Honda Z125 Custom Monkeys

We’ve been painting quite a few late model Z125 Honda Monkeys for The Speed Shop, who builds engines and customizes Monkeys to customer’s specs. These Monkeys usually have a 181cc engine kit and upgraded suspension- so they are much faster and handle much better than the stock bike. In terms Read more…

RZ350 project continues

Because this bike was so original and nice, the client decided to not do a full restoration with painting the frame/fairings and replacing all of the hardware. We decided to clean and rebuild everything but not make it cosmetically perfect. It is a really nice survivor and they are only Read more…

RZ350 engine rebuild-2

This is a really low mileage RZ with only 12,000 miles and obviously ridden gently. We were happy to see that the inside was coated with oil and there was no corrosion on any of the parts. The transmission looks perfect, too. We installed new seals, gaskets and 1st over Read more…

1972 Honda CT70 carbon bike update

We’ve made a few upgrades over the months since the bike was finished and wanted to post the final pictures. We changed the exhaust and upgraded the suspension for heavier riders. The bike continues to impress with its power and ridability. Such a fun bike to blast around on.

RZ350 engine rebuild

Well, we are a that place… many of the smaller jobs are done like rebuilding the calipers and master cylinders but the engine is waiting. The bike only has 12K miles on it and is all original but the problem is of course the crank seals on a 35 year Read more…

1986 Honda Z50R update

After a long search, we did find a super-nice original exhaust and refinished it with black high heat ceramic paint to new condition. At the same time we swapped the seat for one that has been recovered with the correct logo and a perfect original seat pan. Also the old Read more…

1986 Honda Z50R- Finished!

The Z50 is finally all assembled and looks and runs great. We did finally give up on using an aftermarket carb and bought an OEM Honda Keihin. We finally found a really nice original exhaust and refinished it to new condition. The fenders are semi-rigid plastic and were painted at Read more…

1986 Honda Z50R restoration- update 1

Lots of progress on the Z50R… paint is on, engine is almost done, wheels, tires, suspension and brakes are ready. Just waiting on a few parts that are very hard to find like the exhaust and original footpeg bracket and kickstand. If you have these, please contact me.

1986 Honda Z50R restoration

Well, the next bike in the queue is this 86 Z50R. The bike is fairly complete but needs a complete restoration. The motor is locked up and the tank is rusted through so we will do a complete engine rebuild and nut and bolt restoration. Because some of the hardware Read more…

50 years of Honda Monkeys

We did a couple CT70’s and a 2019 Monkey for display at the Barber Vintage Festival and also picked up a basket case 1969 Monkey while we were there. As we looked at the 69, we decided that it was too rough to do a original restoration on so we Read more…

1973 Honda CB350F restoration-5

The rims arrived and we got them laced and mounted new Metzeler vintage tread pattern tires. The new brake lines and caliper are installed, rear wheel with new brakes and refinished sprocket and cush drive. Also, the new coils and plug wires are on as well as the rebuilt carbs. Read more…

1971 Honda CT70 restoration – part 4

Well, lots of progress on the CT70. Since last time, we have finalized the theme and decided to go with the original style headlight/speedo. The bars are 1in tapers down to 7/8 and the exhaust will be a polished stainless steel pipe with a sportbike style canister. The footpeg bracket Read more…

1971 Honda CT70

Well, we are working on a new Trail 70 that will be a trail 140 or 150… The original gold frame is bead blasted and we laid some carbon cloth into a few sections that had rust damage. This is really a better option than welding in sheet metal to Read more…

Honda CT70 restoration

The graphics and final coats of clear are on the Trail 70. It really is a great color and looks completely different in the sunlight. The owner will finish assembling it and I will get some pictures when it is done!