A Cafe of a different color

[thatkid]

So I was contacted about turning a nightster into a cafe for a physical therapy company. After much deliberation over an 07 Nightster they decided if it was going to be a charity auction they wanted to go new. Enter 2012 883.


It was delivered today with 6 miles on it. I'm not a harley guy myself but I like cafe's and this will also get my shop some good publicity. So the list is as follows for this guy.

Clip-on
Progressive rear shocks to raise the back a little
rear fender chop
LED taillight tucked between the fender and the seat
RSD gauge relocation bracket
V&H Short Shots
Air filter of some sort
power pack
dyno tune
Custom cover for the front cam gear? Whatever they call the equivalent of a counter sprocket cover.

I think that about covers the list. When I get more parts I'll post more pictures. For now it was a surprise to get it today.

[delvryboy]

gonna be sic. great canvas to start with, that flat black is sweet.

[delvryboy]

BTW. Nice fighter in the background.

[yamaha_george]

gonna be sic. great canvas to start with, that flat black is sweet.

DB,
yeh darn near invisible in shady lanes in broad daylight let alone nightime,. with all Nate's talent it will still be a H-D when it is done.

[Gizzard1533]

DB,
yeh darn near invisible in shady lanes in broad daylight let alone nightime,. with all Nate's talent it will still be a H-D when it is done.

, a H-D that i cant see as a cafe racer...

[cowboi]

I'm glad your able to do something like this to put your name out there more. Congratulations on the project nate.

sent from a portable leash

[ragedigital]

To bad they didn't start you out with an XR1200... closer to a cafe.

Don't let those 53 horses go to your head. You might not be able to control that much power. ha!

[thatkid]

Well, I say cafe racer. I mean cafe racer that will still appeal to the Harley crowd. It won't be a true representation but anyone that is willing to ditch the chrome and move to clipons is ok in my book. Not an idea platform but should still be cooler than a typical Harley.

[old_school]

Sweet! This is gonna be a great build!

Charity auctions are bad ass as they help raise funds and are a good deal because you get to write it off as a donation..

[reelrazor]

To bad they didn't start you out with an XR1200... closer to a cafe.

Don't let those 53 horses go to your head. You might not be able to control that much power. ha!

True this.

the 883 is horribly underpowered....incapable of making a pass from highway speeds, or while traveling uphill.

the good news is that for the price of a couple accessories, and three good work hours, it CAN be a 1200.....and make more hp than the factory 1200(better compression/squish with the 883 head than 1200 heads).

I've done about ten of the 883-1200 conversions. PM me for details.

[thatkid]

To bad they didn't start you out with an XR1200... closer to a cafe.

Don't let those 53 horses go to your head. You might not be able to control that much power. ha!

True this.

the 883 is horribly underpowered....incapable of making a pass from highway speeds, or while traveling uphill.

the good news is that for the price of a couple accessories, and three good work hours, it CAN be a 1200.....and make more hp than the factory 1200(better compression/squish with the 883 head than 1200 heads).

I've done about ten of the 883-1200 conversions. PM me for details.

I don't think the folks with the cash are looking for all out power. They are going more for a show piece with a few power upgrades to give it a little umph. Since this puppy has a warranty they don't want me tearing into the motor. If it was someone handing me the bike and saying go nuts, well that's another story. This build has a pretty specific budget though and they are already talking about changing a few of the things to keep the price down.

[old_school]

My fat boy has about 80hp and 800lbs. There are cars that can beat me outta the hole.

[sweekster]

Sweekster approves of this...

[old_school]

KId,

i hope the mods include taking off that "bitch" 883 on the breather..

[thatkid]

KId,

i hope the mods include taking off that "bitch" 883 on the breather..

It does. He want the front swooping K&N filter.