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Macco Motors Lizard King
Being a professional shop, Macco Motors has established a look to their builds. I’ve seen people online being critical because there is nothing new from them, and while it’s true that there’s not a radical departure from their previous bikes, it’s a moot point. They are in the business of satisfying customers, not online critics who aren’t ponying up any cash. There’s enough different here on their latest, called the Lizard King, to keep me interested. Really, would anyone be embarrassed to own this bike? It’s gorgeous, rideable, and has enough custom touches to stand out from a stocker. Isn’t that enough? I say keep it up Jose and Tito (the guys behind Macco Motors), you’ve got a fan here!
Photos by Semimate
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Stefano Mironov’s 1983 XS650 Bobber
While the professional shops make some truly great bikes, it’s the small, independent builders that impress me the most. While it’s nice to have the “freedom” to mate a brand new BMW R-Nine-T with a shopping cart and call it art, having to actually live with your build day in and day out results in bikes that look good but actually work. Stefano’s XS650 breaks no new ground style wise, thank God, and is simply a very solid bobber that reflects his personality nicely. Yeah, the shots have two different headlights, the original and a new unit, and I actually like the older one better, but it’s not my bike. This build shows that you don’t have to spend enormous amounts of money for a great motorcycle, you just have to have the vision and perseverance to do it yourself! Built, not bought indeed!
Source: Cafe Racer
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
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Friday, May 23, 2014
99Garage XJ600 Cafe Racer
I’ve featured this bike before, but knew almost nothing about it. That’s all changed, as Lukasz from 99Garage has contacted me about the build. 99Garage is from Poland, a country that has a history of mechanical innovation, with their own aerospace industry between the World Wars. The tradition continues with this build, based on a Yamaha XJ600 (known as the Seca II in the USA), resulting in a nice blend of cafe racer and streetfighter styles. There is a nice balance of color, with the metal tank, black frame, and white wheels contrasting nicely. The seat may not be the most comfortable with the forward tilt, but the minimalist look adds to the style. It’s always nice to see a build based on a bike that doesn’t receive much attention from the custom community! Here’s the list of modifications…
Standard frame
Standard front fork - lowered
Front brake caliper Yamaha R6
Front and rear fender carbon
Rear wheel FZR600 with tire 160/18
Nissin front master cylinder R1
Steel braided brake hose
Cone filters
Renthal Grips
Hayabusa steering damper
Clip-ons FZR
Seat 99garage
Rear frame 99garage
GSX Speedometer
Mirror GS
Sets 99garage
Bar ends 1 Denmark Krone
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