Month: February 2009

Hats off to Sideblog for this one.



One of the most incredible racing photo’s I’ve ever seen. It’s a perfectly captured moment.

And it comes from a really great blog. Go check out Sideblog. Home of Sideburn magazine. Well worth a look. These gents definately get it! I’ll be down in Daytona in a few weeks and this has definatetly put the flattrack races on my schedule!

Triton. Cafe Racer porn..


drool… Just you average flawless Norton featherbed framed Triumph powered “Triton” leaning up against a barrier. ho hum…

Update: Dick Mann and his BSA A70 Flattracker.


A pair of real classics!

Update: for more info on this legendary racer click HERE

Reader Ride! Putting the"Cafe" Sport in Sportster!


Joseph Chaney sends in his beauty of a ride! Now that’s my kind of Harley. I’ve always thought that Sportsters were underrepresented in the Cafe world. Looks like hell of a fun ride! A lot of nice personal touches on this one. That seat ans swingarm are sweet! Ans I really like the rising sun decals on the engine. Must keep those purists scratching their heads!

He Writes:

“I really enjoy your blog, and thought I’d submit some pictures of my bike for your consideration. It is a 2003 Sportster XL1200C that I bought brand new and have done all of the work myself. I even laced the wheels and mounted the tires. It is a blast to ride!

Here are a few specs on it:
-engine- stock 1200cc
-exhaust- Vance & Hines SS2R
-wheels- stock HD hubs, Excel rims (19×2.15 front and 18×4.25 rear), Buchanan stainless spokes, Avon tyres
-gas tank- stock 3.3 gallon with Honda F2 fuel filler
-drive- Renthal sprockets with RK 520 chian
-rearsets- Crossroads performance
-tail section- custom built by owner
-clipons- Rockwall
-swingarm- stock with bracing
Thanks! Joe

Thanks Much for the pics!

Publish Post




Reader Submission. RZ350/500 Brochure scan.


Reader Bill Thomas sends in the fantastic scans.


Honda 550 Four Bobber.


I’m not sure exactly what it is I like about this bike. It’s a really interesting excercise of bobber design that finds it’s own unique balance. It aaaalmost goes too far but then stops just in time.



Another Milyard Special. 1600cc V8 Kawasaki Z1!


Kawasaki coulda had a V8!!!

Awsome Slideshow of 60’s Cafe Racers!



http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=67348

UPDATE: The Millyard V12 Kawasaki. With Video!


UPDATE: By Request I tracked down a few build pics of hte bike below. It’n not in english but you’ll get the idea. LINK

When 6 just isn’t enough. The Millyard V12. I Know it’s an old story but its still wicked cool. A really good article about the bike HERE