Return of the Cafe Racers

The One Motorcycle Show 2012

2012-02-15T20:35:00.001+08:00

See See Motorcycles "The One Motorcycle show" has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it's getting bigger every year. Dave Friesen sent us these photos from the event (thanks buddy) plus an 11 minute videoyou can watch on the Return of the Cafe Racers facebook page.

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A different approach to paint

2012-02-15T05:59:00.002+08:00

Boner...That's what this custom Yamaha XS650 is called. Not your usual custom build title but Death Spray Customs isn't your usual spray painter. The London Based artist has an amusing approach to painting which results in some cool and some plain weird results. These definitely won't be to everyones liking but I'm sure some of you will get a kick out of them.

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JMC Norvin Cafe Racer

2012-02-14T21:14:00.002+08:00

Peas and gravy, spaghetti and meatballs, Sonny and Cher. It seems some things are just made to go together. Take the Norton featherbed frame for instance, arguably Norton's greatest achievement, it was the frame that every Cafe Racer rider wanted in the fifties and is still highly regarded today; add to that one of the most beautiful engines ever made, the Vincent 1200cc Lighting and you've got one of those winning combinations.

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Choppertown Nations 3rd Backyard Build contest

2012-02-13T20:33:00.004+08:00

ChopperTown Nation are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the Cafe Racer category. Here's your chance to show off your Cafe Racer and hopefully take home some great prizes.

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Honda VRF1000R Magnificent Bastard

2012-02-12T16:04:00.000+08:00

Motorcycle clothing and riding gear manufacturer Icon have released their new One Thousand range with a post apocalyptic/Mad Max style advertising campaign complete with leather, guns and three road warrior worthy, custom motorcycles. The "Magnificant Bastard" is my pick of the three and is based on a 1986 Honda VFR1000R. It's a modern day version of the Main Force Patrol (MFP) pursuit bike ridden by Goose in the 1979 classic and it's frickin' bad ass.

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Yamaha R5 Giant Killer custom

2012-02-11T11:38:00.002+08:00

Spotted this great Yamaha R5 "Giant Killer" custom on Garage Project motorcycles. After a bit of digging all I managed to find was an extra photo but no details about the builder other than the name "Atom Motorcycles". If you know anything about this build be sure to let us know!

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Cafe Racer Girls 029

2012-02-10T06:00:00.000+08:00

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Rockers leather motorcycle jackets

2012-02-09T21:22:00.000+08:00

Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global Cafe Racer/Rocker movement. In this new publication Horst captures the spirit of the personalised leather motorcycle jackets worn by past and present Rockers in Pride and Glory: The Rockers Jacket.

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Mad Max motorcycle girl

2012-02-09T06:27:00.001+08:00

Maybe she could co-star in the new Mad Max movie?

Moto Guzzi Cafe Racers by Kaffe Maschine

2012-02-08T05:31:00.000+08:00

There's no denying that Moto Guzzi make a beautiful motorcycle. But in the custom world everything can be improved upon and when it comes to building custom Moto Guzzi Cafe Racers it seems one German company has it down to a fine art.

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2012 Lowside with the DCC Crew

2012-02-07T13:29:00.001+08:00

It's on this weekend! If you're in the area get your ass down there and share this with everyone who might be keen to go along.

Join the entire Dime City crew along with their sponsors and partners and help them share Cafe Culture and everything great about The Ace, Rockers and riding fast on our air-cooled Vintage Speed Machines with the rest of the world of custom and garage built motorcycles. They’re taking over an entire section larger than a 10 car garage with some fellow builders and will have Cafe Racer & Dime City merchandise onsite, parts to Ooogle instead of Google and as always...TONS of awesome FREE SWAG and PARTS!

Location Information:
Timonium Motorcycle Show
Maryland State Fairground – Timonium, MD
February 10th -12th, 2012
Website: http://www.marylandstatefair.com/

eBay find: Triton racing pair

2012-02-07T06:22:00.000+08:00

Got a spare $45,000 (or more) and the desire to own two race bred Tritons? I just stumbled across this awesome auction on eBay to bid on Willie and Bob, a 500cc Norton ES2 and a Triton 808cc each built around a genuine 1962 Norton Manx featherbed frame. The owner is based in Red Hill, Victoria, Australia and had this to say about the bikes...

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Monday Motorcycle Blues

2012-02-06T14:10:00.004+08:00

Haven't posted one of these in a while...maybe it's because I rode my bicycle to work today?

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Triumph Thruxton Cafe Racer by DCC

2012-02-06T08:30:00.000+08:00

I often wonder what the guys who run the custom motorcycle workshops ride. You'll see plenty of photos of their customers rides or the motorcycles they enter in the shows, but what gets them from A to B? I have these fantastical ideas that their bikes are things that us backyard builders could only dream about, with parts unobtainable by most, custom forged from scratch in their workshops. The reality is though that more often than not they ride bullet proof, reliable motorcycles, tweaked to perform to their high standard and customised enough to reflect their workshop and their own style.

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Cafe Racer Girls 028

2012-02-03T06:00:00.000+08:00

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Yamaha XT600 Cafe Racer

2012-02-02T20:15:00.003+08:00

Nothing beats a hand me down especially when it's in the form of a motorcycle. When Christian was given his Dad's old Yamaha XT600Z Ténéré he knew it wasn't going to stay standard for long. The motorcycle he'd had his eye on for years was finally in his possession and he'd had plenty of time to think about what he'd do to it.

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Fuel Magazine 09 launch party

2012-02-02T09:25:00.004+08:00

Last month I was approached by Luke at Fuel Magazine and asked if I would contribute to his magazine. Being a huge fan of the mag I humbly accepted (before jumping around the house like a fool). My article will be appearing in Fuel Magazine issue 9 which is due out early March.

Luke has organised a launch party at Rancho Deluxe in Heidelberg, Melbourne on the 4th of March. If you're a local or happen to be in town come along and join in the fun. There will be plenty of cool cars and bikes in the parking lot to drool over and the usual refreshments. If you haven't heard about Fuel here's what to expect to find in any issue...

Huge thanks to Luke at Fuel Magazine for the opportunity and to CRD (Cafe Racer Dreams) for pitching me some photos to compliment my words.

BWM Cafe Racer "The Bull"

2012-02-01T14:46:00.002+08:00

Stumbled across this 1961 BMW R69s Cafe Racer named "The Bull" today. It's a strange combination of parts but it certainly looks mean.

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Dirt on the lens - Iron & Resin Spring

2012-01-31T13:56:00.000+08:00

More eye candy from Iron & Resin crew in California. What better way to showcase your latest range of clothing than by getting sideways on some dirt. Check out the vid after the jump...

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Honda CBX400F by 09RACING

2012-01-30T04:56:00.000+08:00

This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was once a fairly sedate commuter is now a fully blown track racer with serious attitude on tap.

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Bruce Walker and VVMC on Cafe Racer TV

2012-01-28T11:06:00.000+08:00

This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about his life as a musician and his passion for his Cafe Racer. As a member of the VVMC (Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club) Butch can take a break from his everyday career and unwind out on the road or in the pub talking bikes with the other club members. His words about the VVMC and what it means to him as a member are an honest, unbiased insight in to the importance that clubs can play in their members lives.

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Cafe Racer Girls 027

2012-01-27T06:00:00.000+08:00

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Gummikuh BMW Cafe Racers

2012-01-26T08:35:00.000+08:00

GUMMIKUH , in the jargon of German motorcyclists, means Beemer. Literally translated, it means: “Rubber Cow”.
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Triumph Thruxton Doomrider Cafe Racer

2012-01-25T08:30:00.000+08:00

Not only do the Tarantulas have the coolest branding in the custom motorcycle building world, they can also build a pretty mean looking bike in an insanely short period of time. This is their latest build called "Doomrider" and it's based on a 2007 Triumph Thruxton.

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PunkD Honda CB750 custom

2012-01-24T20:04:00.000+08:00

In the custom motorcycle scene it's not uncommon to see crossovers from skaters to bike builders but how about from Punk rocker? Through his teenage years Marco Luk enjoyed skating and rocking out to his favorite punk groups. Bands like the Clash, The Exploding Hearts and Minor Threat were all favorites of the Canadian born fabricator who at 22yrs of age decided it was time to upgrade from his skateboard to a motorcycle.

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