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I know this is the 3452878 post on battery charging issues. I have taken electronic classes and work with electronics but still consider it total magic so bear with me. My bikes electrical/wiring was custom done when I was out of my home state doing training for my job for almost a year. When I...

I have a 1978 CB 550 that I bought in 2010. I've never had the time to fully commit to the build until now but the building is already done. It's been at 3 shops in 6 years getting everything worked on. Engine was basically rebuilt, honed/bored, new gaskets in Oct 2012 it set until 2014 with no...

Hello. I have a 78' CB550k. I bought aftermarket shocks from DCC (http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-suspension-eye-to-clevis-365mm-14-5-inch-black-shock-absorbers-damper-32-0211.html) When I put them on there is a gap between the eye and the...

Im trying to condense my electronics. I dont know if Im going to run a electric start or just kick it but I need to condense this harness. You would think after 30 some years there would be a much smaller version of these harnesses that do the same things... Lets say Im gona kick it, run...

Hey dudes...thought I'd make my build thread. I bought this 78 550 in June and plan on turning her into a good ole cafe racer. I'm surprised with the plethora of knowledge this community offers, hopefully I can learn from you all. I'm a big noob when it comes to bikes so if I ask questions that...

Hey der dudes. I ran across your forums while I was researching....by far the best forums for Cafe Racers and builds....I like how almost every build thread is at least 20 pages of guys helping each other and spewing their knowledge. And you all have great attitudes....I was just going to build...