Monday is here, a little cooler today, and dont have the spring in my step like I usually do, but I guess if I have a go at this on a weekend, I may still have enough adrenaline to get out into the garage and get some work done. Have a great day everyone.
Here we are, Friday already, time sure does fly by and sometimes I just do not get enough time to compile a Blog, so forgive me for that but many fingers in many pies right now. People have been purchasing my steel Armadillo seat base and are enjoying the look, style fit and of […]
Well, on the 18th of this Month was Rockers day in Hong Kong, I have become friends with these great Rockers, and it just goes to show the commeraderie that has spread globally in the scene that I have been a part of for more decades than I care to count. Like me, they love […]
18 years has flown by since I first started building bikes here in California and people remember the Black K5 Honda Cafe I created and for quite some time I had emails from customers informing me that they have had my bike as their screen saver at home or at work. I will never forget […]
A vintage motorcycle worth thousands has been torched after thieves issued a ransom to its owner. Brazen thieves demanded money from the owner of a 1951 Triumph Thunderbird after it was stolen from a garage in Clifton. Shamelessly bragging about being in possession of the bike on Instagram, the gang threatened to burn the bike – […]
Hey there you lot Here we are on a Monday, been busy lately and wanted to show you another exhaust I make, this time I sell this Kit for the SOHC Model, Chrome tail section thats triple chromed and a choice of a Tan or a Black DEI heat Wrap kit to give that system […]
Been playing around with this build for a while but it is now starting to get into a good looking Custom Machine, so thought I would add these pics today to show you where I am at on the Super Sport. Its a 1975 SS and was stock but needed some help along the way […]
Many emails over the years ask about electrical issues on their Honda’s, I thought that today I would try and add some information on here today to try and help you out a little. The vintage bikes from the 1970’s, such as the HONDA CB550, have a simple electrical system consisting of approximately 40 components […]
Had a customer come in with an old 1975 Super sport, just wants a few little things changed so he can ride for a while and then sell it, these jobs sometimes can get out of hand as you are dealing with unknown history and previous issues. Knackered exhaust, no side covers JB Weld on […]
Happy Tuesday Everyone Fast approaching the 18 year Milestone here at Carpy’s Cafe Racers and have always enjoyed what I do here in Sunny California, and today is another great day and seeing as its Blog Tuesday, just wanted to than you all for purchasing from me and all the great emails and phone […]