The Distinguished Gentleman Ride - ROME

DOMENICA 27 SETTEMBRE A ROMA

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Readers' rides: Daniel's XJR 1.2

Daniel Schuh is a graphic designer and motorcycle enthusiast
based in north east Germany.
Here is his 1994 XJR1200 custom.

"Since my childhood - Daniel says - I am in love with two-wheeled vehicles, whether BMX
bikes, Motocross and MTB Downhill, everything that has two wheels has
always been fascinating and so it was the right time to build my own
motorcycle.
I am professional experienced in product design and prototyping of fiber
plastics. Handling tools were taught to me in early ages by my father and my
uncle both incredibly talented craftsman. So I was well prepared for the
project.
The budget I set should not limit my ideas but remain manageable.
I wanted a bike with power, with approx. 750-1300ccm and 4 cylinder like my
favorite from Japan. Built in 1995 or earlier.
One day the phone rang and my buddy Toni, a motorcycle dealer, called
"Daniel I have 2 very interesting bikes for you." Toni had a XJR 1200 built in
1994 and CB 750 SEVENFIFTY built in 98. Both bikes were in good
condition and technically ok. It didnt take much time and I decided fast and
chose the XJR 1200.
In my opinion the XJR engine is one of the most beautiful air-cooled 4-
cylinder engines out there and and I couldn't wait to start with the design
sketches.
In winter 2014 the garage was my secont home. The rear frame had to be
cut of. A new tail and the number plates were formed with fiber plastics. The
miniature LED taillight was fitted directly in the tail. The rear bench seat was
fixed over the seat lock and disassembled for maintenance with a handle. To
keep the motorcycle center of gravity as low as possible the battery was left
in place and raised only by 1 cm. Now the bike is 20kg lighter. The results
are noticeable advantages in handling. The seating position is 3 cm lower
than the original. In interaction with the Renthal MX handlebar the perfect
driving position for me. I converted original XJR Foodpegs with the unique
cartridge cases shifter. This completes the old school vintage racing look. I
optimized a lot more details. Ask me if you want to know more details about
my bike.
With a low budget but a lot of creativity and craftsmanship you can build your
dream bike."

Visit Daniel at his nice website

ESPIAT - Germany

Einzelstück

Einzelstück... One of kind 1979 Suzuki GS 850

ebay find in Germany

Butchers' CB

CB 400SS by Butcher's Garage - San Petersburg - Russia 

Readers' rides: KZ573

David Brau Laguna is proudly introducing his KZ550D homebuilt with his 73 y.o. father...

David and his father rebored the engine to 573cc with new IMD pistons and rods. The subframe was cut and closed with a welded loop. The frame and rims were powdercoated whilst the minimal bodywork was paintremoved, brushed and varnished. The electrics were simplifyed with battery and main components hidden under the swingarm in a new custom made steel box. The front fender was relocated in rear position while the front fender is now just enough to protect the rider from dirt. The bike was named Kabusha that means reborn in Swahili.. Simple and cool.

David e il padre hanno portato il motore a 573cc con nuovi pistoni e cilindri IMD. Il telaio sottosella è stato tagliato e chiuso con un anello saldato. Il telaio e i cerchi sono stati verniciati a polvere mentre la carrozzeria minimaizzata è stata sverniciata, spazzolata e verniciata. L'impianto elettrico è stato semplificato, con la batteria e i componenti principali nascosti sotto il forcellone in una nuova scatola di acciaio realizzata artigianalmente. Il parafango anteriore è stato trasferito in posizione posteriore, mentre il parafango anteriore è ora appena sufficiente per proteggere il pilota dal peggio. Il nome dato alla moto è Kabusha, che significa "rinata" in Swahili.. Semplice e modaiola. 

David Brau Laguna - Spain

Tyson's CB750

Tyson Carver's 1973 CB750 

Photography by Karly Kothmann

Tyson Carver - New Braunfels, Texas - USA

Bender

Looking for something unusual? Ok: today we have a custom Vespa from St. Petersburg...

Tech specs: PX 150 donor engine; Mazzucchelli crankshaft; Keihin 28 carburator; MRP intake; Yamaha RD350 reed valve; RZ Mark 1 right hand exhaust system; Malossi primary drive; PX 200 input shaft; PX 200 drive shaft; PX150 clutch basket with reinforcement rings; DR Racingclutch friction plates; DR clutch springs; SIP clutch thrust plate; F.A.Italia gearbox; Vespatronic ignition; custom aluminium cylinder cover by Metal DIY ported and welded by Butcher garage; SIP front fork; YSS E-range rear shock; SIP rear disc brake kit; Grimeca front disc brake kit with Malossi whoop disc; SIP brake master cylinder; SIP rear rim for tubless wide tyre; Michelin S1 tyres; SIP digital speedometer; Tommaselli throttle.

Specifiche: Base motore PX 150; albero motore Mazzucchelli; Carb. Keihin 28; Assunzione MRP; Valvola lamellare Yamaha RD350; sistema di scarico lato destro RZ Mark 1; trasmissione primaria Malossi; albero di trasmissione PX200; campana frizione con anelli di rinforzo PX150 ; piatto frizione e molle DR Racing ; dischi frizione SIP; cambio F.A.Italia; Accensione Vespatronic; coperchio del cilindro artigianale in alluminio saldato e lucidato; forcella anteriore SIP; ammortizzatore posteriore YSS ; kit freno a disco posteriore SIP ; freno a disco anteriore Grimeca con kit Malossi; pompa freno SIP; cerchio posteriore SIP per pneumatico tubeles; Pneumatici Michelin S1; tachimetro digitale SIP ; gas rapido Tommaselli. 

Butcher Garage/ - St. Petersburg, Russia