A few years ago I wrote about a motorcycle that looked just like a CB750, except it wasn't, it was a new Honda CB1100 fitted with a CB1100 Four K10 kit that swapped out the tank, side covers and a lot of other pieces to make the already somewhat retro CB1100 into a very close replica of an early CB750. The kit was from Whitehouse of Japan. The only problem at the time was the … [Read more...]
Polaris Slingshot Bolt On Quad Conversion Kit
If you've seen a Polaris Slingshot on the road, you have to admit, it looks pretty radical. The low profile and angular style is almost guaranteed to attract attention, but what if you swapped the single back wheel for a real push rod/rocker independent rear suspension with a limited slip 3.53:1 differential? You end up with sort of a Lotus Seven or Caterham roadster, but with … [Read more...]
X650 Storm Conversion Kit for the Yamaha 650 from Phil Little Racing
Phil Little has been creating some excellent kits for a whole series of motorcycles over the years, dramatically transforming their appearance for not a lot of money and they're perfect for the guy with basic hands on skills and the desire to spend a little time in the garage, cleaning up that old bike that doesn't get the love it should and converting it into something he'll … [Read more...]
Ghezzi Brian Motard V-Twin Transforms the Griso
Look at what the boys at Ghezzi Brian have been up to, it's the Motard V-Twin, based on the Moto Guzzi Griso, it completely transforms the bike into an all purpose ride you can take off road, even if the "off road" you travel is navigating crumbling urban streets. The visual change is dramatic, though one feature I definitely like is the return to dual pipes on either side … [Read more...]
CR-450 Clubman Café from Phil Little
OK, you carved out that spot in the garage, you have some room, a nice set of tools, a workbench, everything you need to build your own little classic cafe racer, something with a bit of panache and classic good looks. What's missing? Well, let's face it, with a lot of us, it's the skill necessary to figure out what bike to start with, what to modify, how to modify it, and of … [Read more...]