We just returned from Vintage Motorcycle Days and needless to say it was a hoot. You really do need a couple of days to poke around and see all there is to see. I took a ton of pics and will be posting few here. I'll start with a couple of CB750 Cafe' bikes. Discovery channel is filming a new series called Cafe' Bike Build Off and a few of the contestant bikes were on display. I'm not sure if any of the bikes I shot will be on the show or not. I just shot the bikes that I liked the most. These CB's are for
Red, because he is currently building a CB. I hope these two give you some inspiration, they are both incredible, especially the red one, the detail and custom parts on it are pure art as far as I'm concerned
This blue one is a work of art as well. It was built by
Old School Cafe Racers in Richmond Indiana, those boys do some nice work. It was hard to get decent shots here because it was so crowded, but I managed to get a couple.
This red Sporty Cafe' bike was back again this year so I snapped off another angle of it for Ya
Red.
If you love vintage bikes of every description, you are more than likely to find more than a few to get your blood pumping here. From the most pristine show bikes to the biggest snot rag you'll ever lay eyes on, there is literally something for every one. I'm addicted to this show and will be a must attend on my calender. More to come.
Till Next Time............
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Thanks for the pics! That red one is amazing. I wanted to attend this year but I've had to work all weekend. OT to help pay for the CB's rebuild.
Next year.
The CB750 makes a great basis for a café racer. The chunky motor looks just right for the style. I don't know if you get it over your way, but there is a UK magazine called Back Street Heroes, focused on home-made customs, and there was an article in there last year about a Brit guy who makes a living in California (I think) building custom CB750 café bikes. The ones pictured in the article were ultra-horny.
I know what you mean about the overtime, I lucky I got this weekend off. Not complainin' though, glad to be gainfully employed. you would have loved the show.
I haven't heard of that particular magazine, but I think I know who the article is about. He's known as Carpy his website is www.cb750.com You have to check it out the bikes he builds they are incredible.
That sounds like the guy. The stuff the mag pictured was incredible: old-school cafe styling, but with a modern edge to it, and the CB750 engine makes them look very purposeful. I think he's done a lot for various rock stars as well. I have no special interest in the custom scene, but BSH (the magazine) is a favourite because it focuses on the engineering and artistic skills involved, mainly by amateur guys working in limited conditions. About as far from Orange County as it is possible to get. And they do a lot of stripped-back, bare-basics customs which really appeal to me. Engine, wheels, somewhere to sit - that's a proper bike :)
I love the single cam Honda's as well. I'm with you on the stripped down look, I can't stand those gaudy ass choppers that look like a whores handbag. It's the street trackers, bobbers and cafe' bikes that seem to catch my eye. I'll take a well thought out custom made part and a clean well thought out setup over bolt on chrome anyday. I'm going to have to check the local book store for that mag, sounds right up my alley.
The mag seems international in approach, so I imagine it will be on sale in the US. If you can't get hold of one, let me know and I'll mail you a copy. The website is http://www.backstreetheroes.com/
I checked the website, looks like a read I would like. I have a Borders book store about two miles away, if any one has it they will. They stock quite a few international bike rags there. I'll get back to you if I can't scare up a copy.
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