Ducati Cafe Racer

Cafe racer from South Garage.

Source:  http://www.southgarage.com/kelevra/

Red Max Speed Shop - Ducati Monster

Red Max has a long history of building awesome customs like this Ducati Monster cafe racer.  Check BikeExif for a full write up.

Source:

http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-monster-900-redmax

The Rew - 80 Suzuki GSX750

Gorgeous Suzuki air cooled GS!  Check out the Source for a full write up!  Translation required.

Source :

http://www.studiomotor.com/?p=1360

1976 Kawasaki kh500

Nicknamed Kermit, this green wonder is a 'triple' threat literally!

Source:

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2013/11/19/76-kawasaki-kh500-kermit.html

Norton

The world is a better place since the return of Norton.

HONDA CB550F BY KDI CYCLES

A beautiful meld of old and new! Check out BikeExif for a full write up!

Source:

http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-cb550f

Benelli

Benellli SEI - Six cylinders of pure fun

Source:  

http://www.bikeexif.com/benelli-sei

2006 Ducati Sport Classic by Corse Motorcycles

A beautiful custom Ducati by a former Moto GP mechanic now running his own shop in Perth, Australia.

Source: Pipeburn

Guzzi

One sick Moto Guzzi!

Source:  http://motorcyclephotooftheday.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/gustavs_guzzi_ret_lowres-4643.jpg?w=1200&h=

Garage Projects

Check out the write up on Garage Projects about Betty #1. 

http://garageprojectmotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/18009655126/i-often-get-emails-from-people-all-over-the-world

Yamaha SR500

Flawless Yamaha SR500.  Simplicity at its best and check out the red front fender.

Yamaha XJR1300 'Eau Rouge' by Deus Ex Machina

Another gem from the guys at Deus.  Check out the below website for a full write up.

Soucre:  Pipeburn

Daily Inspiration

I know we feel behind with our Daily Inspiration Bikes for awhile now, but we are back at it, find all kinds of tasty two wheeled treats for your viewing pleasure.  Check out our Daily Inspiration Page for all the highlights.

Back in Black

We are back! After taking a little hiatus, we're back!  Stay tuned for more updates on the builds and bigger and better Daily Inspiration bikes.  It may almost be winter in the North West, but we are just getting warmed up!   

The Joys of livin' in the North West

My plates expired on Betty #1 this past weekend.  I am toying with renewing them for one more month so I don't leave my wife and 17 month old stranded without a car all winter.  Havin' ridden through snow in Sask in my youth, you'd think I'd be tough enough to handle the rainy season in BC.  But the shop does need a truck, so maybe I'll just get a beater.  Anyways, things are moving slowly on this project as home renovations and a new business are taking up all of my time.  Hopefully this winter, we can finally get the steel braided brake line installed, get new rims mounted and start working on the solo seat.  Stay tuned....

 

 

'La Bomba'

 

 

 

An original widow maker with some amazing metal work from a pair of Spanish brothers.  Check out the guys work on their facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Valtoron

 

 

Source:  Bikeexif 

 

Made in Metal

 

 

 

Do yourself a favour and check out the boys @ Made in Metal.  This UK based shop is cranking out some awe inspiring machines.

Source:  Made in Metal

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

 

 

Mark it on your calendar, September 29, 2013 is the date for this years Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.  Check out the host website for more details, and to locate the ride nearest you and register or support a rider.

Source:  The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Lords of Gastown

Lords of Gastown may sound like a killer name for a motorcycle club, but it is actual the brand of a local clothing line here in Vancouver.  Check out their online store for some biker inspired duds.

 

 

Source:  Lords of Gastown

WM RD400

Only Wrenchmonkees could make a square headlight look this good!



 

 

Source:  Wrenchmonkees

iPhone Speedo

For awhile now I have been toying with mounting a digital speedo on our Betty #2 project.  Although I am not crazy about mounting my iPhone to my bike, the team at Instrument has done just that with their digital craft cb750. 

 

Source:  Instrument

Down and Out Choppers

 

Another virago based custom.  I simply love this exhaust.

 

Source:  Down and Out

Rear Sets

 

 

LSL rear sets for our Betty #1 project.  The only kicker is that it eliminates the DUBs flawless kick-starter. 

 

 

Source:  Spiegler Performance Parts

Bell Custom 500

If you don't have the coin to get a Ateliers Ruby, scratch that, if your just in the market for a cool new helmet the Bell Custom 500 should be on your short list.  Whether you want something plain or flashy, Bell has a cool lid to fit the bill.

Source:  Bell Helmets

Royal Enfield

This little single cylinder offering from Royal Enfield may be just what the India based company needed to make Royal Enfield a household name again.



Source:  Royal Enfield

Chops Sub-Frame

Custom sub-frame from Doc Chops for your Virago build.

 

Source:  Doc Chops

Lamp

 

A must have for any man cave.

 

 

Source:  Classified Moto

Ugly Motor Bikes

 

Based out of San Diego Ugly Motor Bikes is a custom shop and despite what their name may suggest they produce some sweet looking machines.  This Honda CB650 is one of their creations and from the solo seat to the heat wrapped exhaust it is anything but ugly.

 

Source:  Ugly Motor Bikes

Domiracer

 

 

The Domiracer is a limited production motorcycle from the recently revitalized Norton Motorcycle Company.  Utilizing the company's 961cc parallel twin motor, found in the Commando, this bike features an all new feather-bed tubular frame and top shelf Ohlins suspension and Brembro brakes. 

 

Source:  Norton Motorcycles

Mabel

"Mabel" as this bike is effectually know started life as a rusted out 1978 Honda CB750.  The guys at Dime City Cycles, crazy as it may sound, actually gave this bike away, believe it or not, after she was brought back to life.

Source:  Dime City Cycles 

Betty #2

 

This is the second bike to roll into the Zephyr garage.  A 1983 Suzuki GS1150ef.  We picked up two of these gems for the price of one and are planning on a restoration and customization. Follow the build on our Betty #2 page.

Jerolamo

This beautiful Triumph triple is the handy work of Mr. Martini in Italy.  Showing why the Italians are so well known for their style, Mr. Martini has taken this unlikely Triumph, cut away all the unnecessary garnish and added just the right touches to make a truly modern café racer.

Source:  Mr. Martini

CRD #1

This is a very tidy Honda CB 900 from CRD Motorcycles.  Out of Spain the team at CRD Motorcycles is creating some amazing designs.  This example has inverted front forks and timeless Dunstall styled upper fairing.

 

 

 

Source:  CRD Motorcycles

The Thorn

The Thorn is a gorgeous bike from the guys at Twinline Motorcycles just south of the border in Seattle, Washington.  The bike is powered by a Kawasaki EX500 motor bored out to 600cc and cradled in a modified Honda CB550 frame.  Check out their website for full details on the bike and the build.

 

Source:  Twinline Motorcycles 

 

Ducati 900ss

 

A lovely Ducati 900ss from Union Motorcycle Classics. Modern performance with café looks. Union's design is almost nicer then Ducati's own Sport Classic 1000s.  Check out there website for more bikes and café fairings. 

 

 

Source:  Union Motorcycle Classics

Honda Cafe

My cousin sent me this nice little Honda.  The blacked out rims and Vintage look Firestone tires really add to the clean lines of this bike.

 

 

Source:  unknown

Monkee #1

 

 

I have always loved Kawi's GPZ and this beast, the first bike to come to us from the boys @ WrenchMonkees, is an excellent example.  Raw and brutal, Monkee #1 was just a small glimpse into what we have come to expect from the mad motorcycle masters from Copenhagen.

 

Source:   http://www.wrenchmonkees.com/

RSD BMW 90 Concept

 

 

This amazing BMW concept bike is the product of a partnership between BMW and Roland Sands Design.  Check out the source link below for more info on the build and to watch an awesome video of this concept bike in action.

Source:  Roland Sands Design 

Cafe Racer #1

The internet is a fantastic place to find inspiration for bike designs.  This little Yamaha has the quintessential lines you'd expect in a stripped down café racer.  The Ohlins rear suspension sure doesn't hurt either.

 

  

Source:  http://projectuberluger.tumblr.com

Betty #1

 

This is the first motorcycle to roll into the Zephyr garage.  She started life as a bone stock 2001 Kawasaki W650.  Follow the build on our Betty #1 page.

Origins

Motorcycles have been in my blood for as long as I can remember.  My dad got me hooked as a kid.  Ever since I was five and I first burnt my calves on the exhaust of his Suzuki GS850, I have had a passion for everything two wheeled.  Zephyr is the product of that passion.  Through Zephyr, I am striving to build bikes that harken back to my youth.  By taking old muscle and melding it with modern technology, Zephyr aims to produce air cooled fire breathing dragons.

Stay tuned...