StreetKORE Project: VLX Chopper

So back in July I teased at the idea of building some funky Euro style hybrid streetfighter thing out of this bike. That didn't happen. Neat idea in theory, but not practical. So I went completely the other direction. It's already got a bunch of rake, slam it, slim it down and just make a nice clean little chopper out of it.

StreetKORE Project: XS650 Brat

Somehow these little Yamaha twins keep popping into my life. We had the crazy mutant hardtail, drag bike, StreetCHOPPER thing. That ultimately turned into an unrideable waste of time. There was the cafe, streetfighter, StreetRACER project that never got finished because someone bought it along with the yard find rust bucket. This time my good buddy found one in fairly good shape that ran well for all of 3 hours before he realized the entire electrical system was crap. About 3 months ago we replaced everything with a PMA swap and Pamco unit and it's run well ever since. Then he sold the CB400T hardtail project and dumped some money into this one. After totaling the Savage Brat in an accident last year he has been jones'n for another Brat Style ride. Enter XS650 project number 4. This one is on the road and running well though. Follow along as we take a perfectly good motorcycle and cut it it bits...

Out with the Old: Part 3. YZF600 Streetfighter

Large gap in updates. My apologies for slacking. Although that's not to say things haven't been busy. For anyone that has followed the evolution of the YZF project we last left off with swapping the stem to install a first gen R1 frontend into a 2000 YZF600R. The bike has been back on the road for a few months now, but here is some pics I took while we finished the install.

Out with the Old, Part 2. YZF600 Streetfighter

So, what I was hoping to be a simple bearing swap to install the R1 frontend into our YZF600R, became a bit more involved. Going from the old style to the new, Yamaha made the necks around an 1 1/2" shorter in length. The only way around this little problem is a stem swap. Pressing the R1 stem out is fairly simple with a good hydraulic press.

StreetKORE Project: VLX600

Got my hands on a new project today.  Something a little different. 96 Honda VLX600. As it sits, it's got the usual dressed up chrome items, a studded Mustang seat as well as a set of Cobra Long Shot pipes. Over all the bike is in good shape with some usual wear and tear. 

It runs and rides well, but is lacking a bit in some of the more critical areas. I've been dreaming up ideas for this bike for a little while now. At first I was considering a typical quick and clean bob job. These bikes lend themselves really well to that. But that's just too easy, and done to death. As it so happens there's quite a bit of leftover sportbike parts hanging around the garage that "should" bolt into this bike with minimal effort. Shoring up the handling and braking are priority one. I'm not looking for miracles, but I'm sure there's quite a bit of room for improvement here. Engine performance isn't of great concern right now. There's not a whole lot that can be done in that department without reinventing the wheel in this case. The little V twin has enough grunt to at least pull around traffic at freeway speeds. Shearing the weight off the bike will do wonders for it at present. The styling, I'd like to keep clean and trim. Just a bit more aggressive.  I came up with a rendering to at least see if I had my head on straight for this one. So far, it looks promising. 

Stay Tuned...

50 Years of Kicks

Very cool short documentary portraying the idea that neither age nor infirmity can ever keep you from doing what you love.

Fifty Years of Kicks is a 20 minute video documentary featuring Paul Rodden and Larry Murray; two experienced motorcycle riders who continue to do what they love despite age and health issues.

Fifty Years of Kicks, is a collaboration between Motojournalism.com and Traction off-road e-rag. 

StreetKORE Online Store Now Open.

StreetKORE has added a new Online Store full of parts and accessories to get your custom project together. Streetfighters, Cafes, Chopper and Bobber projects. There's something for everything here. Many of the parts listed are from brands that have either gone on projects we have built in the past or are trusted products that we feel are of good quality. We have found the best prices we can to give you the savings.

Here's an example of some of the 500+ item available. With more being added as we find them.

 

 
  

 

Custom Lighting, Controls, Gauges and Electrics, Brake upgrades and more. Check out The Shop and discover everything we have to offer. Also be sure to check out  our StreeKORE Brand T-shirts and Accessories.

As Always. Thanks for the Support.

Out with the old. YZF600R streetfighter.

Our ongoing project YZF600 is back for some upgades. R1 front end swap general clean up of some odds and ends and who knows what else we come up with. More to come.

Icon Drift Battle 3

The boys at ICON are at it again. Erni Virgil and Nick Apex take on Officer Dan and his crew of insane drift cars with a pair of 204HP Triumph 675R! Once again an awesome vid put together by ICON and Monster Energey. Enjoy.

Isle of Mann TT Zero

John McGuinness and Michael Rutter take us for a ride around the Isle of Mann aboard the Mugen Shinden Ni and the MotoCzysz E1PC. MotoCzysz took home the win for the 4th consecutive year.
Save 25% to 50% Off on Helmets, Tires, Apparel, and Exhausts at DennisKirk.com!

BMW R90S Concept

This year BMW celebrates 2 distinct anniversaries. It's 90 years of motorcycle production as well as the 40th birthday of the original R90S from 1973. In tribute, BMW Motorrad teamed up with RSD to design a very retro inspired concept R90S

Micro Mayhem

Micro Mayhem! from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios on Vimeo.

The things we take from our youth.

Streetfighters Magazine to end with issue 232

Some sad news for the dedicated fans of Streetfighters Mag. Issue 232 will be the last printing of SF Mag. The slow economy has lead SF Mag to be cut form publication. 22 years of hardcore streetbikes, beautiful women, great tech and entertaining writing ends with the June issue.

Thankfully not all is lost. Although the individual title is no more, the staff will return to their roots as a supplement of their sister mag BSH. 

I wish the SF crew much luck in the future and hope to be able to continue reading soon. 

Wink Eller- Legend

Born-Free 5 Invited Builder-Wink Eller from born free on Vimeo.

Flat Track Skills

Best Use of $5000 Ever

OK, maybe not, but it makes for a funny cheap music video.

2013 Ducati HyperMotard Commercial

Nicky Hayden and the 2013 HyperMotard. Quality Advertising. 

5 Liter V twin Engine

This is just cool. Craftsmanship and a little imagination can get you a long way. How about a 5 Liter V twin engine based off a pair of Pratt & Whitney R1340 aircraft cylinders. The rest of the engine was hand made. Cast aluminum cases, Hand machined crankshaft and connecting rods. All the engineering proprietary to this build. Ultimately, this engine will wind up in30's board track racer inspired by a "Flying Merkel".

Build Thread and more info at http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=47546

Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show pics 2013

Another Great year at the Dania Beach Vintage show. An awesome collection of old iron and cool people. Here's some pics from the day. Enjoy.

New Parts added to The SHOP

Got some stuff listed in our Parts inventory. A bunch of XS650 goodies as well as a couple good running engines. Some are currently listed on EBAY as well if that makes life a little easier, or just get in contact directly and we'll happily work out the details.

Currently, we have a complete, running, bolt in ready XS650 engine with carbs, ignition, charging system and a bunch of extras.