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| Reader Fred Fortune says his 1974 Norton Commando may be a stubborn starter, but once fired, "the bike is smooth, fast and will jerk your arms out of the sockets. " Well done, Fred. |
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| British Columbian reader Hans Janssen built his dream road/race bike using a mix of parts including a Honda CB 900 F gas tank, Suzuki GT 750 front end and a CB 550 donor bike. |
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| Thumper fan Joe Carrier sent us pics of his nimble little Yamaha SR 500 single - why Yamaha ceased production on this beloved machine we'll never know. |
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| Featured in CR issue #4 is Ben Crawford's Harley Panhead-based cafe custom, circa 1973- those sideburns and bells make Ben look absolutely 2009! |
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| Chris Bagnaschi's show-winning 1964 Norton Atlas is a study in perfection. Extras include Manx tank, Grimeca 4ls front brake, belt drive, manx swingarm bushings, chopped Amal Monobloc carbs RGM alloy triple clamps and stainless hardware. |
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| One of our fave cafe customs, Dave Degens of Dresda Tritons' take on a 1970s Honda Cb 750- dig those five-spoke mags, psychedelic paint and chromed Dresda chassis. |
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| Our friends from Australia's Motociclo sent in pics of "Alchemy" this eye-catching Ducati 900SS-based cafe bike. Look for a full feature soon. |
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| While not everybody digs streetfighters, we happen to think they're the gnat's gnuts! This Honda XBR 900RR 'fiter, prepping for a sprint at Ramsey, Isle of Man, is all business! |
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| Honda's CB 450 - or Black Bomber as it was labelled - took on the British twins and prevailed. No wonder it's now a cafe icon. |
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