Comments on: Japanese Customs by Gravel Crew

By: Motorod

Motorod — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:30:51 +0000

C’mon folks! You can buy cool bikes that actually run rather cheaply off the craigslist and fix ‘em up pretty easily. It’s not like there are shortages of spares, and there are a hundred salvage yards around that specialize in supporting this sort of endeavor. Plus there’s the moto swap meets, garage sales and owners groups to help you get these back and keep them on the road. Think of all the new friends and acquaintances you’ll make for your spouse (or partner) to complain about!
You can upgrade the suspension and braking in order to take advantage of advances in tire technology not available when these bikes were new. You’d never imagine that 40 HP could be so much fun!

By: Den

Den — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:12:08 +0000

Great bikes, I do agree that some conveniences like mudguards would not go astray.

Adam,
Firestone make retro tread pattern tires in a variety of sizes and I believe that is what is fitted to these bikes. Whatever you do, DO NOT fit real vintage tyres, the rubber deteriorates and they will KILL YOU.

I am in oz but if you are in the US these guys should help you out:

http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=291

Good luck with your project old Hondas rock!

By: mjansen

mjansen — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:23:28 +0000

compare them to what you want, those are just plain cool.

By: kim scholer

kim scholer — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:21:59 +0000

Hmm, have I seen this style somewhere before? Bratstyle in Japan, Deus in Australia, Wrenchmonkees in Denmark etc. etc. Pretty soon there’ll be one in every country, but that’s fine. Nice alternative to expensive H-D choppers, and a good way to recycle old Jap iron.

By: tim

tim — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:44:55 +0000

I love this stuff and would never have found it on my own.

Thanks for ensuring my work day is entirely unproductive!