Monday Night Shop

Work continues on the tank mount.

Had to score the tab with a cut wheel so I could bend it.

I have a little welding to do to finish it but the hard part is done.

Tank Mount V.2

I wasn't happy with the symmetry of the first tank mount so I decided to start over. If it doesn't meet the standard there's no point in continuing with it.

...like a hole in the head

Well I needed another project about as much as I need a hole in the head but here we go again...

Triumph project #2



It looks pretty bad because it is but I've got enough parts to put it back together.

I'm really thinking about a Cafe style build which will really minimize the mods and fabrication.

Film

Put together this trailer for the short film I'm putting together from the footage I shot at Speedweek hanging with the Lowbrow Customs guys.

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Tank 1


Tank 2


Tank 1


Tank 2


Tank 1


Tank 2

Back to work

Working on the Triumph again.

Installed the new bars after we cut 1.5" off each end to bring them in.

Took a brand new clutch lever and cut it up too.


We took out just under 1.5".



Mocked it up to check the fit.



Good to go so Tyler TIG welded the aluminum back into one piece.



After a little flap disc magic... Good as new short clutch lever.



Can't help but want to modify every little piece. Off the shelf simply will not do for this build.

Chris & Jillian

Suzuki Video

Suzuki Photoshoot

The Suzuki is up for auction so I did a little photo shoot this afternoon out in the cold and damp. Nothing real special but hopefully enough to help it sell faster.

Taj Mahal Complete

Triumph table is finally done. I got the wheel chock bolted down and the tie down anchors installed. GJ and Gilga were kind enough to help me dead lift the '64 onto the table and we got it secured in place. Feels pretty good to have it this far.

Project Nero

Nero update.

GJ got the seat foam shaped, bars on and the headlight mocked up.

Trump Rubber

My new Firestone Deluxe Champion 400.18 rear tire showed up yesterday. Has a great vintage tread.






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Suzuki graphics Part Deux

Got the Suzuki graphics applied this weekend and I am pretty excited about how it came out. Looks like a whole new bike. I almost want to buy it myself now.

Suzuki Graphics

The graphics for the Suzuki started with a conversation.

Sketched out some ideas in Illustrator and here's the result.


Then we cut the designs on the plotter using a bold red and some of the metal flake gold.









Stay tuned for the finished product when they get applied to the bike this weekend.

Project Nero Update

Nero Is back on the lift. All the unecessary brackets and tabs have been removed. The tail section was shortened by 4". The rear swing arm was stretched 1.5" for a longer, lower stance.






GJ just sent an update as he is currently fabricating the new seat pan.



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