Flat trackers

It's been a while between project posts part of the reason has been because I've been busy with a few other non-motorcycle related projects. I then realised I hadn't started a build diary for this little Yamaha 250 that I'd …Originally it was going to be a client build but there was a change in plans so I ended up keeping the donor.

I can't really remember another bike in the past 5 years that has created as much media stir as the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. From the initial concepts to the final production machine there has always glowing praise for the Swedish …Even though it seems like a lifetime ago since these concepts were first released, seeing these bike in the flesh still still manage to bring out that initial excitement.

The build is nearing completion after getting the seat back from the upholsterers. As always they did a fantastic job, I'm stoked every time I get seats back from them.

Have spent the last 3 months giving the Buell a few modifications. Was really only going to install a new headlight and seat.

The seat build for the Tonka build has come to an end with the leather work completed this week.The construction was fairly simple with a fibreglass base with steel locators glassed into the base.

All the body work is complete and I spent an afternoon pulling everything apart ready for the sandblaster. Because the client had decided on stainless spokes I ended up cutting the rusted old ones to make removing the hubs easier.

I finally had some free time to edit some footage of making the rear fender mount. Quality isn't that great as I'm using an old point and shoot.

Finished off the custom skid / bash plate for the TW today.Originally I wanted to give aluminium brazing a go for the first time but the stock that I'd bought ended up being too thick.