For build pics see this link:CAFE OVERKILL
Update: Some new info is makeing it’s way in about this georgous ride. I recieved an E-mail this morning from Frankenbike (click his link) who wrote:
The bike was built by Mr. Stephens @ Godffreys Garage. I made the clear points cover….he made the rest. Bike is sweeeeeeeet. great job.
Thank you to John Holliday, Jr. of Gulfport, MS.
Louis Austen send in these scenic shots…
This is the finished product of yesterdays mock-up bike. If you’re interested you can find the build thread HERE . Not to be a dick but I kind of prefer the high pipes. Might have been totally impracticable though. I’ve played around with similar styles of pipes and unless you like wearing asbestos pants there often is just no way you can do it.
I like it!
If you’ve followed this blog for a while you’ll know that I just love builds like this. Ted Brecheisen sends in more proof that you don’t need big bucks to build a fantastic bike. I used to own a stocker as a kid. Never imagined it could look like this!
Ted Writes:
Great blog site. Love your two stroll one also. Have 2 excellent RD350’s (stockers)
Here are a couple of pics of a 78′ Honda Hawk 400t the we did over the winter. It was a throw away we retrieved and started chopping. It’s low budget but cam out pretty good. The swing arm has be extended 4″ to get a little more wheelbase. The front old Goodyear DT dirt track tire was the start of the inspiration to head to the dirt track look. Tank is a 88 Yamaha Virago 250, license plate bracket is two 5hp Briggs connecting rods. Handle bars awe from a Yamaha ATV. Rides great and has good handling manners. Cheap fun!
Thanks,
Ted Brecheisen
ted@marketshareplus.com
Awesome Ted. Thanks! And if you get a chance I’d love to see those RD350’s! Always in the hunt for good 2-stroke pics for the other site!
Mike Skelton sends in another beauty.
Steve,
This is a 1982 CX500 Turbo my restoration buddy Ed @ Cycle Treasures just finished. It was running when he got it, but just barely. A full service, some fuel injection foibles repaired and fresh paint were in order to arrive at the finish you see here.
The unit has less than 12000 miles on it.
Brother Ed is also quite skilled at polishing and painting with a 12oz spray can. He has taught me a few tricks using a rattle can and a secret process to make $6.00 worth of paint really look good!
A few Ebay bits here and there, and viola! Fini!
Thanks To Ted Guthrie for the pics!
He Write:
Two incredibly perfectly restored early-60’s Japanese twins. Note the blue seat on the Honda. Rather than a formal display, these bikes, along with most of those shown in these pictures were just scattered about the swap meet.
Thanks to John for this beauty. He’s also known as the legendary Jehu in certain circles.
Thank You Sir! For the pics and all the great material!
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