Tag Archives: custom

Get the parts you need for your Build this season

Well, for many the weather is just starting to ease of a little, Spring is almost here and I know a few of you will already be in the garage or shed, with the heater on, trying to figure out what to create with your two wheeled machine.  Spring mostly brings great weather and I […]

HONDA BRAT 1976K FOR SALE $5000

Here we have a 1976 HONDA CB750K Model for sale, this Brat style machine runs really well and is a strong machine for sure, Located in La Mirada, this 500 pounder is not a show bike but a bike that is meant to be ridden.   This bike has had some work done to it […]

My Custom Armadillo seat assembly all hand made and available here.

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 […]

18 Years has Flown by.

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 […]

Custom Exhausts for your Motorcycle

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 […]

The Harlequin Honda CB750F Custom Bike

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 […]

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BASICS

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 […]

Little bit of work on Customers CB750F today

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 […]

For all your Motorcycle needs

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 […]

Send us some great Photos of your Machine and where you are from.

Almost 18 years ago I used to have a readers rides page, showing peoples machines etc, and I thought I would start to feature that again. If you have a bike you would like to show the world, share it with us by emailing some sharp clean images of your Motorcycles and a description of […]