Carpys Cafe Racers

05/24/2026

Thought that today I would fit a set custom CNC round Aluminum handlebar mirrors to the bike and I really like them.
Glad that I kept these, been in a box for about 8 years.
Builtinbarn

05/19/2026

Well, I managed to get quite a bit done this Arvo , So The exhaust has turned out how I pretty much wanted it to.
This time a 4 into 2 system and I thought a nice touch would be Oval shaped classic Matchless rear Silencers.
Starting to take some shape but long way to go.
Thought that I would share.
This is a 1974 and fitted a 1978 motor.

05/04/2026

Clouds are looking a wee bit serious right now, maybe getting some rain but believe later on I hope as this morning I rode the Harley to work.

04/29/2026

For 26 years, Carpy’s Cafe Racers has been more than a website, more than a workshop, and more than a place to buy parts.

It has been a journey.

From building custom cafe racer motorcycles to designing and making parts for riders all over the world, every order, every build, every late night in the shop, and every conversation with customers and friends has been part of an incredible ride.

As I get closer to retirement age, it’s time for me to slow things down a little and concentrate on life in general. That doesn’t mean I’m disappearing. I’ll still be out in the hobby shop, making parts when the mood strikes, offering pieces on eBay and other places, and still building machines to sell when they’re finished.

But the website has run its course.

It’s time to find 5th gear, settle in, and cruise along the highway of life.

Thank you to everyone who placed an order, supported my work, shared kind words, became a friend, or simply followed along over the years. Your support has meant more than you’ll ever know.

I’m still around on social media, so keep in contact and watch my posts. There will still be bikes, builds, parts, stories, and plenty of life from the workshop.

It’s been a fun ride.

Thank you for being part of it.

— Carpy

04/28/2026

Honda CB500 four cylinder Cafe bike.
Runs snd drives.
No title but fun bike
Carbs redone , fired up snd all gears snd brakes work.
$2000

04/25/2026

Thought I’d make a short rear fender for this old girl , found a cool small LED tail light and fitted that, wired it up and I think it will look great for this bar hopper CB750 .
Will be running a lower shock mount license plate frame next.
Still need to straighten it all out and tighten up bolts then clean up wires before polishing fender , but it needed a short rear fender for the look I want.
I’m happy with it snd built from parts laying around the barn and garage.

Still not sure on tank color scheme but I have a few ideas up my sleeve . Will remake the seat and use memory foam .
Just a fun inline four to blap around and enjoy.

03/30/2026

Well. Today I made myself busy in the barn, determined to make a start on this old 500 Honda.
The fuel tank is an old fiberglass TT make and fuel had made the tank delaminate and sticky resin eventually gummed up the carburetors.

I acquired this old sickle from a buddy of mine who imported from England many years ago.

I was determined to get this old inline four to fire up once again.

02/20/2026

Now been 26 years in business here in California , still loving it.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

01/22/2026

Have fun riding your two wheeled machine, I love building bikes, creating parts and, getting a few miles under my belt on my machines.

12/26/2025

It’s Christmas Day still, I needed to get a few things done mechanically over the festive break, so what better time than to repair my mates motorcycle that he got knocked off 10 years ago .

Took a bit if time but enjoyed getting that done , still a lot more to do as lots of damage all over the bike , although there is no time frame .

Had the radio going with Rockin tunes from back home .
Thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon .

Dinner tonight is Turkey , English style Christmas, so looking forward to working on that next……

12/24/2025

Have a superb Christmas Everybody and all the best for 2026.

12/17/2025

I always followed Barry Sheene, was stoked to meet him when I moved to Melbourne Australia in 1997, but used to wear this shirt my brother bought me back in UK, stood at a show that I was exhibiting in LA, with my Moto mate Mel Bain .
But 50 pounds later I had to donate it as couldn't even squeeze into it using goose fat lol.

12/17/2025

One of my old workshops many moons ago back in Anaheim California, I bult many machines in there.

12/17/2025

Time moves on but I will always love my Motorcycles and classic vehicles, no matter what age.

12/15/2025

Got a bit to do to this old abandoned girl. I’m having fun pottering about on this in my barn, and hope to have this on the tarmac in January . Not sure how she will end up but I’m sure it will be fun to blap around on.

12/02/2025