[Shem77]

Hi, my name is Shem Watson from Monroe, WA
I am 42 years old and have ridden bikes since 16.
I own a 97 Harley Road King and a 1978 Honda CB400ti Hawk
I love to work on my own bikes and I appreciate the feedback from forums like this.
I am going to be seeking help on modifying my CB into a cafe racer.
Thanks!

 

[oldenslow]

Welcome, Shem. Keep us up-to-date on your Cafe Racer project. I've been semi-seriously looking for a candidate for the same sort of conversion.

 

[BWB75]

Hi and welcome from South Texas!

 

[Shem77]

Thanks oldenslow! Since im 42 Ive been wanting a bike as old as I am to bring back to life. I also am interested in keeping a simplistic approach which is why the kickstart only appeals to me a lot! I was hoping to learn about the electronics as I was curious to make it even more simple by eliminating the battery but im learning it may still be necessary for better spark and keeping lights constant voltage?
In the end I hope to have a tasteful café racer style. Someone mentioned previously that I should keep it stock but the parts like the fenders and instrument cluster, seat are just ugly. I love the tank though! I was also curious if anyone knows just how rare this bike is? I got it for $500 but he lowered the price by half. I am having to go through no title procedure and am not looking forward to the state patrol inspection. I just don't want it to be nitpicked. :wink2:

 

[hogcowboy]

WELCOME ABOARD, and...

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pictures. Unless you use Tapatalk which somehow gets around
that restriction.

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[Shem77]

Thanks Hogcowboy! Looking forward to showing the CB!