From Ypsilanti Michigan, the folks at Heartbreak Cycle Works crafted Bernadette – a 1978 Honda CB550. Young at 35+ years old, “Bernadette is…” the folks at Heartbreak Cycle Works say, “forever a work in progress, but what bike that gets
Category: Cafe Racer
I read about the Natural on ReturnOfTheCafeRacers.com and couldn’t believe how awesome such a raw motorcycle could be. Here’s a haiku I wrote
I ride my 2011 Bonneville SE with a smile. It has a cafe racer spirit – a result of some minor modifications — drag handlebars, Thruxton-style seat, bar-end mirrors — they all synchronize to give the Bonnie its cafe-racer soul. …
So it’s been 1 year and 2 months since I bought my 2011 Triumph Bonneville. I ride it weekdays back and forth to work – a 90-mile round trip. I have clocked over 21,000 miles since then. That round trip, …
Gnats, flies, mosquitos! Riding on the highway every morning around 4:30, I have the pleasure of collecting my fair share of these little buggers (pun intended) on my helmet visor. It’s amazing that by the time I get to work …
Checking out other people’s bikes seems to be a habit most bike riders and many non-bike riders partake in. I’m no different. I enjoy checking out other bikes – especially those that have undergone a transformation to a new life. …
After having the new Bonneville for several months, I realized I didn’t really like the factory seating and handlebar position. And, when I bought the Bonnie, I had a long-haul windscreen installed. The windscreen was nice for getting my highway …