Not what you thought when you read the subject line.
I am a disabled rider who wears braces on my legs and my lower left arm and hand is partially paralyzed. BUT I still ride! Just picked up a 1978 CB400A Hondamatic and am making her the "slowest" but most fun cafe racer. I got the engine running and have cleaned up a lot of rust. I have shaved the seat down and am waiting for it to come back from the upolstery shop. I have put on a set of clubman bars, removed the luggage rack, grab rail, rear pegs and turn signals. She is that 70's Honda Orange and will stay that color for a few months. My goal for now is to get her running and ride her until middle winter when I will do more cosmetic work to her. I have to say that I was always a big fan of Carpy's work and ordered my bars from him. His customer service is first class. (Carpy, if you are reading this...thanks for the poster). As soon as I can I will get before and current pics up but just wanted to share my excitement. I am in upstate SC so if anyone sees this little CB cruising around feel free in pulling up for a race. You will win but I will have more fun.
Oh, as you can probably guess, my cafe racer is named "scared shiftless" hehehe.
I am a disabled rider who wears braces on my legs and my lower left arm and hand is partially paralyzed. BUT I still ride! Just picked up a 1978 CB400A Hondamatic and am making her the "slowest" but most fun cafe racer. I got the engine running and have cleaned up a lot of rust. I have shaved the seat down and am waiting for it to come back from the upolstery shop. I have put on a set of clubman bars, removed the luggage rack, grab rail, rear pegs and turn signals. She is that 70's Honda Orange and will stay that color for a few months. My goal for now is to get her running and ride her until middle winter when I will do more cosmetic work to her. I have to say that I was always a big fan of Carpy's work and ordered my bars from him. His customer service is first class. (Carpy, if you are reading this...thanks for the poster). As soon as I can I will get before and current pics up but just wanted to share my excitement. I am in upstate SC so if anyone sees this little CB cruising around feel free in pulling up for a race. You will win but I will have more fun.
Oh, as you can probably guess, my cafe racer is named "scared shiftless" hehehe.
