Retro 72

28/07/2024

Another job ticked off the list for the RD350 Cafe Race Build with the Motogadget front and rear indicators wired up.

As always going for the simple sleek integrated look.

11/07/2024

90% of the wiring complete now, braided all the wiring that runs inside the bars down to the head light as well as into the M Unit for a clean look.

Went the extra mile and 3D printed some bar end plugs to clean up where the wires exit.

Very happy with the minimalist look 👍

09/07/2024

The fiddly bits that take a lot of time but are well worth it, running all the wires internally in the bars for the indicators etc gives a nice clean look in the end.

09/07/2024

Chain and sprockets on, side stand relocation checked for clearance on the exhaust and a fire up to check the Daytona dash was functioning correctly.

Keen on a darker colour for the tank and tail after seeing how it's all coming together which has been a point of procrastination for a while now 😁

13/06/2024

Forks finally finished after having the bottoms cerekoted on the RD350 Cafe Racer build.

29/05/2024

Enjoying a bit of a roll around, lots of fantastic roads at our back door.

25/05/2024

Quick video on the recommissioning of the 1954 Matchless, enjoy!

A quick video of the recommissioning and first ride of my 75 year old buddy's 1954 Matchless motorcycle so he could ride it in this years Distinguished Gentl...

19/05/2024

Well the 2024 DGR has now been completed and it was a great day to see my 75 year old mate ride his 1958 Matchless once again.

Great day as always in dapper supporting men's health.

14/05/2024

Last bit of recommissioning work completed on the 1954 Matchless build and its ready to ride for this years Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.

Clutch slip sorted and the last of the leaks fixed as well as a carb clean, 120km shakedown run completed

Very happy with how this has turned out considering the bike has sat around for 10 +years 👍

25/04/2024

Another dent done on the RD350 tank, this time a deep one on the right hand side.

24/04/2024

Started pushing the dents out of my RD350 tank today, even though the tank will be repainted for my Cafe Racer build I kept it nice and tidy gently massaging the metal back to where it should be, very happy with the final result 👍

23/04/2024

It's a successful day when your 75 year old buddy finally gets to ride his 1954 Matchless for the first time since taking ownership of it some 10+ years ago.

Bit more work to do with a slipping clutch and average front brakes but were up and running and moving towards having this ready for the DGR in a few weeks time.