Major Projects

History of the major motorcycle service and repair with paint jobs on customer bikes.

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (1999)

Posted by on Jul 27, 2018 in Blog, Gallery, Maintenance, Major Projects

  This was a complex project, like a puzzle without ALL the pieces. 1999 Suzuki ‘Busa( 06/99), family members bike, high sentimental value. Dropped off at “shop” in south Texas, left for months and no progress. When brought to me it was a train-wreck. Complete suspension rebuild, bearings, powder coat, paint, brakes, clutch system, motor corrected. Dyno tuned with PCV. Huge shout out to Twisted Technology for Dyno work. Delivered back to a very happy customer.

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1973 Kawasaki Z1

Posted by on Oct 22, 2016 in Blog, Maintenance, Major Projects

  We love working on the older models.  It’s hard for owners to find a dealer willing to work on a bike older then 10 years.  We are not afraid.  Not only are we willing but have a “CAN DO” attitude.   Make Model Kawasaki Z1 Year 1972 Engine Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. Capacity 903 Bore x Stroke 66 x 66 mm Cooling System Air cooled Compression Ratio 8.5:1 Lubrication Wet sump, trachoid pump Air Filtration Treated synthetic fiber Induction 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC Ignition  Battery and coil Starting Electric & kick Max Power...

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1965 Honda CB450-Black Bomber Rebuild

Posted by on Feb 21, 2016 in Blog, Gallery, Major Projects

This is a joy, How many motorcycle full service shop can say that they work on vintage bikes? Very few. There we have a 1965 Honda CB450-Black Bomber hat we are restoring to prime condition. The image below is not the original photo of the bike as taken prior to the rebuild, but i will provide you with a visual image of what it should look like at the end. A collection of parts before we start. Stay tuned as it comes together. An this is what it looks like when done right.   Manufacturer Honda Also called Dream, Hellcat Production 1965–1974 Predecessor CB77 Successor CB500T Class...

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2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad

Posted by on May 19, 2015 in Blog, Major Projects

Complete tear down, paint/ powdercoat, custom LEDs, custom hand grips, custom leather leather tail finish, custom front fairing, full custom stereo system, 6 speaker system with screens in bags. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN Type: Liquid cooled, 50-degree tandem V-twin Valve arrangement: SOHC, 2 intake valves, 2 exhaust valves, operated by hydraulic adjusters Displacement, bore x stroke: 1470cc, 102 x 90mm Compression ratio: 9:1 Carburetion: Fuel Injection Lubrication: Wet sump, 3.7 qt. Minimum fuel grade: 87 octane Transmission: Wet, multiplate clutch, 5 speeds Final drive: Shaft, 2.619:1 CHASSIS...

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