A bandit Suzuki rescued in the Czech Republic, an immaculate Honda CT70H riding under a hammer, and a wonderful discovery by Vincent. Along with important news on the Harley-Davidson apparel front, with Milwaukee’s first outside partnership in 119 years.
Suzuki GSF600 by Blackout Custom Design The Suzuki Bandit 600 is one of those solid, dependable hikers that will keep going forever — if cared for properly. Unfortunately, this one isn’t. The bodywork and frame were damaged and worse, it had been lying out in the rain and snow for several years, slowly rusting.
Most people would load the bike onto a trailer and take it to local wreckers, but the Czech owner decided to fix the mistake instead.
He took the Suzuki to Marcel Galuszka’s Power failure custom design [above] and asked him to make one cafe racer with room for a billion passengers. Along the way, the simulation style is more into Galuszka’s territory called ‘brat tracker’, but it shows relatively few mods that can transform the feel of a bike.
Galuszka repaired the bent frame, built a new rear, and repaired and remodeled the tank. The new step chair is commoditized but unobtrusive and much more attractive than the large unit on the stock Bandit.
On the electric front, there’s full LED lighting – including the sharp new headlights – along with Motogadget speed. The electrical equipment is neatly hidden under the saddle, concealed by simple side panels.
The rest of the car has been restored and refreshed, with extensive powder coating and subtle updates scattered throughout. Excellent work on a sponsor bike with a notoriously ‘tough’ design and in very questionable condition. [Via]
Harley-Davidson x Todd Snyder Times are definitely changing at The Motor Co. We just witnessed the successful launch of two very competitive bikes, Pan America and Sportster WILLand in the final quarter of 2021, sales grew 8% in North America — by far Harley’s largest market.
‘General goods’ is one of Harley’s most profitable divisions, with profit margins reported to be even greater than accessories and hard parts. And now, for the first time in the company’s 119-year history, Milwaukee has partnered with an outside designer for a range of clothing.
Harley-branded clothing is ubiquitous, but rarely out of fashion. And not all bar and shield fans want to look like they’ve spent a week in Sturgis, or wear a ‘turtle neck’ sweater with giant stripes.
Designers are tasked with bringing the satirical image of Harley into the 21st century is New York-based Todd Snyder and his early release looks pretty sharp. Champion is a production partner, so the quality must be good.
Why did Harley choose Snyder? It may be because of his angle of ‘reinventing the classics,’ and he has a special relationship with men in their 30s and 40s. He is also known for the successful cooperation.
As you’d expect, the collection relies heavily on legacy. The most expensive item is a set of overalls for $498, which is quite reasonable considering the cost of some high-end moto-themed gear. Browse the collection this.
1970 Honda CT70H from the Iowa Collection Next month, Mecum will hold an auction of about 100 motorcycles at its Glendale, Arizona event. The focal point was the ‘Iowa Collection’, a consignment of 19 bicycles owned by Larry and Tim Molzen.
There are some really cool machines in this collection, and most are in like-new condition with very low mileage.
This small CT70H caught our attention: finished in the rare Candy Emerald Green, it was unbridled and just clocked 896 miles on the clock.
According to Mecum, the CT70H is “a small and nimble funnel that became popular in the early 1970s for its compact and efficient design… which was successfully marketed to tribes that preferred the RV and camping lifestyle. ”
This is a 1970 model, so it has a four-speed manual transmission rather than a three-speed semi-automatic. It also has a fold-down handlebar and a carry handle integrated into the frame, making it easy to stow in the trunk of a car.
This collection’s emphasis on classic, trail-ready Hondas will be especially familiar to our American readers, but also has some oddities in it — like a Sachs 125 Scrambler, for example. 1971 and a Rupp TT500 mini-motorbike in 1968. Interested bidders can consult for more information this.
J. Shia found a Vincent Black Shadow in 1951 We love the stories behind the bikes as much as the machines themselves. And the stories don’t get better than this one.
J. Shia multi-talented executive Madhouse Motors, a shop in Boston that specializes in the restoration, maintenance, and occasional customization of motorcycles. She is well known in the Massachusetts area, and in custom circles more broadly, for the quality of work from Madhouse.
A few months ago, J. Shia was contacted by an elderly woman named Ruthie, whose husband Bill had passed away. Bill has amassed a wonderful collection of machines, some of which need to be restored or repaired, and it is J. Shia’s job to catalog the garage, calculate repair costs, and showcase the collection. for sale.
In the meantime, J. Shia discovers something on the shelf, concealed by an old t-shirt.
“I walked over, lifted my shirt and saw no one but the iconic black and gold Vincent ribbons on a dusty black tank. I stared at it for a moment, then turned around and asked Ruthie if she knew how or why the tank was there. ”
“She shrugs and admits she’s not sure, but it could be from one of the junk bikes Bill has in the basement.”
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