Some pictures...

This is an example of the great work Cycleboyz did over the summer. You can't tell, but there is a weld joint there somewhere -- it has just been grinded down smooth.

You can see the shape of the extended loop, which follows the curve of the fibreglass seat.

One possible solution to the DOT-legal tail light quandry.  The rear light is mounted independently from the seat, to the frame loop itself. White cardboard template is for a mockup proof of concept.  Aluminum will be used for the final step.  Licence plate hung below, and turn signals mounted to the side tabs.

View from the rear.  Square light looks pretty good, perhaps round would be better?

Mr. Sheppard welded a steel tube with a nut welded to the end, to mount the tail light and licence/turnsignal bracket.  Wires should be able to be tucked away out of sight.

The bike will be heading back to the MCI shops shortly.  A few tabs needed to be welded on -- one for the rear brake light switch, and one for the rear brake pedal return spring.

September Startup

I'll be adding some pictures shortly of some of the work that was performed over the summer break.  The rear seat loop had to be finished.  Mr. Sheppard tack-welded the old loop into place, to test the concept.  The bike was dropped off at Cycleboyz (check out the link to the right) for "proper" welding.  The frame needed to be sleeved, with a rosette weld and seam welds holding the loop on... and that was after custom-bending the 7/8" tubing to match the seat hump.  As usual, the workmanship was impeccable, and once again, Cycleboyz donated their time and material to the project.  An amazing group of people!!!

Speaking of donations, Mr. Sheppard got an email from Dime City Cycles.  A real groovy bunch of folks who have been building Cafe Racers for years, and have been featured on "Cafe Racer TV".  Jason Paul Michaels from Dime City has agreed to supply us with a stainless steel reverse megaphone muffler, and is throwing in some other stuff -- t-shirts, stickers, and a banner -- for the Kids Cafe Crew.  Awesome.  Check out Dime City Cycles at:  http://www.dimecitycycles.com/.  We'll add a permanent link to their page and online shop to the right.

Pictures to come shortly!