New Products Coming Soon

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Steve Carpenter

26 Feb

Well, its been over 23 Years now since I first started this and I have always enjoyed the journey, anything to do with 2 wheels is a plus for me and I am sure it is for like minded folk like you lot, who have followed me all this time and repeatedly purchased my products for your ride or friends etc.

I think I am now going to push the envelope a little more and start to offer parts on a wider range of Motorcycles as well as different brands too, making this a One Stop shop in a way, I always like to help people complete their ride and this will be a bigger website with a faster load capability.

I am pushing as hard as I can to continue to help everybody out, as I now have my Very Own Barn/Workshop now, I can start to slowly increase Products and offer them to you direct from my place, I am going to be trying a few different Exhaust systems and on slightly different models, as I want to cater for many cool rides that we all enjoy.

I will be visiting with a few well known Manufacturers of other parts too, so hope to cover an array of two wheeled Motorcycles and get you the best price for your hard earned buck.

My exhausts systems are still going well as I have $100 off them right now and as gas is so expensive I thought I would leave them at that price for a while and give you a great deal.

From completely rebuilt front forks that are polished, new uppers and new seals and springs etc, ready to bolt on and go for your ride, to OEM parts for your 500 -550 or 750 Big 4 Honda.

I hope to help you all and also I may start to make videos like I did years ago to see if I can help any of you when you get stuck on a project, you can always email me at carpy@carpyscaferacers.com with any questions and I will always get back to you, failing that, you can call or text me on 714-598-8392 for a faster response, I am here to help.

Thanks for looking and pass the word, I love what I do and hope that you do too?

Love what I do here in my Garage

Posted on July 8, 2019January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

08 Jul

Been doing this for close to 20 years now here in Southern California, always fun and challenging to say the least- I have lost count of the thousands of orders I have managed to be lucky enough to generate, through you people, I am stoked that you enjoy my blogs and my parts, as well as builds and my reply to emails when you are stuck with your bike.

I continue to push the proverbial envelope in this great and very competitive market that has now emerged in the two wheeled lifestyle, and its great to receive word from well known companies that let me know that I in some way have inspired them not to give up and keep trying.

I am trying to make more parts and stay tuned to my website as as soon as they are ready i shall do a quick Blog to show you have they fit and look etc and then put on the website to make available to you right away.

Thanks for all the great emails and texts etc, I am busy with a number of things, from Vapor Honing parts, to polishing and chroming, as well as making new parts, drilling hubs and working on my Vintage Hot rod too, never a dull life here in La Mirada thats for sure. Thank you again and as we enter into the 243rd year of this Great Country- I wish you all the very best and look forward to helping you any time. Have a super week everyone.

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

Posted on February 23, 2018January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

23 Feb

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 course quality of these set ups, took me a while to get the seat how I want and I made them long, so that you can cut them down to fit the ride you are currently working on.

The Cowl piece I cut by hand out of steel, then I pound away at it using my hammer and sand bag until I get the shape I am looking for.

Once I have that done I shake my fillings out by using the Planisher and smooth out the hammer marks and stretch the material to the curvature that I am trying to create.

Prototypes always take time, but, if you want it to fit correctly and have the look you are after, then you must be prepared for hours in the saddle and this is no easy task to tell the truth, I had made three templates until I got to this stage and then I was happy, just trimmed the Card and then it was time to make a steel version.

Cowl is the curve I need and now its time to make the base and then weld together for a cool Old style cafe look seat base.

Just a little trimming and I will almost be there with the seat base and then cane fold up a few of these in one go, as I get many requests for this seat base.

A long seat base is great for a builder who is not quite sure how long he needs his seat, so can reduce until they are happy.

Tight fitting, this will be a great fit to the frame and sturdy too.

Just need to be welded up then smoothed and thats it for you lot you can fit and cut to length the seat base that you require to be able to fit your motorcycle.

Once I had made a jig for these, they were great and fun to make, and I enjoyed creating this as you can shorten the seat base, as well as curve the back of the Cowl if you so wish.

I made mine for the good old CB750 and this time this was a Super Sport but will fit other models too.

But I wanted to incorporate my own tail light, so set about to do that as I would like to recess this LED tail light to flow with the Cowl itself.

Cut the hole out I needed to make the recess pocket, then welded that in and smoothed the welds around the edges.

Fits in the pocket and looks great, this is a Running and Brake Light LED and is brighter than a Harvard Professor and so pleased at the way this came out.

So now that is where I want it, its time to make the securing holes to fit to the frame, paint and upholster this to finish it off.

Tons of clear coat and yet to buff, but its looking great with all the Candy Flake on it.

The LED has to be Bright as possible, this is a brake and a Running light and there is no way you cannot see this.

Soft Leather with high density Foam underneath, this will be great one or Two up.

This will be a fun machine and am almost completed in the build, no time limit but I want to finish this now and take it to a few shows.

So there you go, the Armadillo seat is completed and you can purchase the Raw steel version up on the website, it also comes with a insert to upholster too.

The Armadillo has a very tough shell and is close to armor plating.

And my Newest Seat design is aptly named “The Armadillo”

This is my ALL STEEL seat pan that I hand bent and folded the sides , to give extra strength.
Also this is 16 Gauge , no light weight overseas model- Mine is the real deal, made right here.
Weighs in at just over 5.6 pounds alone.
Perfect for many motorcycles , although I created this for the Honda CB750 model.

This can be used on many brands .
The advantage is I have made this seat base long, that way, you could trim the base to what ever length you require for the motorcycle you are creating.

30 L
8.5 W front
9.25 W Rear
Hump is:
9.5 W
4.5 High
Total Weight 5.5

Buy From a real motorcycle business , these are made here in the USA 🇺🇸 .

I am very proud of these Armadillo seat bases. Check them out and at $220 each- Very affordable indeed.

These will fit Honda CB750 CB650 and CB550 and CB500.

I ship all over the world, 6 days a week.
These seat bases are hand bent and tif welded to cowl and make a very very strong unit.
But with confidence .

Thanks for looking.
carpyscaferacers is the place to buy your Cafe, Brat, Tracker, Scrambler, Custom , parts from.

For all your Motorcycle needs

Posted on February 6, 2018January 30, 2020 by Steve Carpenter

06 Feb

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 calls that I receive from you.

Trying to make New parts as well as sell the Classic ones too, I listen and if I get enough interest then I try and make the parts happen and so far it has worked out well.

So if you need Handle bars, to seats, to great Exhaust systems, I am here for you and once again thank everyone for all your support I really appreciate it.

Have a Great day and look forward to maybe one day meeting you at some of the shows we shall e attending this year, off to New Jersey in March, should be a Blast.

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