When You look for a donor bike to customize – there are tons of options for You. You can either go “mainstream” – and choose a Virago or CX500… these two are actually really boring and not interesting bases, but yet – they became the … Read More ›
Tag: Yamaha
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It’s Wednesday – so it’s time for a new post. Let’s make another compilation. There are so many nice bikes to show. But I just figured that I didn’t post any Top 5 Yamaha XJR list yet. Strange since it’s my kind of motorcycle… retro … Read More ›
This one is not a regular “look at this awesome custom!” blog post. As I’m always trying to be true to the custom scene, I observe and hope to understand. To value what’s important – the craftsmanship, classic donor bikes, builders unique styles and taste … Read More ›
10 years ago, the stereotypical Cafe Racer would be Honda CB based. But times change and there is a thing called “fashion” – even in the motorcycle world… And right now I believe that the typical donor bike would be: a Virago… specifically with a … Read More ›
Macco Motors are one of my favorites. They specialize in Triumphs. But I remember them because of their take on the Suzuki Katana – “Iron Fist”. A build that inspired my interest in this model. And it ended up with finishing one last year. So I … Read More ›
That title doesn’t say much? Doesn’t it? No wonder, as today’s build is quite special. Not only because it originated in my home city – Gdańsk (Poland). It’s because I’ve never seen anything like this before. I had a chance to see this machine live … Read More ›
It’s difficult to stay on track with modern technology and motorcycles released every year. If You’re a guy who likes to have the best in range, the top model, the fastest, the best looking, the most expensive – whatever… with modern Superbikes – You can’t … Read More ›
I’ve been working on some longer texts recently. I have 3 drafts saved right now… I like to take on a couple of topics at a time – to keep the process more interesting. Checking ideas, letting them grow, collecting materials… waiting some out. But … Read More ›
Yes! It’s another Yamaha… But it’s not a Virago! And it’s quite a beautiful cafe racer. And it’s the essence of what this blog is about. You can see that it’s not perfect. Not “like new”, but it was composed with good proportions and with … Read More ›
Aaaaand it’s another Virago. But this time it’s a little different. And we all know – different is good! Well… maybe not always. With Virago cafe racers – they tend to be sleek and leaning forward. Usually a Mojave or a Kawasaki KZ tank and … Read More ›
A classic Cafe Racer build again. I find this little Yamaha – perfect. It’s such a classic and “typical” base to choose. At the same time, the styling and attention to details are so different. I love all the elements. Cork seat, belly pan, front … Read More ›
Yamaha XJR 1300 doesn’t need any special introduction. It’s a legendary muscle bike. My favourite class of motorcycles. It’s a complete and perfect naked machine when it’s stock. But Yamaha is very active to promote customizations of their machines. They have a “Yamaha Yard Build” … Read More ›
Personally – I don’t get the cult surrounding the Yamaha SR 400. Being an amateur bike builder – I never understood the prices of these things. Maybe one day I’ll get that why is it such an important bike, that just recently it got back … Read More ›
It’s quite difficult to find an uncommon base that was built with some extraordinary concept. In most casess it’s either a builder trying to work with a motorcycle that is not often modified… trying to keep it in some particular style definition. Or the other way around – You … Read More ›
Back to basics – Yamaha XV920 1982 build by Hageman Cycles. The base cannot be more popular. I don’t think any other model has this number of “kits” for conversion sold all over the world. Virago – is the VW Golf of cafe racers. And … Read More ›