Frame Customiser Recommendations South West
Discussion
Having bought my old CB1300 back from a friend for a song I have decided to have some fun with it.
In his ownership it has been used daily and kept outside for 2 years and needs some TLC, but came with 12months MOT (2 advisories brakes and tyres).
As this is bike '3' I have decided to try and do a modern take on a 1970's CB750/flat track style theme. (I know this is usually done with smaller twins but at 6'4 and 17 stone I do a good impression of making the CB1300 look like a smaller twin).
First step is to sort the rear end with a frame adjustment and a flat saddle. I am looking for recommendations for companies that can do this sort of work in the Bristol area.
This will be followed by a re spray (tank has lots of chips but no dents so 70's candy orange with black stripe appeals), suspension refresh, brake and tyre change, lighting adjustments, cleaning up of controls, cleaning up of engine and sidewinder twin exhausts.
Would like to do USD forks and wire wheels but these will have to wait on cost and technical grounds.
Not sure about power upgrades as the low down grunt is probably sufficient given the style of bike I am aiming for.
In his ownership it has been used daily and kept outside for 2 years and needs some TLC, but came with 12months MOT (2 advisories brakes and tyres).
As this is bike '3' I have decided to try and do a modern take on a 1970's CB750/flat track style theme. (I know this is usually done with smaller twins but at 6'4 and 17 stone I do a good impression of making the CB1300 look like a smaller twin).
First step is to sort the rear end with a frame adjustment and a flat saddle. I am looking for recommendations for companies that can do this sort of work in the Bristol area.
This will be followed by a re spray (tank has lots of chips but no dents so 70's candy orange with black stripe appeals), suspension refresh, brake and tyre change, lighting adjustments, cleaning up of controls, cleaning up of engine and sidewinder twin exhausts.
Would like to do USD forks and wire wheels but these will have to wait on cost and technical grounds.
Not sure about power upgrades as the low down grunt is probably sufficient given the style of bike I am aiming for.
Griff’s Reality Motor Works in Kingswood is worth a look
http://www.realitymotorworks.co.uk/
I had them spruce up my VFR a few years ago and they did a great job, but whilst there I was impressed by the custom work they were doing.
http://www.realitymotorworks.co.uk/
I had them spruce up my VFR a few years ago and they did a great job, but whilst there I was impressed by the custom work they were doing.
Edited by jkh112 on Thursday 2nd November 08:57
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