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01-13-2015, 07:50 AM
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Bike of the Week: Classified Moto's Honda Nighthawk
By Anna Neumeister 19 hours ago \Member's, do U like it (?) I do
Post what you ride (pic's a +)John Ryland of Classified Moto has produced another classy custom Honda Nighthawk 750 with his team in Richmond, Virginia. Many of their signature sporty modifications remain, but subtle changes have been made to this year’s bike.
Ryland still prefers the simple, reliable 92’ Honda Nighthawk motor and frame because they are easy to work on and even easier to find. Plus, they look perfect in Classified’s infamous bare-metal appearance.
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Classified’s team left the original Nighthawk swing arm and rear wheel in place, while upgrading the suspension with Progressive reservoir shocks. Ryland created a custom CNC-machined aluminum air intake, which not only allows the big four-cylinder to breathe easier, but created a large open space under the seat.
Although this model is simpler than last year’s Honda build, which rocked a single-sided Ducati Multistrada swingarm and Hypermotard shock, the open body allows room for storage.
This model has inspired Ryland to design his own luggage. Resembling an odd-shaped briefcase, his prototype can be perfectly fitted under the rider’s seat inside the frame, like the final piece of a puzzle. Thin and flat, tucked behind the engine, these bags will prevent any drag while riding.
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Stolen from a Yamaha YZF-R6R, the front end has been on a lot of Classified bikes. This one carries their signature gold forks with Triple Tree Conversion, giving the bike its familiar flashy sass. The handle bars have been switched with an aluminum set originally intended for the dirt. These position the rider’s hands wide and low, encouraging the rider to flick the solid street bike around urban corners allowing it to feel as nimble as a motocross bike.
The seat has a smooth, thin cushion and soft, flat base, custom upholstered in jet black, with just enough length for a petite passenger. The foot pegs remain slightly out front putting the rider in the standard UJM position, despite the stretched-out café racer appearance. This bike is easier on the back, hands, and rear, allowing for a more comfortable, lengthy commute.
In addition to the hardcore black powder-coated frame, flashy gold forks, and elegant seat, the finished appearance of this beautiful bike lies in the nickel plated CB400 tank and Vance and Hines pipes. The four-to-one modified exhaust gives the bike a sound sexy enough to match its cool, smooth form.
Classified’s Nighthawk is more than just a bike. It’s a performing work of art. Although it looks like an old relic, it rides like a new machine, and echoes a penetrating sound your body will never forget.
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Last edited by BeachBumMike; 01-13-2015 at 07:52 AM.
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01-14-2015, 08:46 AM
*I'd ride `it > Would You ?*
Ford Flathead V8 Powered Trike
By Jesse Kiser 17 hours ago
This Ford Flathead V8 is a stroker (meaning the size was increased by adding a longer stroke to the connecting rods). We are not sure of the current cubic inches but an original flathead (depending on the size model) made around 65-85hp. With a longer stroke and a modern Mallory ignition, this trike makes anywhere from 100-150hp. Not breathtaking in the way of power, but then again, that's not really the point.
The bike was built in 2006, featuring a ton of custom goodies including handlebars with integrated throttle cables, and an elegant gas tank. Notice the chrome grill in the center of the tank? It's a cover for the engine's intake.
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It looks like they started with a Harley-Davidson Servi-car chassis, which was a service three-wheeler motorcycle used for everything from police officers to funeral homes and ice cream trucks (although, hopefully not two of those jobs for a single trike).
The street rod style wheels are an updated Model A spoked rear wheel wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 285/40ZR17 tires. Up front the 21-inch wheel is wrapped in modern Metzler rubber.
It uses a leaf-spring suspension on the seat, and what looks like a shortened Model A rear axle that is solid mounted to the frame. Luckily they were able to keep reverse gear in the original transmission.
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The trike was up for sale on eBay a while back, so hopefully it has a good home with a caring new owner.
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It's an interesting looking bike to say the least. To me, it looks hideously ugly, but has so many well constructed pieces like the gas tank, springer front end and the perimeter brakes on the front, it kind of grows on me. What do you think of it? Comment below.
By Jesse Kiser 17 hours ago - Have an old Ford Flathead V8 laying around? Great, build a trike around it. Take a look at this beautifully engineered custom trike powered by a 1946 Ford Flathead V8.
This Ford Flathead V8 is a stroker (meaning the size was increased by adding a longer stroke to the connecting rods). We are not sure of the current cubic inches but an original flathead (depending on the size model) made around 65-85hp. With a longer stroke and a modern Mallory ignition, this trike makes anywhere from 100-150hp. Not breathtaking in the way of power, but then again, that's not really the point.
The bike was built in 2006, featuring a ton of custom goodies including handlebars with integrated throttle cables, and an elegant gas tank. Notice the chrome grill in the center of the tank? It's a cover for the engine's intake.
READ MORE: Tales From A Noob: Because Mom Can't Say No | RideApart
It looks like they started with a Harley-Davidson Servi-car chassis, which was a service three-wheeler motorcycle used for everything from police officers to funeral homes and ice cream trucks (although, hopefully not two of those jobs for a single trike).
The street rod style wheels are an updated Model A spoked rear wheel wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 285/40ZR17 tires. Up front the 21-inch wheel is wrapped in modern Metzler rubber.
It uses a leaf-spring suspension on the seat, and what looks like a shortened Model A rear axle that is solid mounted to the frame. Luckily they were able to keep reverse gear in the original transmission.
READ MORE: How to Get the Right Motorcycle Education ... - RideApart
The trike was up for sale on eBay a while back, so hopefully it has a good home with a caring new owner.
READ MORE: 7 Places a Motorcyclist Should Avoid In Traffic | RideApart
It's an interesting looking bike to say the least. To me, it looks hideously ugly, but has so many well constructed pieces like the gas tank, springer front end and the perimeter brakes on the front, it kind of grows on me. What do you think of it? Comment below.
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01-15-2015, 06:01 AM
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