The Kustom Work, or actual the "Kustom Shop" is where I've been able to restore classics back to their original "state of being" or modify the crap out of something, just cause "cool" was the attempt, or to "go faster" was the need. I've been in the auto work and mod since 1994 by Publishing "Rod n'Racing Magazine" and then up till 09 publishing "the Southwest Motor Enthusiast News". I work now making more efficient use of natural and man made resources and... learning as much as I can!
This little guy hasn't seen "running" in quite a number of years. After some multiple tinkering and still tinkering actually, it is running and pretty well. I have it up for sale actually. I've fallin more and more for the Cafe' style classics. As you see below with the Honda. There is most certainly a difference with the English bikes. Took me awhile to get used to the right hand shift and left brake. Like the riding style and to my slight amazement it was a good handling ride despite very old tires. It is a very spirited ride to say the least. Not bad for a 750 thumper. As true to the Norton heritage and genetics, problems arise at just about every other turn. The Lucas electric has long since already struck it's dark hand onto the head lights which I did manage to figure out and fix. So far my fingers are crossed and there is still light. I hand machined the shifter lever assembly for a GP style shift pattern. I've gotten a bit more used to it so now it's not so bad. My buddy Collin Metz came out last Saturday and helped me do some filming. So here is what we came up with. Hope you like.
This is a classic English Bike To say the least. It's pretty fun to drive and keeps with the cafe' style no doubt!
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