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500 K cafe racer conversion - build thread
Ewan 500 K1:
Dilemma 1: Do I up chop the rear quarter of the seat base off to allow battery relocation ..... or get a different seat unit ? ::)
Dilemma 2: What to do about rear inner mudguard ? .... dont like the stock plastic job, but don't want road muck all over then engine and air intakes. Photos of any solutions mucho appreciated ;)
kendo57:
You could buy a small piece of Aluminium plate [ebay] and just bolt it between
the rear frame tubes. You would probably have to put a slight bend in it for tyre clearance
but that is easy enough with alloy.
I was originally going to relocate the battery on mine but trying to fit a full size battery
and all the electrics in a small seat hump seemed to need alot of compromises. As you can see
from my Avatar i ended up fitting alloy side panels.
A new seat would be a better option so you can experiment without damaging you present seat.
SteveD CB500K0:
Could a modern hugger be modified to fit?
Ewan 500 K1:
--- Quote from: kendo57 on January 19, 2012, 10:24:22 AM ---You could buy a small piece of Aluminium plate [ebay] and just bolt it between
the rear frame tubes. You would probably have to put a slight bend in it for tyre clearance
but that is easy enough with alloy.
I was originally going to relocate the battery on mine but trying to fit a full size battery
and all the electrics in a small seat hump seemed to need alot of compromises. As you can see
from my Avatar i ended up fitting alloy side panels.
A new seat would be a better option so you can experiment without damaging you present seat.
--- End quote ---
Cheers Kendo n Steve
bit of ali was on my mind ... or welded in plate. But yeah was worried about clearance (mibi longer shocks would help) . So yeat at:
1. Ali plate, so that it can be shaped for clearance
2. welded flat steel plate with longer rear shocks
3. Find a modern one to fit (anyone know of any definites ?)
I think the current seat has enough room for a battery and some electrics in its rear hump.. also a bit of space between seat base and where cover for standard air box was ... so think the space is there okay as long as I cut a section out the seat base.... it aleady has a hinged box compartment
SteveD CB500K0:
Modern huggers are designed for 180 and 190 tyres so there'll be plenty of clearance.
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