so bend really feel like your flying.

Oh and its proper cafe and very capable of doing the ton!! on a private road of course! Entering it into a show next Sunday!
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Would endorse the kit and how well it is engineered and put together, looks like it could have rolled out of the Triumph factory, not "homespun" at all real professional finish.

Uncorrugated · Jul 24, 2017

matt botterman said: ↑

Cant recommend the kit enough - it really is dead easy! I am eyeing up the new roadster kit as I want to build a sidecar and it could be a good option. However might try something different.

The paint work was done by a good friend and all by hand - hes a talented bloke. He is rebuilding his fireblade and painting a mural of Tadao Baba (the lead engineer for the project) on the underside of seat - I think it will look dreadful but I know it will be done extremely well!

I ride out with a group on Sundays for breakfast and rather than taking the sportsbike I took the cafe yesterday! Whilst It didnt quite keep up with the guys making progress on their 1000cc bikes I had the biggest smile on my face after an hour of laughing my head off laying on the tank. Its incredible as there is barely anything in your field of view in front of you so bend really feel like your flying.

Oh and its proper cafe and very capable of doing the ton!! on a private road of course! Entering it into a show next Sunday!
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Such a shame you are in Sussex - Jacks Hill cafe in Northants had their 'Ton Up' day on Sunday - a day (actually weekend) of cafe racers and more cafe racers. Mostly classics, but with a real good mix of modern off the shelf classics, mostly Triumphs. Yours would have stood out brilliantly.

matt botterman · Aug 3, 2017

Uncorrugated said: ↑

Such a shame you are in Sussex - Jacks Hill cafe in Northants had their 'Ton Up' day on Sunday - a day (actually weekend) of cafe racers and more cafe racers. Mostly classics, but with a real good mix of modern off the shelf classics, mostly Triumphs. Yours would have stood out brilliantly.
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Would have been good! I went to a local pub show last weekend and got some nice comments - Going to the Sevenoaks show next month as well as the Distinguished Gentlemans ride for a pose!

Think there is a Hastings show soon too.

matt botterman · Jun 19, 2018

To finish the story of this bike I am going to taking it on track next month.
The bike shed are running their Cafe Racer Cup at Lydden where Dad raced his Ariel which inspired this build.

If I can just shut the thing up a little!!

Matt

Thorcusmodee · Jul 29, 2018

That fairing is exactly what I want for my build, where did you get it please?

matt botterman · Jul 30, 2018

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West Sussex Triumph Owners Club Annual Custom Show - Saturday 4th August at The Plough Lower Beeding RH13 6LT - Be great to see it there.
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Yeah that sounds good! Ill give it a clean after the track action. Last weekend

matt botterman · Jul 31, 2018

Thorcusmodee said: ↑

That fairing is exactly what I want for my build, where did you get it please?
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I couldnt find a bikini fairing to fit because of the position of the radiator.

However I am currently in the early stages of building a mold to create my own. If it works well I might be able to make more to fit these bikes.

Alternative is to change the radiator for something slimmer which i think will fit the bike better anyway!

matt botterman · Jul 31, 2018

Thorcusmodee said: ↑

That fairing is exactly what I want for my build, where did you get it please?
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I couldnt find a bikini fairing to fit because of the position of the radiator.

However I am currently in the early stages of building a mold to create my own. If it works well I might be able to make more to fit these bikes.

Alternative is to change the radiator for something slimmer which i think will fit the bike better anyway!

Thorcusmodee · Jul 31, 2018

matt botterman said: ↑

I couldnt find a bikini fairing to fit because of the position of the radiator.

However I am currently in the early stages of building a mold to create my own. If it works well I might be able to make more to fit these bikes.

Alternative is to change the radiator for something slimmer which i think will fit the bike better anyway!
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Thanks for that, I may well be interested in buying one I'm going to have a look to see what I can find but haven't found what I want so far.

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