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1977 RD400 Cafe Racer conversion project

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I am just starting to convert my 77 RD400 into a café racer. I have it all stripped down and am taking it to powder coat this week. I have heard of the "M" Button wiring kit to help me put it all back together with new parts. Have any of you used the M button wiring system on your bikes?
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There was a flash fire near the carbs and the original wiring harness was damaged beyond repair in the fire. The rest of the bike is still good and that is why I am rebuilding it. I found another wiring harness on Ebay for 35 dollars but I have heard good things about the simplicity of the M button and the junction box and switches. But, the price tag for it all is a good $400 dollars. That seems a little steep but it does seem like it makes things easier to wire back together. Another piece of my situation to consider, I am looking to swap out the original headlight for a dual LED headlight (two lights side by side that still fit in the original headlight cradle) so I won't have all the wiring space behind the original headlight like it used to.
There was a flash fire near the carbs and the original wiring harness was damaged beyond repair in the fire. The rest of the bike is still good and that is why I am rebuilding it. I found another wiring harness on Ebay for 35 dollars but I have heard good things about the simplicity of the M button and the junction box and switches. But, the price tag for it all is a good $400 dollars. That seems a little steep but it does seem like it makes things easier to wire back together. Another piece of my situation to consider, I am looking to swap out the original headlight for a dual LED headlight (two lights side by side that still fit in the original headlight cradle) so I won't have all the wiring space behind the original headlight like it used to. Headlamp Automotive lighting Auto part Light Automotive tail & brake light
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Thank you. I am looking into both Motogadget and Revival Cycles options. Great resources.
Thanks Hillsy, I think you may be right. I may want to just stick with the stock wiring harness and find creative ways to hide it all in my new build.
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