Original factory streetfighter, the mighty zed thou; here's one given the backyard 'fighter treatment with 3-spokes and tricked-out suspension, brakes, swinger etc. When the bike comes out the shop looking as good as these old kwakas, you don't have to do much to 'em.
So went a UK jungle 'choon' from a few years ago, quite good as it goes, but give me some Maiden any day.
Variations on a theme- the quintessential British special. Thankyou Dave Degens.
1st klass new bonnie chopper, that is. One of the best I've seen, for sure. L-O-W rider, how about that for ride height? That paint scheme really works for me too- simple but 2 cool.
What's this? First dodgy 80s bands and now a laughable cable TV show? Has the blog gone mad?
The Cult never were a 'cool' band but who cares they ROCKED and me and the missus are off to see 'em tonight. Sure hope they don't play loads of new concept rubbish, 'Love' and 'Electric' will do nicely thankyou.
I really don't like to be negative about another gearhead's pride and joy- but this bike is just SOOOO wrong. Paintjob's like one of those dodgy mints yer gran used to hand out, as for everything else- thanks but no thanks.
Yeah, I'm not so sure about this one- and that's not meant sarcastically- it's a fine machine, just not sure if the concept really works. Using a stock frame on a sporty caff is a hard one to pull off, for sure. Who cares what I think, let your own eyes decide.
I think I might have shown you this one before- but it's so tasty, who cares? Getting the balance right when doing a blend of styles like this is tough-I mean, it's got elements of lowrider, cafe (of course!), bobber style, classic brit all goin' on; but this one just absolutely nails it. Pic nicked from Bonnefication, sorry fellas.
More from ace rich- classy in B&W. Only the tread pattern on the tyre suggests this is a Y2K machine.
This was my life's work for about 9 years! Sometimes I really wish I'd never sold this bike(it went boxing day 2005). But there you go. I love the older stuff- but I like reliability a whole lot more. Not that I mind working on bikes, it's just I prefer do it by choice-ie building-rather than necessity.
Crackin' thruxton-based bonnie ridden every day by my old mate Ace Rich. Excellent use of Tank Shop one-off ally, and lots of engine and handling mods. Rich tells me he gets stopped by the Old Bill all the time, just so they can get a closer look.
There's certainly no shortage of nifty sportster chops in blgworld, is there?
I don't usually go for posting off-topic stuff, but I was surprised not to see more about the sad passing of Gerry Rafferty long before his time. Another light gone out.
My old mate Macen runs with Norfolk Chopper club, aka 'the beasts from the east', so this one's for him.
I'm not quite sure about this Hinckley bonnie cut-down; in fact I think it rocks, but needs that disgusting seat unit thrown in the canal!
Here's more from Larry, if you've not seen 'em before. It's a shame these pics aren't bigger, as the man was truly a master of attention to detail, and every component has had TLC to the max. Deus ex machina.
Hmm, seeing a few of these nowadays; in fact i saw one in Battastini's luxurious window display, when i was on duty New Years eve. Suffice to say, the new Triumph bonnies really lend themselves to contemporary style updates like this tracker- what they lack in class (and that's a subjective thing), they sure make up in practicality, ie going fast and not breaking, which is cool in my book.
Long before the world and their brother were obsessing about 'bobbers' and 'old school' bikes, builders like Indian Larry were quietly turning out masterpieces like Rat Fink here (ok, this was built for the ridiculous 'Biker build-off' Discovery show, but you get my drift). RIP Larry. Rest assured, vidamoto will be paying further homage to this most accomplished artist.
Mine- get on the exercise bike and lose the paunch! Pass my exams and anything else really. Fix my sporty and hit the road.
