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Honda CB350 – Escape Collective

2015-12-13T20:33:00.001+01:00

Honda CB750 by Vibrazioni Art Design

2015-09-22T15:22:00.000+02:00

The Honda CB750 has become the go-to bike for customization. It has been chopped and molded into countless cafe racers, scramblers and some cycles we’re not even so sure about. Most of us here at Selectism are not gear heads — but we find redeeming qualities in aesthetics. That’s where this beautiful custom CB750 comes into play.Meet Vibrazioni Art Design, an Italy-based boutique firm with a knack for creating pieces like furniture from repurposed branded oil barrels. Their latest endeavor is this reworked CB750 featuring original logos from Pennzoil.

Moto Borgatoro • The 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

2015-09-22T15:11:00.001+02:00

"Motorcycles are basically handbags for men." - Peter Boggia.

This is the unlikely story of a motorcycle mechanic who hates motorcycles, and his undeniable love for building them.
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Director • Serrini
Producer • Matt Jacob
Asst. Producer • Chris Lesser
DP • Ramsey Fendall
Asst. Camera • Amanda Mitchell
robertoserrini.com
Moto Borgatoro
Part documentary, part pulp action film, all love and pure passion: "Moto Borgatoro" follows curmudgeon/savant mechanic Peter Boggia and the birth of his custom 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans into creation.
Mind you this film is not your normal bike build movie by design; no grinder sparks, no silhouette shots, no dramatic music. Been there seen that. This one is pure adrenaline, and hopefully tightens your pants like riding the bike would.

Unapologetic: Soyouz Cycles’ custom Yamaha XS650

2015-09-17T20:30:00.000+02:00

Image from Unapologetic: Soyouz Cycles' Yamaha XS650
Source: BIKE EXIF

YAMAHA XSR 700

2015-09-02T09:49:00.001+02:00

In paying tribute to the XS 650, Yamaha has joined forces with Japanese bike builder Shinya Kimura to produce the new retro-styled XSR 700. The bike joins the company’s sport heritage line, with the motorcycle boasting an overall old school aesthetic. The seat has been done up in supple textured leather, as the rear sub frame can conveniently be customized. An aluminum tank rests in the middle of the bike, which comes in weighing at 186 kilograms.
Just because the new XSR 700 features a retro appearance, that doesn’t mean it’s without some necessary high-grade tech. Such electronics are safe from harm, positioned behind a trick mesh cover. Furthermore, the motorcycle welcomes Pirelli Phantom tires that both look good and provide for a smooth riding experience.
Fans of Yamaha should also check out their recent collab with Iron Heart on this custom cafe racer.

Fuel Triten

2015-07-22T16:51:00.001+02:00

This bike was commissioned by Uli Bree, the Tridays mastermind, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the event. That’s why the name of the bike..”Tri” for Tridays and “Ten” for the 10th anniversary. The Tridays is one of the greatest Triumph events in the world with thousands of enthusiasts of the english brand who stays 3 days in an small town in Austria enjoying concerts, races, tours, beer and friendship,..

The donor bike was a Triumph Thruxton EFI from 2014…a bike with a electronic fuel injection , can bus, 865cc air cooled parallel-twin and 70Hp at 7.400 rpm.
The inspiration came from the old speedway motorcycles which had an small tank, single seat, a very characteristic rear fender and low center of gravity to drifting easily.
So the main mods was to find and adpat and smaller tank , but to do that we had to change the original fuel pump (which is located inside the tank) by an external one, then we shorten the subframe and welded a final curve to fit the solo seat.
The tank was polished and coating with a clear varnish (the same for the fenders)
An small speedometer was located on the frame in order to leave the handlebar “clean” with only the switchs from Motogadget, a classic tommaselli throttle a new brake master cylinder. New air filtres and front light from Free Spirits makes the racing look and changing the mapping we get some extra horsepower.
We build new fenders specially the rear one with side plate for the number which is very characteristic from the speedway motorcycles. For lowering the bike we mount a shorter Hagon Nitro rear shocks.
Because we couldn’t mount the reserve fuel sensor inside the tank we add an old style reserve visor on the right side of the tank so you can see the fuel level.
For the tyres we got a Bridgestone Trail Wing TW54 and TW53 which gives a very good grip for drifting on dust tracks.
The exhaust collector was cut it and we added a short silencer that gives a stunning sound.
The build tooks 5 months work and we would like to thanks to Albert and Lucas from Solo Triumph Barcelona who made all the electronic part and Brusco (a Barcelona artist) who painted the rear tire lettering.

Technical specs:
Triumph Thruxton EFI 2014
Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 360º firing interval
865cc
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
5-speed
69 Hp at 7400rpm

Main mods:
Modified fuel tank
Motogadget speedometer
Motogadget switchs
Free Spirits air filter
Free Spirits front light
Hand made fenders
Hand made solo seat
Modified subframe
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW54 and TW53
Tomaselli throttle
LSL handlebar
External fuel pump
Hand lettering tyre

1982 Yamaha SR250

2015-07-11T12:39:00.001+02:00

Marco Troiano

Marco looked at the 1982 Yamaha Sr250 and rolled up his sleeves. He started modifying thoroughly, shortening it and using a unique rear suspension scheme, with a single shock working in reverse, when in traction instead of in compression. The rear 16” tyre is beautifully and really unusual, being nothing less than a tractor’s front wheel. Genial. And the tank is straight from a 70’s 50cc motorcycle but Marco doesn’t even remember where he got it from, the fairing and fairing’s frame are homemade.

About a Build

2015-07-07T21:18:00.000+02:00

A short documentary exploring the creative process and craft of custom motorbike building in observing the work of the builder Josh Love. Custom motorbikes are a labour of love. The combination of craftsmanship and creative design is fascinating. From the rebuilding of the engine - the heart of the bike - to the first ride out of the workshop it is a journey of reviving something old to new beauty and elegance.

Director: Joan & Dan

Director of photography : Malte Rosenfeld
Music: Simone Salvatici
Produced by secondskin works
Creative director: Mika Rosenfeld

CRD#56 a Yamaha 125cc by CRD

2015-06-14T20:36:00.000+02:00

NEW FUEL R65 RACER

2015-03-17T21:24:00.004+01:00

At Fuel we use to build motorcycles with an offroad look as an scramblers or dirt track types but this time starting from a BMW R65 monolever 86' we have builded our first cafe racer project. The new Fuel R65 Racer...A bike with a tank and racing tail, clip-on handlebars, alloy wheels, dual exhaust, footrests racing, etc .. Jorge, the owner, is a young guy who lives and work in Barcelona who gave us complete freedom for building the bike fully trusting on us. Since the beginning we had a very clear idea, to create a bike with a racing aspect but that could ride each day as a gentleman in a suit and tie.

We think that thanks to their elegant shapes and and a sober colors we have achieved this goal. The gray color of the deposit is the same color used in the Mustang Eleanor (“60 seconds” film) this color with natural light produces a shadow effect giving the bike a sleek and aggressive look at the same time. Starting at the front we got a creative note with a small quarter fairing made with a helmet visor (Biltwell bubble shield) that hides a small and powerful frontlight.

On the top we put only the original BMW tachometer to mark the racing look of the bike and just below the counter a start button. The fuel tank comes from a Laverda 750 SFC and we builded the seat along the lines of deposit to form a harmonious set. The seat upholstery is leather designed like the old racing bikes. Some new collectors to come out the two escapes from the left side gives a racing look.. but not just the look also the noise! Hehe ... The tires we decided to go with a Heidenau K65 that gives a modern performances with a classic look.

The bike was in good condition so we haven't overhauled the engine (just added a competition air filters.)..regarding the suspension, we changed the rear shock for a better Hagon one and mounted a progressive fork springs. For us it has been a very interesting experience because it has been a different project to what we had done so far ... hope you like it!

TECHNICAL SPECS: -BMW R65 Monolever 1986 -Four-stroke two cylinder "Boxer" engine, air cooled -48 hp (33 Kw) -Twin disc -Brembo 2 piston caliper NEW PARTS AND MODS: -Laverda 750 SFC tank -Seat designed and built by Fuel -Small quarter fairing designed by Fuel using a Biltwell bubble shield -Brake pump -Motogadget start button -Original BMW tachometer -Heidenau K65 tires -Alluminium air filters -Odyssey battery -Front and rear fenders modified -Indicators brackets manufactured by Fuel -Ikon rear shock -Racing footrest

CRD#54 BMW R100 RS

2015-01-15T11:12:00.002+01:00

The new creation by Cafe Racer Dreams, Spain, see all specs at CRD Website

Wheels and Waves 2014

2014-09-12T10:35:00.000+02:00

Wheels and Waves 2014 from Manuel Portugal on Vimeo.

BMW R100 TRACKER HP of 1979 by Fuel

2014-08-29T10:02:00.000+02:00

Fuel R100 Strasse, a BMW R100 RS from 1979

2014-07-09T22:02:00.000+02:00

Based on a BMW R100 RS from 1979 the Fuel R100 Strasse (“Street” in german) was commissioned by Pablo, an enthusiast of classic motorcycles, restless traveler and fan of Apple products.

He dreamed with a motorcycle where aesthetics have more relevance than performances a bike to get around the streets of Barcelona and even for some of the dirt tracks that you can find around. A bike to look at and be seen.

The basic idea in terms of design was to get a motorcycle with simple and clean lines where each part of the bike was very defined by color or materials so for example, the tank and fenders are a block, the engine was totally painted for getting another visual block. the chassis and subframe in sand color it’s another one ...

The tank was a very important part for the look of the bike so we made a lot of tests using diferents technics to get an aged metal aspect finally achieved using bitumen of Judea plus a clear coat for protection.

A powerful and small lithium battery was hidden in the air filter box to get a cleaner design ... on the right side of the box a little battery disconnector was adapted and installed.

The headlight is from a classic motorcycle trial, a powerful Motogadget speedometer was installed and the ignition was relocated on the side.
The rear taillight was installed inside the seat for a cleaner look.

On one side of the bike a small metal case build in Poland gives a military look at the bike.
In a word, a motorcycle to get lost with style through the dark streets of Berlin city itself.

Technical specs:

BMW R100 RS 1979
980cc
70 cv
2 cylinders 4 stroke
24l fuel capacity
193 km/h top speed

Main mods:

Front light and bracket from a classic motorcycle trial
Motogadget speedometer
Lithium battery Ballistic
Streetbar handlebar from ABM
Bespoke seat
Hoske exhaust
Conic Air filter
Biltwell brownn grips
Bespoke fenders
Auxiliar light
Russian case
Ikon shocks
Progressive springs

Tom Fugle, Nice video by Scott Pommier

2014-06-27T10:54:00.000+02:00

Tom Fugle from scott pommier on Vimeo.

Joe King Helmets

2014-06-25T11:04:00.002+02:00

JOE KING HELMETS from SETE18 Audiovisuals on Vimeo.

Road, by Blitz Motorcycles

2014-06-25T10:59:00.000+02:00

ROAD from FLAMINGO on Vimeo.

BMW R100 RS by Crd Cream Motorcycles

2014-05-24T10:30:00.000+02:00

Hanni El Khatib - Family (Uncensored Video)

2014-05-15T20:12:00.000+02:00

Hanni El Khatib - Family (Uncensored Video) from Innovative Leisure on Vimeo.

LOW BUDGET CUSTOMS, Buenos Aires

2014-05-09T09:51:00.001+02:00

The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

2014-05-09T09:43:00.002+02:00

Concluding the evening before Marquez would claim yet another first place MotoGP finish, The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show I in Austin, TX was back-to-back days of staggering awesome. Thousands of #motonerds strolled in and out of the doors of our space those two days to soak in everything available: custom motorcycles, The Wall of Death, art, vintage and customized jackets, food, booze, music, and camaraderie. We had the distinct pleasure of spending time with old friends and making new ones that all share the same passion for anything and everything bespoke. We'd like to thank everyone that came out for the event, be it builders, artists, or just folks stopping by to ogle. None of this was possible without your support. We'll see you next year!

Brutale 910 by Mad Crow Garage

2014-04-06T10:57:00.002+02:00

This is bike to which no-one could be indifferent. This is one of those bikes that may create some controversy , there will be those who agree with the results and certainly others who say they would have done otherwise, but this is what Fernando, the owner of Mad Garage Crow has come up with. The base is a “Mv Agusta brutale 910s” which has undergone a transformation to become, a " Scrambler", if we can call it that . Among perhaps the most significant changes are the “Karoo3 Metzeler” tires giving the bike an aggressive edge . The handwards , supermotard fender , screen and fog lamps , create some harmony, and the additional mix like the fairing, tail and exhaust pipes , make for a thoroughbred on the road. Perhaps driving on dusty dirt roads may not be the most suitable for this slick machine, but it could be seen alongside modern 4x4 vehicles. For paint Fernando went with satin black and gold, a combination that never fails. This motorcycle is 100 % Mad Crow Garage, built entirely in our studio/garage in Corbera de Llobregat, all the customization including paint and seat upholstery were created by Fernando . Photography cortesy by Jordi Cortés

CRD#48 BMW R1200S, 2007

2014-04-01T14:02:00.000+02:00

Enjoy with the latest construction of Crd Cafe Racer Dreams a BMW R1200S with the typical Touch of Crd, minimal, classic...but in this case with a totally aggressive and industrial look! You can view all technical Specs at: CRD Website
Images courtesy of Enrique Pacheco .

Into the Great Wide Open, Staghead

2014-03-27T20:16:00.000+01:00

Staghead Moto is a collaboration between John Christenson and Nick Huber to document the craft and scene of fine vintage motorcycles. We seek to promote the lifestyle around vintage motorcycles through art, blogging, riding and modifying vintage bikes. In 2013 Staghead Moto founded and sponsored the traveling art expo 'Oil&Ink Motorbike Print Expo' with pop up galleries in NYC, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and at the Moto GP in Austin Texas.

Created by Tony Franklin and Alex Horner