Honda

Reader Submittal. A really Great Home Grown Honda Bobber!

I saw the pics of the finished bike over on ADV Rider and knew there had to be a good story behind such a cool build. So I pm’d the owner to see if he’s be interested in sharing a few details and I was not disappointed!. Thank You John! There’s a lot of personal touches and one-off parts in this one. It’s obvious that you’ve put some time into it. Thanks Again!

John Writes in:

Hey Steve,
I would be happy to share some info on the bobber I posted on advrider.  It started out as a 1974 CB750 which was hardtailed and tranformed into the bike you saw.  I have been working on it for 2 years it is almost done. I just need to finish dialing in the carbs.  It has been a pain since I use straight pipes and a open air intake.  Everything on the bike that is custom I built.  I do my own powder coating, except for frames since my oven is not that big.  I tryed to go with a minimalistic, clean, old school approach.  I am happy you like it.  If you have any other questions or want to see any other pics (I have a ton) let me know.
John

Here’s the Before and Build pics. That’s quite a save!

The finished product from Cafe Racer 74!

Wow!  Be sure to pay his blog a visit and follow the build!  A truly excellent bike!  http://caferacer74.blogspot.com/

LOL UPDATE: Reader Ride. The Lilac Alley Speed Shop Honda Hardtail SL125! Very Trick Budget build.

UPDATE… Helping to provide a public service here at MPOTD:
From the comments: 
Anonymous said…

I love the bike but my bedroom overlooks Lilac Alley and would love it more if you didn’t race up and down the alley late at night and let it idle in the alley.sorry to be a pain but my bike sets off car alarms as well but I try and do that on other peoples streets…

Dan Noyola sends in this wicked little custom build. Did some hunting and found his blog!  Go HERE  for his blog build pics!  Now don’t be shy about sending me links to yor blogs and slideshows fand such!  I love these kinds of builds. This once again proves that imagination and creativity are more important than money. What a cool bike.

Dan Writes:
It was put together in a couple of weeks for a few hundred dollars for the Dirtbag Challenge.
My ladyfriend still rides it regularly.

Dirtbag Challenge sounds like a blast. Thanks again!

Reader Ride. Cool Cafe Honda

The readers are making it very easy on me this week.  Shannon Hayes sends in an older build. A sweet CB750 Four! Stay tuned till tomorrow for a VERY special GS1000S from Shanon.

Now THAT’S a Rossi Fan!

Saw this pic and just cracked up!  If Rossi rode a goldwing..

Reader Rides. Fantastic 2-Stroke Repli Racers!

Keith Montgomery sendt in a bunch of pics (some already in an earlier post) including these nice Aprilia and Honda Repli Racers  Fantastic Stuff!

1996 Aprilia RS250 “Reggianni” colors- one of my all time favorite bikes to own and ride.

1993 NSR250 SP

Nice shop too..

Reader Ride. Nice CB350 WERA Special. More Smiles Per Mile…

James Walker Writes in:

Hi there, ran across your site the other day and figured i’d send you a pic of my ride. when people ask i tell ’em she’s a ’71 CB350, but much like the Johnny Cash song she’s a ’69, ’70, ’71, ’72…..

I currently race her with WERA in the 350 and 500 GP classes.

Love your site, BTW.
Thanks, James 

Thanks James.  These bikes must be the funnest “bang for the buck” way there is to go racing.  I keep swearing I’m going to go race an RD400 someday.. tic toc.. If I’m ever going to do it I better get moving.