Today i'm going to take a break from my usual subject choice of ocean based creatures and cover my other favorite topic, motorcycles. My love of bikes has been life long, riding and racing since I was a young boy. Together with the wife our passion has become a bit of a obsession, we own more bikes than anyone should need but it's so much easier to buy rather than sell. Many of them are classics which are becoming ever popular so to be fair they are probably a good investment. I spend endless hours in the workshop when i'm in the UK restoring vintage machinery and always love to bring bikes back from the dead. Here's a few shots of complete bikes and some of parts that are awaiting their turn to go on one of my many projects. First up is a classic Honda I restored for the wife, she hates me because I later sold this one.
1976 Honda cb400 four.
In my defense I replaced it with a brand new Yamaha that was more reliable and a lot faster, so I sort of redeemed myself. I think she's smiling about it:)
Yamaha MT07, 700cc twin.
1950's Cheney BSA motocross bike.
When it comes to bikes I can't help myself, about ten years ago I found a appreciation for mopeds. This model by Honda was a massive seller world wide, launched in the 70's amid a fuel crisis the petrol tank took 2 litres of fuel and would do close to 120km per fill so very efficient when fuel is in short supply. Somehow I ended up owning four of these.
Honda NC50 Express.
The stunning Rickman mettise powered by a Triumph engine. This one is a limited edition replica of Steve McQueens Dessert racer.
Fit for a movie legend.
Ariel engine cases.
Reflecting in the workshop.
Thanks for looking hope you enjoyed my bikes, I seemed to of gone a bit mad on bike posts the last couple of days so if it's your thing have a look at my other posts. Be safe folks!