Motorcycles

[Matt]

Check out this ‘58 Sportster I spied at the Dallas Airport…

[Jett129]

@Matt There’s something about the owner of Kiehls being a motorcycle fanatic/collector as all his stores have really cool vintage bikes in them.

[jimcasey]

@motojobobo said in Motorcycles:

@Baba-san Hey buddy, he’s an old friend. Probably the most-travelled of our bunch and likely the top rider too.
He did so because the tires mounted when we set out wouldn’t last the trip. With current tire shortages and imported stuff being expensive in Argentina he brought a new spare set. Just had them mounted today
Worked well but he had to be careful in the twisties to avoid dragging them. They were zip-tied to his crash bars. Elegant solution.

That is an elegant solution. And a great ride. I hope one day to get some kms around South America.

[Autorotate]

First spring ride. She’s a cranky MF’er!!

[goosehd]

@Autorotate Sweet setup!!! Open primary, jockey shift, no front brake…Did you build it yourself?

[Autorotate]

It was a stock 76 FXE when I got it. Basically everything is custom. Primary, shifter, handlebars, internal throttle, twin plug heads, dual magneto, starter/battery delete, mid foot controls, gas and oil tanks, rear brake, front end. It’s very fast and fun to ride, but damn it sucks to kick start it. Not a “one kicker”. I came up with the concept and had 3 shop in SoCal helo build it when I lived there.

I was HEAVILY inspired by @guchioguchi bike on IG. The beauty and ingenuity and craftsmanship coming out of the Japanese HD scene is the best on the planet if you ask me.

[Autorotate]

@goosehd
I might chop the rear end and go rigid… if I do, I’ll retire the pink tins and do something like guchioguchi’s. I didn’t want to completely bite his style, but now I’d prefer something less garish than the pink with black and gold flames. Even tho I think it looks super awesome.

[Autorotate]

@goosehd the original bike had a spilt terracotta gas tank and a chrome oil tank/battery box. And here’s Guchioguchi’s bike.

[goosehd]

@Autorotate Absolutely love it and have always wanted a panhead chopper similar in specs. Definitely a rigid, although I don’t know if my back can handle it anymore.

Love that you kick it over and I bet you’ve got a few good stories

Also love the pink and that you don’t see it everyday. Mines candy orange and love the brightness of it. Stands out in a crowd.

[goosehd]

I can see why you used Guchioguchi’s bike as an inspiration. It’s awesome as is yours!! Great build and thanks for sharing

[injunjack]

Nice clutch set-up. me likes @Autorotate
Have you thought about Jeff Cochrans drop seat frame alteration or his swing arm? Maybe both...

[goosehd]

I have been tempted many times to buy this and do a build around it and a pan head…

[Jett129]

@goosehd Got to meet Indian Larry a couple of times. Super nice and very personable. Loved his bikes.

[Dmart]

Larry is just amazing.

[goosehd]

He sadly passed away right when I started doing the motorcycle tours with Perewitz. I ran into his crew almost every show and got to see his bikes first hand.

At the time his bikes were going for $60-$80,000 and I couldn’t dream of buying one…

[Autorotate]

Wyatt and I are knocking the dust off our commuters.

[louisbosco]

she's a beaut

[natehate]

@louisbosco

[louisbosco]

https://www.baboon.eu/en/part/triumph-speed-triple-r-1050-2012-2015-switch-handlebar-left-hand-2015/000001380661

any of you europeans ever use the above website to get parts? are they decent/legit?
they're they most reasonable I've found so far. eBay is decent but it is also 150usd for shipping to Singapore..

[WhiskeySandwich]

Oh man, I just discovered this thread. Good stuff in here, for sure!

Pre-paintjob tank doodle

The old bike

The new project