Dane Stokes
Mastering Complexity, Crafting Excellence
This Café Racer started its life as a 1970 Honda CL350.  The goal of the project was to create a motorcycle that appeared to have survived unrestored from the heyday of café racers in the 60’s and 70’s.  All Photos  © Caleb Tka

Cafe Racer

This Café Racer started its life as a 1970 Honda CL350.  The goal of the project was to create a motorcycle that appeared to have survived unrestored from the heyday of café racers in the 60’s and 70’s.  All Photos  © Caleb Tka

This Café Racer started its life as a 1970 Honda CL350.  The goal of the project was to create a motorcycle that appeared to have survived unrestored from the heyday of café racers in the 60’s and 70’s. 

All Photos © Caleb Tkach

By sourcing used vintage parts and distressing new components, this motorcycle appears to have been found after sitting neglected for decades when in reality it was only completed a couple of years ago. 

By sourcing used vintage parts and distressing new components, this motorcycle appears to have been found after sitting neglected for decades when in reality it was only completed a couple of years ago. 

After stripping the bike down to an engine and frame, a 1966 Wards Riverside tank was fitted along with a vintage scooter headlight, Tarozzi rear sets, Tarozzi clip ons, an MAC exhaust, and a custom fiberglass seat. 

After stripping the bike down to an engine and frame, a 1966 Wards Riverside tank was fitted along with a vintage scooter headlight, Tarozzi rear sets, Tarozzi clip ons, an MAC exhaust, and a custom fiberglass seat. 

The tank retains its original patina while the rest of the body components were painted and weathered to match.  

The tank retains its original patina while the rest of the body components were painted and weathered to match.  

 Building a motorcycle with a focus on simplicity and weight savings has created a dynamic riding experience that harkens back to the historic café racers of the past.

 Building a motorcycle with a focus on simplicity and weight savings has created a dynamic riding experience that harkens back to the historic café racers of the past.

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This Café Racer started its life as a 1970 Honda CL350.  The goal of the project was to create a motorcycle that appeared to have survived unrestored from the heyday of café racers in the 60’s and 70’s.  All Photos  © Caleb Tka
By sourcing used vintage parts and distressing new components, this motorcycle appears to have been found after sitting neglected for decades when in reality it was only completed a couple of years ago. 
After stripping the bike down to an engine and frame, a 1966 Wards Riverside tank was fitted along with a vintage scooter headlight, Tarozzi rear sets, Tarozzi clip ons, an MAC exhaust, and a custom fiberglass seat. 
The tank retains its original patina while the rest of the body components were painted and weathered to match.  
 Building a motorcycle with a focus on simplicity and weight savings has created a dynamic riding experience that harkens back to the historic café racers of the past.
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