Consensus on the actual model ?

[Kenny]

Just bought myself a splendid cafe racer and have a few ideas for it. However, it is a 1977 R80 and possibly a little bitsa etc.
Anyone know what model it could be ( I believe R80/7 ) so when I order any bits, they should fit !! Hasn't been on the road for about 5 years so
will need fettling/servicing etc.
Probably fit slightly higher bars, acewell speedo etc. Picking her up about Thursday and really looking forward to it TBH Any positive ideas appreciated.

 

[crumbles]

Is it not going too suck in crap from the rear wheel..
Ie.no mudguard when caught out in a shower,it's going too suck in water.....plus dust on a dry day...?

 

[Kenny]

Agreed, will be going with these ( like on my CX500 special )

 

[Kenny]

This is my intention...so if anyone has a pair of top/bottom handlebar mounts, then please contact me. I'll know more when
I pick the bike up etc

 

[steve hughes]

Looks nice Kenny, will provide a good talking point at the Old Stores Bike or J& S bike nights

 

[Stirlingmoz]

The flat top carbs say R80/7 to me.

Think I’ve got some stock bar clamps if you still need them.

 

[mikeyboy]

1977,hmm
Flat top carbs
Early timing case
However,no mechanical tacho on the clocks,can’t see drive cable from engine,
More photos needed

 

[mikeyboy]

Regardless of anything else,
I’d refit a clamshell air box and elbows.

 

[mikeyboy]

A heavy flywheel 80 motor with flat top carbs and standard air box is arguably the nicest engine to ride.
Pod filters or bellmouths add nothing positive.
Plus,it just looks wrong without the clamshell castings

 

[Kenny]

Regardless of anything else,
I’d refit a clamshell air box and elbows.

Probably break the bank getting it all together !

 

[Kenny]

1977,hmm
Flat top carbs
Early timing case
However,no mechanical tacho on the clocks,can’t see drive cable from engine,
More photos needed

Have a few more photos ( bike still far end of Liverpool)

 

[mikeyboy]

EBay is your friend,gather the parts and ride the bike.

 

[Kenny]

Brought her home last night. Needs fettling and a good service. Ignition light doesn't illuminate on dash when ignition is turned on, hopefully (as electrics are not my strong point ) someone will tell me what causes that ( Rotor? )
I intend to put higher s/s clip ons and also a s/s top yoke and s/s steering damper knob !! ( Mrs reckons just ride the bugger !! ) few pics early this morning before going on the ramp.

 

[Kenny]

Re above electrics....haven't had much time today to look at her properly but on re-charging the battery, spotted this rectifier underneath !!! Should
be interesting what is under the tank and behind front cover ! Probably why there is no charging light !!

 

[Gelandestrasse]

The frame number will give you the exact model (of the frame). The engine number will give you the exact model of the engine.

 

[Kenny]

So, ordered a nice black top yoke from Kevil's Speedshop ( amazing how many of these suppliers suddenly don't have the item in stock ) some almost straight drag bars
and a few other little goodies. Hopefully after a good service and mooch around the electrics I can then sort the front steering out. May fit some YSS rear shocks if they are needed.
Also, although tyre tread is unworn, the ageing tyrewall cracks are frightening !! Maybe TKC 80's are the way to go......

 

[snelly]

So, ordered a nice black top yoke from Kevil's Speedshop ( amazing how many of these suppliers suddenly don't have the item in stock ) some almost straight drag bars
and a few other little goodies. Hopefully after a good service and mooch around the electrics I can then sort the front steering out. May fit some YSS rear shocks if they are needed.
Also, although tyre tread is unworn, the ageing tyrewall cracks are frightening !! Maybe TKC 80's are the way to go......

Should be interesting swopping stuff around; do a Burt Munroe on the tyre cracks; use Kiwi polish;

 

[Kenny]

Love the Bert Munroe . Probably TKC80's
Anyways, took tank off, headlight out ( nothing but headlamp wiring in there ) and still nowhere nearer understanding the wiring
No time to take the front cover off. Been mucking about fitting stainless bolts etc. Needs a new (1977 ) black and white number plate as one on it is a little small
and Welsh gestapo would have me !!

 

[dr nosh]

Got a date code for the tyres ?

 

[Kenny]

Got a date code for the tyres ?

Tyres are well mullered..almost new tread but died of old age !!