It seems strange to see tire warmers on a Honda CX500. The CX is known for its unique engine layout, shaft drive and gawky looks, rather than its performance. It still baffles us how this once despatch favorite became a darling of the custom scene. Still, if there’s a shop that you can rely on…
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When Harley announced the death of the Dyna exactly one month ago, there were howls of anguish. But we’re hoping that folks who want the latest and greatest will just move their bikes onto the secondhand market, because the Dyna is a terrific platform for customizing. We’ve seen some killer builds over the years—stand up…
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While some motorcycles are more capable than others, there are very few bad ones on the market today. Modern machines might not be as stylish as old timers, but they go, turn and stop better. That’s why engine, suspension and brake upgrades are common on classic custom builds. But if you’re working with a brand…
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It seems like the Austrian outfit NCT Motorcycles can do no wrong. Since they exploded onto the custom scene a little under a year ago, they’ve churned out hit after hit—sprinkling their magic over anything from vintage Guzzis to modern Ducati sportbikes. Now they’ve reworked the BMW R nineT Scrambler, with equally spectacular results. We…
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Superbikes don’t typically make us weak at the knees—but if we had to spring for something racy, it would probably be Italian.…
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There’s a time for building practical, sensible bikes—and there’s a time for hanging loose. Like when you’re working on a shop bike,…
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Spring is in full swing in the Austrian Alps. And we can’t think of a more stylish way to wander around the…
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