# Cafe racer riders. Do you get used to it? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 12, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326 "2008-05-12T19:42:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/1 "2008-05-12T19:42:29Z")
Test rode a 73 honda cb750 yesterday. Wow is it a step back in time. I’m ok with it being much slower acceleration wise, but the slow brakes kind of scare me. Not to mention the handling. However, I seldom ride my sportbike (06 636) because its not very comfortable. So I’m a fan of getting something more comfortable to ride, I’m just wondering if you get used to the brakes/handling/acceleration, and if it gets dangerous at times with those brakes. I mean I know the difference with vintage vs newer, I have a 72 240z. but it’s a lot easier to get used to an old car for some reason ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/2 "2008-05-12T19:54:01Z")
i love cafe racer bikes, i would love to build my own, but right now i dont have enough time or money to dedicate to one. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/3 "2008-05-12T21:24:58Z")
the answer is no. They suck for a reason. They look cool but are dangerous. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/4 "2008-05-12T22:16:40Z")
Technology is not wine. It does not get better with age. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/5 "2008-05-13T05:21:20Z")
> [@Coldaccord"](#): > > Test rode a 73 honda cb750 yesterday. Wow is it a step back in time. I’m ok with it being much slower acceleration wise, but the slow brakes kind of scare me. Not to mention the handling. > > However, I seldom ride my sportbike (06 636) because its not very comfortable. So I’m a fan of getting something more comfortable to ride, I’m just wondering if you get used to the brakes/handling/acceleration, and if it gets dangerous at times with those brakes. > > I mean I know the difference with vintage vs newer, I have a 72 240z. but it’s a lot easier to get used to an old car for some reason I look at it as a cruiser and a project. After this season I plan on retrofitting a modern front end with dual discs and finding some decent rear shocks though. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/6 "2008-05-13T05:22:55Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > the answer is no. > > They suck for a reason. They look cool but are dangerous. :lol: They are hardly “dangerous”. Its only dangerous if you hop on and think its going to ride like a 636. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/7 "2008-05-13T05:29:44Z")
upgrade the brakes? ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/8 "2008-05-13T05:34:42Z")
I’ve seen some old cafe racers retrofitted with newer components. I’ve heard they are a labor of love though. Breakdowns are not at all uncommon. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/9 "2008-05-13T06:16:11Z")
my 74cb550 is supppper ghetto and i love it. Christ, it doesn’t even have front footpegs and the front brakes don’t work. But i ONLY cruise around on it slowly. ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/10 "2008-05-13T06:37:39Z")
> [@newman](#): > > my 74cb550 is supppper ghetto and i love it. Christ, it doesn’t even have front footpegs and the front brakes don’t work. But i ONLY cruise around on it slowly. LOL nice ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/11 "2008-05-13T10:59:58Z")
i think i might just wait til I can afford a newer triumph, they make some pretty hot bonnevillles nowadays ![http://auctionpix.co.uk/users/vlv1289710.jpg](http://auctionpix.co.uk/users/vlv1289710.jpg) anyone know if any of the new royal enfield remakes come with modern brakes? ![http://i7.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/f0/25/360e_12.JPG](http://i7.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/f0/25/360e_12.JPG) I wish norton would just come out with their new bike already, but that shit would probably be like 20k anyways ![http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/images/961/961_05.jpg](http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/images/961/961_05.jpg) monster 920 is another option for down the line ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/12 "2008-05-13T14:22:13Z")
dre hold off for a triumph those are dope! i ride jaywonch’s 78 suzuki 850 all the time and compared to his 01 r6 its a lot diffrent but you’ll get used to it. i just take it super easy heh ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/13 "2008-05-13T14:26:46Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > dre hold off for a triumph those are dope! > > i ride jaywonch’s 78 suzuki 850 all the time and compared to his 01 r6 its a lot diffrent but you’ll get used to it. i just take it super easy heh him and i switched today. it was weird to ride his, but it was even weirder to get back on mine. save your money and get a monster. \<3 ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/14 "2008-05-13T15:16:57Z")
85 or 86 GS1150 … thats what i learned how to ride … a TRUE sport bike … or you can really get the pimp bike … 83 GS1100E … first and best year for the can-a-tuna ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/15 "2008-05-13T15:30:56Z")
lol i dont think i want any of those ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/16 "2008-05-13T15:59:48Z")
why ??? too much bike for you … ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/17 "2008-05-13T16:14:52Z")
haha pretty sure my current bike is faster than all dems ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/18 "2008-05-13T16:18:44Z")
You must ride the 1150 … being only a 5 speed i would usually top out at 130 … that was before i slapped on my 52t rear but stock sprocket it would pull the front wheel in 3 gears (jetted and filters) it had almost 100ft lbs ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/19 "2008-05-13T16:20:25Z")
hm. if i ever come across one I’ll try and get some seat time ---
**Author:** ![BDR5oh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bdr5oh/32/7315_2.png) [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326/20 "2008-05-13T16:22:46Z")
I have been trying to find another for about 2 years … almost all have been jacked of their motors … all pro-stock suzuki drag bikes run the 1150 case [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-racer-riders-do-you-get-used-to-it/48326.md?page=2)