Tom's Cycle Recycling

Here is the latest powder coating challenge that came my way - name plates and lettering for an old Airstream camper. The plates required 7 coats and the letters took 5. It was time consuming, but I learned some new tricks and the end result was worth the effort.

My latest restoration is finally done - my 1986 VFR750F Interceptor. I picked it up 4 years ago, but had to tuck it away so that I could finish the work that was already in my shop. Along the way I finished a stock CB1100F, 78 GL1000, and two complete CB1123 resto-mods. In April, my shop time freed up and I dug in. On 9/15, I was officially done and the bike was ready to ride.

The motor is untouched except for valve adjustments and cleaning. The cooling system was gone through, with all new seals and o-rings throughout. Bodywork was completely restored and repainted, and I powder coated the wheels, exhaust, triples, fork legs, brake components, engine covers, subframe, oil cooler, radiator, and many other bits and pieces. The brake system is like new again, inside and out, and the carbs have been professionally overhauled. Forks are rebuilt with Racetech springs and a new YSS rear shock is in place out back.

The bike runs great and is fun to ride. Glad to finally have this one done!

After 7.5 months of concentrated effort, I finished my client's custom build. What was a 1983 CB1100F is now a CB1123 Resto-mod. A 2012 CBR600RR swingarm and 1992 VFR750F front end have transformed this bike to one that handles like the modern ones, while maintaining much of the original look and character. This one has even nicer features not found on my previous two 1123 RM's, but that's always the plan. I always strive to make the next one the best one yet. 😀

Freshly released to YouTube is my first how-to motorcycle video in over 6 years. This one covers the removal of the DOHC engine from a 1983 CB1100F. Enjoy!

Honda DOHC Engine Removal If you have never removed the engine from one of the early 80's Honda DOHC inline fours, you will have no reservations about doing it yourself after watching...