Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura

Yamaha released this image of the XS-V1 Sakura, which it is calling a prototype (rather than a pure concept).  This is a V-twin sport model with a look of “Japanese style” in the image of Yamaha’s first 4-stroke model, the XS-1 (650cc), released in 1970. Its design is full of XS-1 DNA, in its simplicity and functional beauty and finds new refinement in a retro-modern aesthetic. It is a model that proposes a very Yamaha and very Japanese vision of premium motorcycling life, bringing together the unique characteristics of a 1,000cc air-cooled, V-twin model with its strong pulse feeling and easy-going running performance in a finely crafted body that is lightweight and slim and defined by a low seat height.

1965 Honda CB77 Superhawk

Almost had my hands on a 1965 Honda Superhawk.  I love the looks of these old bikes.  Guess I'll keep looking.

Victory Concept

Mac Motorcycles

The Spud from British Mac Motorcycles.  Powered by the Buell single cylinder air cooled 492cc 5 speed engine.  I love the simplicity of the single cylinder design.

1972 Triumph T100R Daytona Restoration

I finally finished my two year restoration project on my 1972 Triumph T100R Daytona.

 

The Paint turned out better than expected and so far it rides pretty good.  The clutch and gears are pretty choppy and the back brake needs some adjustments, but otherwise, I'm very happy with the restoration.  Still working on fine tuning the carburetors and trying to sync the dual carbs. 

Triumph Restoration

1972 Triumph T100R - Before restoration

1972 Triumph T100R Daytona - After Restoration

Triumph T100 Fenders

The front and rear fenders with metallic silver and blue with gold trim. Yes, I understand that this is not the standard paint scheme or color for a 1972 T100 but I never did like the original paint.