83 SECA 650 Cafe Project

COuld you go into more about how you used an R6 mc? How hard of a swap was it, whats all involved? I have seriosly been thinking about clubmans and if the mc was no longer a problem issue i could be one step closer to deciding.

 

The MC is not an issue with clubmans. I had clubmans all last season and the brakes were great with the stock MC. In fact if I turned the bars to lock all the way to the left it was pretty much perfectly level for fill up (not that I ever had to).

It was on an angle for riding but gave me absolutely no issues whasoever.

Now if yo want to switch to the R6 MC regardless, it's a bolt-on swap. Your banjo will screw right into the MC, fill it up and bleed the brakes, voila!!

Or you can go the route I did and have straight lines made up to run 2 seperate lines to the calipers and ditch the collector at the lower tree. Then retain the double banjo from the R6. Much cleaner setup.

Only trouble is finding somewhere to mount the remote reservoir... I made a bracket (a rough one) to hold it on to the mounting bolt for the tach.

THIS PIC SHOWS THE ORIGINAL SECA BRAKE LINES ON THE R6 MC


... I gotta get a good camera so that I can get some decent pics... If anyone wants more detailed pictures of the new stainless lines I'll snap some tonight.

 

Sounds good. I do have clubmans now and theres no problem but Ive been thinking of switching to clipons which I imagine thier will be problems and Ill have to go the remote route.

 

Well noone asked but I did it anyway!

Here is a pic of the Seca and the Katana:


And the brake lines (don't have the brake light switch hooked up yet):


Bike is FILTHY... I unfortunately have the saws going in the garage all the time too... and sometimes the bike cover finds its way to the floor.

Notice the temporary mount for the MC:

 

Got some new pics, and want to bump the thread so I don't loose it. 8)

 

What type of turnsignals are you using? Are they bright enough?

I like! Where can I buy?

 

I believe I got the turn signals from a place called 2orangeharleys on e-bay...

I paid $20 for 2, and ordered 4.

They look like a generic part that you should be able to find just about anywhere, and came with both red and orange lenses.

I think they're plenty bright, but of course they don't stand out as well as the big stock indicators. They are normal incandecent light bulbs, not LED's (but still require an electronic relay). Also, they're a 1-wire setup and the housing is plastic...

FOUND EM!
"My" indicators on e-bay

The mini signals are not suitable for mounting a headlight... but I really like the way they look on the back, so I ordered a new set of aluminum indicators for the front, and will keep the rear as is.

New indicators for the headlight bolts.

As you can see in the pics I no longer have the stock setup in front, so I can't really mount signals anywhere but through the headlight bolts... and for that reason haven't had any front indicators for a year now.

 

What's the reason for messing up a perfectly good bike by putting clubmans on it? That doesn't have any practical use does it?

 

Because it's his bike and he's allowed to do whatever he wants to it. You're entitled to your opinion, but calling it "messing up a bike" is a pretty strong statement, and quite frankly, it's rude. I have a bike with clubmans on it, and I love them. They look and feel how I want, and I could give a sh*t what anyone thinks, especially someone who makes insults for no apparent reason. Now THAT has no practical use, does it?

Ease, I love your bike, it looks great clubmans and all.

Arizonasteve, perhaps you should avoid the modifications section of the forum. And PM Ease, I bet he'll sell you a cheap set of buckhorns.

 

I still don't see the reason for messing up a perfectly good bike.
What good is it if it isn't rideable? Is it just going to sit in the living
room to look at?

 

I dont see why it's "messed up" or "unrideable". I'm sure he rides the he*l out of it and dosent think it's messed up at all. Nor do I. Get back on your stocker and ride it with pride knowing it looks exactly like the 4000 that rolled off the assembly line ahead of it.

 

The bike isn't "messed up". He built, he likes it, and thats all that matters. Kevineleven couldn't have said it better. If you don't like it thats fine, but don't bash it because it doesn't fit you. I think the bike looks great BTW, good job!

 

Hahaha.
Uh Oh, we got a forum fire starter!

As I stated previously the clubmans gave me a much more aggressive positioning and made the bike hande better... However, if you notice the bike does not have clubmans anymore... so your comment doesn't really make sense.

Thanks for trying to heat things up though, lol.

P.S. Thanks Kevin and Maximuschop for having my back.

 

For anyone who actually wants to know (i.e if you're not just trying to get a rise) the bike was completely rideable with the clubmans.
I loved the way it handled and felt.

If the clipon's didn't work out I would go right back.

It has never been sitting in my livingroom... I drive it everyday in the summer. It's my primary transportation.

Even though I changed to clipon's I still recommend clubmans as a great cheap upgrade, to get a sportier feeling bike.

 

I think the bars look sick on there....Just because it has clubmans on it doesnt mean its not rideable I dont see where you get off saying its not rideable and "messing up a perfectly good bike". If he likes it thats his choice for HIS bike not yours

 

Dude,

I'm in agreement that the clubmans look sweet although with my back issues I'd last about 2.2 miles.

As for the Katana........Don't mess it up!!!!!!!!! That bike is a bloody work of art as it sits. You'd make me cry. I used to own one of those and really wished I had is back.

Don't mame it man.

The Buff :cry:

 

FWIW, I have clubmans on my 82 seca as well. No riding problems whatsoever. They do help the turn in ratio on handling and give a nice look to the bike. I also have a set of Euro bars that were alright but made me feell like a sail in the wind. Clipons would be nice but i don't have the spare cash right now. cruzerjd

 

I won't, I promise.

I will be restoring the Katana back to her original glory (silver with the stock sticker kit).

The styling has really grown on me, and the guys over at katriders and the gsr let me know that it's a bit of a rarity.

 

I just got my hands on an 82 seca and am considering moving the pegs back (ala: cafe racer style) With clubmans I need a more comfortable foot position. I have some pushrods and am looking for some possible bell cranks. I'm thinking it might be possible to use the existing rear foot pegs or the next hole forward. I'll have pictures if I come up with anything. Any thoughts on doing this yourself? Your seca looks great by the way!

Happy cafeinating,
RR

 

IMO the passenger pegs are a little too far back with clubmans.
I think you're better off using the second hole as you suggested.
You might be able to get some raask or another pre-made rearset for out bikes but it would be $$$...

When I was considering it myself I tried mounting the passenger pegs in different locations to see how it felt:


Until I get another bike (for 2-up riding) I won't be venturing into this mod. But I'd like to see how you work it all out!

THanks for the compliments and good luck!