Motorrads 4 Dads

As with my last Cafe Racer project, I want to give give this build a high level of finish. Key to that are the “Option 719 Machined...

While we work out the rear-end and paint design (see my previous posts), I thought I'd share a bit about the exhaust with you all - I...

For this build (you’ll see why later) I wanted a black frame instead of the standard silver frame on the Racer. This called for some...

This is the third bike and the plan is to bring it back to the original look. I decided to make one a pure off-road bike and if possible...

Whilst my other projects are being worked on, I can put my focus back on the 450X topic. I started with a single bike, but then saw two...

My other projects, and various travels, have kept me away from this project. Last time I posted on the R18, I was looking at ways to...

My last R9T Café Racer project relied on parts I already knew from some German suppliers. With this second project I set out to use only...

The G450X was an excellent off-roader and unfortunately was not continued with a successor. It was also a great all-rounder and so can be...

So, my plan was to do a step-by-step customisation of this great heritage bike. The seat is ordered and the custom pipes set. However, in...

This glorious heritage bike, harking back to the beautiful BMW R5, is powered by a thunderous 1802cc boxer twin. This is a high-quality...

So this project is complete. I hope I achieved my goal of showing what's possible in a home garage, with just a few tools (the most...

Some details I really like about this build. The Bell Bullitt helmet in matching colours adds the final touch. And here's the sound of...

So here is the completed bike. The look is exactly what I wanted. Compact, crafted, unique and retro.

I removed the large fairing-mounted mirrors and replaced these with tidy Rizoma bar-end mirrors (also imported, but you can find them...

Well, the name should give it away – I went for a nostalgic Gulf Racing look in the colour scheme and design. The racing number is of...

The Option 719 “bolt on accessories” provide an OEM-designed and manufactured opportunity to add a touch of individuality and...

For the exhaust I searched up a local custom exhaust guy – I came across Dominator Performance Parts and an approachable guy called...

The rear-end of the standard Racer has a lot of potential for improvement. The homologated back end, with the large plastic piece holding...

I started by stripping away all the trim and sent it off to be resprayed. Then I stripped of all the parts at the rear, to be replaced by...