How to Modernize a Vintage Motorcycle | The Shop Manual

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Turning a vintage motorcycle into a dependable daily rider can be a challenge, but there are a handful of key mods and upgrades that will help modernize your ride and make it a lot more reliable. In this episode of The Shop Manual, Ari gives us an overview of the steps he took to restore a 1974 Honda XL250 and turn it into a one-of-a-kind custom.

RevZilla has all the parts and upgrades you need for your own restomod. Here are some of the products Ari did to build this one-of-a-kind bike.

Electronics:
Motogadget mo.unit blue power distribution device https://rvz.la/3VcoRDL
Motogadget Chronoclassic speedometer https://rvz.la/3K2mFs5
Motogadget mo.blaze pin LED turn signals https://rvz.la/3UObbxn
Motogadget wiring kit https://rvz.la/3wIuY9m
Duraboost AGM 12V batteries https://rvz.la/3wD98Ee
Denali Mini Soundbomb 113 dB horn https://rvz.la/3V9a24A

Suspension, brakes, and tires:
Shinko SR241 “Golden Boy” tires (the unofficial official tire of CTXP vintage adventures) https://rvz.la/3wEFPRy
Race Tech Gold Valve Emulators https://rvz.la/4eRIFnM
Progressive 490 Series adjustable shocks https://rvz.la/3UOE502
Spiegler braided stainless steel brake lines https://rvz.la/3V3Lb24
Nuetech Tubliss Gen 2 tubeless tire system https://rvz.la/3yjdsZA

Controls:
Motion Pro CR Pro SE throttle assembly https://rvz.la/4dPgXaw
Motion Pro Dirt Control II grips https://rvz.la/4dJ6jSN
Motion Pro throttle cable https://rvz.la/3UKn1IK
Motion Pro clutch cable https://rvz.la/3WIXVMU
Motion Pro fuel line https://rvz.la/4apdlZR

Miscellaneous and useful stuff:
Bolt Hardware metric bolt kit https://rvz.la/4bNpXuZ
Moose Racing universal ignition switch https://rvz.la/4boreJ2

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