The Build Film

In an effort to showcase the workmanship, craft, and passion that goes into building custom motorcycles, the agency I work for released this spectacular documentary.

We (Instrument), concepted, filmed, edited, and distributed this amazing motorcycle film. If you’re into authentic bike building, you’ll be into this. Hell, if you have a pulse, you’ll be into this.

As a bonus, we also released this interactive website to compliment the film. Check it out here Hopefully you’ll enjoy watching this as much as we did making it.

Back to the Basics – Classic Honda CB750 Cafe Racer

I wanted to get back to the basics with this post. It’s been a while since we’ve featured a classically styled CB and it doesn’t get much better than this. This bike is build to ride – notice the beautifully updated suspension and brakes. I suggest reading more about this project – check out the process at Adrenaline Junkies.

As always, stay in touch. More from HONAHA coming soon!

Man….. Meet Machine – Cafe Racers That Still Believe in Handmade

Another gem of a video for you DIY types – just oozing with inspiration.  People underestimate the value of working with your hands – building something from nothing is one of the most satisfying things in the world.

Build on builders!

Ducati Dreamin’ in Portland, OR

I was in Portland last weekend and had a chance to swing by Moto Corsa, a great Ducati shop in the area.  This place was incredible!  Beautiful showroom, friendly service and an absolute feast of new, used and display only Ducatis.  Again, I had that kid in a candy shop feeling – unfortunately this candy is a little out of my price range. Either way, it was a blast and I highly reccomend stopping by if nothing else to admire the engineering efforts of the good folks at Ducati.  Check out some picture that I snapped at the shop.  After seeing those bikes, we may have to rename HONAHA – HONAHATI.

Cafe Cowboy – Kott Motorcycles

This is an amazing short film on a promising young American cafe builder.  Check out his website for more information. I feel inspired after watching this – in fact, it makes me want to run out to the shop and start building a new bike – hopefully you will feel inspired as well. Enjoy!

Yamaha XS 650 Street Tracker – Another Beauty From Mule

I realize that HONAHA has been on a Yamaha terror lately – for some reason I keep stumbling on great Yams.  To all you Honda guys out there, I will dedicate my next post to you.  This beauty comes to you courtesy of one of my favorite bike builders – Mule Motorcycles.  These guys build the coolest street trackers out there.  I love their attention to detail and commitment to quality.  Check out the Mule Website for more great bikes, parts and contact information.

Vintage Cafe Racer / Bobber Parts

I happened to stumble across this site while I was looking for some new parts.  This site offers the rare chance to buy some original hardware for your vintage speed machine – as well as the new stuff.  It’s not the easiest site to navigate, but once you dig around a little bit you can find some pretty cool stuff.  Check it all out here!

Yamaha XS 650 Street Tracker

To quote the old saying – a picture is worth a thousand words – I will skip the two thousand words and just give you two pictures. This bike is a beautiful blend of vintage and modern.  Words just can’t express.  More pictures and info here. Check back with HONAHA as spring weather and riding season approaches.

Here is a new cafe racer site to check out

Sorry for the prolonged vacation. I am back in action for the time being and hope to have a few new posts up soon. In the mean time, check out this site. One of our very own HONAHA readers recommended it. It is kind of hard to navigate and a little primitive, but if you dig around a little bit there are some great pictures. I hope you all enjoy, there are some real gems in here.

Wrench Monkee Club Black

What more can I say about my favorite builders at Wrench Monkees? I love everything they come out with.  Their bikes are always so clean, simple and elegant.   These are no frills works of art – the real deal.  I hope the people at Wrench Monkees build a HONAHA bike someday.  I am out of things to say other than – WOW.