Monday 25 June 2012
Mr Wolfs FT-what? Meet: Yakuza
In the spirit of keeping things different, todays inspiration comes from a sweet custom bike out of Hong Kong. Although its not a vintage bike, it is basic, raw, and looks to have all the things of a vintage, paired with a bit of modern reliability. Im sure I speak for everyone when I say we all could use a little of that at times.
Sunday 24 June 2012
Todays Inspiration: Shinya Kimura
This short documentary was nominated for a vimeo film award
Its directed by Henrik Hanson, and filmed by Adam Richards.
Via: Vimeo
Its directed by Henrik Hanson, and filmed by Adam Richards.
Via: Vimeo
Thursday 21 June 2012
Todays Inspiration: Cb550k "Copper"
Todays inspiration comes from Dotheton, where I came across quite a unique looking bike.
This Cb550k was a colab project between David Jeffers and Dustin Kott, of Kott motorcycles. This bike seems to have everything, rawness, shine, and just the right amount of black. With rear sets, clip ons, and a solo seat, this bike keeps the rider locked into the aggressive riding position we all love while carving up the canyons.
This Cb550k was a colab project between David Jeffers and Dustin Kott, of Kott motorcycles. This bike seems to have everything, rawness, shine, and just the right amount of black. With rear sets, clip ons, and a solo seat, this bike keeps the rider locked into the aggressive riding position we all love while carving up the canyons.
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Zuehl's XS650 Cafe
Cafe bikes come, and cafe bikes go. But some manage to stick in my head for a while.
Luke Zeigler's rephased xs650 speed machine is just one of those examples
The bike started its life as a 1981 XS650 Special, then dramatically changed into the coffee racing monster you see today. Zeigler seemed to have thought of everything on this bike. 277 Rephase, Pamco ignition, XS Performance Coils, Complete re-wire including starter delete, Mikuni VM34s with velocity stacks, Ascot 2-2 Exhaust, Hydraulic clutch, the list goes on.
Besides the list of hop ups and custom performance additions, the bike is a complete work of art. From the paint, to the gold powdered accents, and the stunning white exhaust, to the speed holes and plate mount.
If you like this bike as much as we do, tell us.
See more at Do The Ton
Luke Zeigler's rephased xs650 speed machine is just one of those examples
The bike started its life as a 1981 XS650 Special, then dramatically changed into the coffee racing monster you see today. Zeigler seemed to have thought of everything on this bike. 277 Rephase, Pamco ignition, XS Performance Coils, Complete re-wire including starter delete, Mikuni VM34s with velocity stacks, Ascot 2-2 Exhaust, Hydraulic clutch, the list goes on.
Besides the list of hop ups and custom performance additions, the bike is a complete work of art. From the paint, to the gold powdered accents, and the stunning white exhaust, to the speed holes and plate mount.
If you like this bike as much as we do, tell us.
See more at Do The Ton
Daily Inspiration: The Side Tracker
Heres something different for you. How about a built xs650 street tracker, with a matching sidecar, and gold metal flake paint? Not just anyone could pull off a feat such as this, but JD Bailey over on XS650.com managed to put it all together for one wicked custom bike.
The bike was torn down to the frame, and every nut and bolt was graced. All the small bits powdered, and all the larger painted gloss black. Engine rebuilt and finished in a beautiful black with polished fins, and a exhaust by gordon scott exhaust to boot. The body work includes an Omars seat/tail and a xs500 tank, and the wacky metallic gold paint.
Other custom work includes a dual disk conversion, acewell gauges, oversized bars, DRZ foot pegs, sportster headlight, and enough speed holes to make a brick of swiss cheese jealous.
There is so much to say about the bike, that the pictures will have to do the talking.
What do you think? Id sure like to take it for a spin.
Via Xs650.com
The bike was torn down to the frame, and every nut and bolt was graced. All the small bits powdered, and all the larger painted gloss black. Engine rebuilt and finished in a beautiful black with polished fins, and a exhaust by gordon scott exhaust to boot. The body work includes an Omars seat/tail and a xs500 tank, and the wacky metallic gold paint.
Other custom work includes a dual disk conversion, acewell gauges, oversized bars, DRZ foot pegs, sportster headlight, and enough speed holes to make a brick of swiss cheese jealous.
There is so much to say about the bike, that the pictures will have to do the talking.
What do you think? Id sure like to take it for a spin.
Via Xs650.com
Monday 18 June 2012
The direction of the blog
Some changes have been made to blog, and I hope to take it in a good direction. Im new to all of it and am learning as I go.
Id like to show you what I look at, am shock by, what I like, and anything else that draws my attention each day, and keep my own bike updates and projects seperate.
I hope you enjoy, comment, ask questions, do what you want!
Id like to show you what I look at, am shock by, what I like, and anything else that draws my attention each day, and keep my own bike updates and projects seperate.
I hope you enjoy, comment, ask questions, do what you want!
Updates on the xs!
Decided I wanted to jump some curbs and cause mayhem on and off the road so this is what happened..
Friday 1 June 2012
Trobber
I figure I should post a quick timeline of my XS650 build.
A quick overview:
Bike was bought, hidden away in a shed, begging for attention. Had not been run for a while, but put away in fair shape. Paint in rough shape, wiring done by a monkey, and quite a few jimmy rigged, and half assed jobs.
I tore it apart, rewired, rebuilt, polished, painted, and updated the bike to what you see now.
From front to back:
Mid 70s honda front end with disk brake and spoked 19" wheel
'69 XS1 Tank
80s sportster iron head headlight, with "eyebrow"
Bullet signals
Custom seat made by myself, with flat seat pan, and wrapped in leather
Harley Road King plate mount
Polished covers
Rebuilt carbs
Engine bored .050 over
Shorty 8" mufflers with baffles
Black headers heat wrapped
KN Pod filters and appropriate jetting
New NGK wires, and plugs
Later model electronic ignition, kick only
Custom stripped down, bare minimum wiring
Honda 2 position Ignition switch, relocated
Custom Aluminium side covers
Mini Sealed Battery
Painted Wheels
Bridgestone trail wing tires
10.5" Rebel shocks
9" Lane splitter bars
A quick overview:
Bike was bought, hidden away in a shed, begging for attention. Had not been run for a while, but put away in fair shape. Paint in rough shape, wiring done by a monkey, and quite a few jimmy rigged, and half assed jobs.
I tore it apart, rewired, rebuilt, polished, painted, and updated the bike to what you see now.
From front to back:
Mid 70s honda front end with disk brake and spoked 19" wheel
'69 XS1 Tank
80s sportster iron head headlight, with "eyebrow"
Bullet signals
Custom seat made by myself, with flat seat pan, and wrapped in leather
Harley Road King plate mount
Polished covers
Rebuilt carbs
Engine bored .050 over
Shorty 8" mufflers with baffles
Black headers heat wrapped
KN Pod filters and appropriate jetting
New NGK wires, and plugs
Later model electronic ignition, kick only
Custom stripped down, bare minimum wiring
Honda 2 position Ignition switch, relocated
Custom Aluminium side covers
Mini Sealed Battery
Painted Wheels
Bridgestone trail wing tires
10.5" Rebel shocks
9" Lane splitter bars
The Latest: Motoclock
Today I decided to take on a small art project for fun.
The clock is made with a 1976 XS750 side cover, a sprocket, and a few misc. parts.
I plan to make a few more for some other specific bikes, which will be for sale.
If your interested in one for a bike in particular, let me know, and we can work something out.
The clock is made with a 1976 XS750 side cover, a sprocket, and a few misc. parts.
I plan to make a few more for some other specific bikes, which will be for sale.
If your interested in one for a bike in particular, let me know, and we can work something out.
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