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Honda CB360 Street Tracker

Curtis’ Honda CB360

  Made by Scott Toepfer’s friend Curtis, this build has a bit of a back story that’s a bit, well, strange.  reading the BikeEXIF article on it, you get the impression that Curtis took a grinder to the bike, and this was the happy result.  There’s a little more to it than that, with a custom seat, some welding and painting of the rear frame, custom throttle, nicely hidden electrics, and such.  yes, she has a very rough and ready demeanor, but there’s a lot more going on here than the story says!

Micah Vince’s 1974 Honda CB360

  Fashion comes at a high price, so it is said, and that statement applies to custom motorcycles.  The chopper is a prime example, with practicality almost completely abandoned at the altar of high style.  The look is outrageous, but chopper perform far worse than a stock bike.  It’s a war between the mundane and the majestic, the heart and the mind, and you have to decide how far you’re willing to go to achieve the “perfect” build.

  This 1974 Honda CB360 from Micah Vince of Detroit, MI, is a great example of the compromises required to reach the look and style he was after.  I find the bike extremely attractive, with a wonderful, muted color scheme and aggressive stance.  She’s a joy to behold, and I would be willing to wager she receives admiring glances wherever she roams.

  It’s the going part that troubles me.  First off is a complete lack of turn signals and mirrors, with a brake light mounted so low as to be very ineffective.  This produces a sleek appearance, but increases the danger level beyond acceptable.  It’s hard enough to be seen while riding, why make that task even more difficult?  The riveted leather slab that comprises the seat surely evokes tha charm and simplicity of yesteryear, but it’s almost completely useless on any ride that involves more than a trip around the block.  She’s a great around-town and show bike, but the limitations built in allow her to only be that.

  In the battle between heart and mind, all show and no go may initially look perfect, but in the long run it’s a losing proposition.  The bike as art is an interesting concept, but ultimately defeats a motorcycles’ raison d'être- to ride.

  She sure does look nice, though!

Source: Moto-Mucci

Lockheed Lounge

  Jason Tiedeken created this brilliant piece called “Lockheed Lounge”, though I don’t think it was ever finished.  The motor isfrom a Honda CB360, turbocharged for some extra oopmh!  The front uses a 4-link suspension design, which looks awesome and gives the build a lot of it’s character.  If anyone knows the final fate of this bike, let me know.

CB360T Cowboy

  Built by Erik Harland Ludwig of Denver, Colorado, this 1975 Honda CXB360T is so simple yet stunning.  The Husqvarna tank changes the typical Honda stance, and using a blanket secured with a belt as a seat enhances the rat-bike feel.  I love it!







Source: RetroCustomRacer