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1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build Part 3: Seat Pan, Gauge, Handlebars

Something about a Minnesota winter can really bring out the best or the worst in my motivation to work on a project.  When I first started the scrambler, it was meant to be a good way to occupy my mind during the cold months.  But after I got it, we had an unexpected warm spreeContinue reading “1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build Part 3: Seat Pan, Gauge, Handlebars”

1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build – Part 1: Teardown and Early Fabrication.

If you are anything like me, the thought of starting a first bike build can be daunting.  Sure, there are a lot of bike videos on youtube that show you a quick run-down of the build, but they are generally in well setup shops with all the right tools.  When I first embarked on myContinue reading “1980 Honda CM400 Scrambler Budget Build – Part 1: Teardown and Early Fabrication.”