Sometimes...Less is more

Hegel · Aug 13, 2013

Saw this on the web today, nice bike!

http://www.way2speed.com/2013/06/ed-nor ... z2bpvks1PI

Not sure if the owner visits the site?

Steve

MFB · Aug 13, 2013

Very nice. I wonder where the oil tank is?

usefulidiot · Aug 13, 2013

the oil tank looks to be one half of the gas tank.

Hobot · Aug 13, 2013

Hm putting oil tank inside gas tank would be clever old school way to go but looks like that big black hose it putting oil back in spine tube not gas tank. We can't see where the oil to pump feed is tapped into frame but I assume he's plumbed the down tubes like I did. I see a few other bikes with the tag in front of rear tire, wonder if that's legal or a police attractor? Oil tank alone weights a bit over 5 lb and blocks the scenery showing though too.

JimC · Aug 13, 2013

usefulidiot said:
the oil tank looks to be one half of the gas tank.

The two filler caps on the tank pretty much is the clue. Right?

usefulidiot · Aug 13, 2013

i believe it to be a tank from www.benjiescaferacer.com i have a friend with one from them on his honda (don't freak out when i say it) CB750. Looks awesome with the two caps and sounds like a great idea...but believe it or not doesnt hold as much gas or oil as you might think from the size

Hobot · Aug 13, 2013

Good observation as didn't notice the 2nd cap. Clever if limited capacity.

Craig · Aug 14, 2013

I think the bike was built by Kim Boyle in California it was featured in May issue of Classic Bike Guide. He runs Boyle Custom Moto in Carlsbad. Bike started as mismatched 1971 SS Interstate. Engine internals were left stock but Hemmings belt drive used and Keihin FCR flatside carbs.Bike named Ed Norton after Ralph's buddy on Honeymooners.
Craig

speirmoor · Aug 14, 2013

Saw this bike at the Brooklyn invitational last year

acotrel · Aug 14, 2013

It seems that attention to detail has been a priority in building the bike. It is excellent.

Hegel · Aug 16, 2013

Agree totally !

Todays mooch found this;

Been put together by these guys;

http://www.zapleatherandcycle.com/index.php?page=home

I found them because one of their Commando's is on Ebay at the moment. They do some really nice work.

Oh to have 60 hours in a day, or winning lotto numbers. :wink:

S

Nater_Potater · Aug 16, 2013

The yellow-painted frame is nicely set off by the surrounding brightwork. Our local flat track says you can't race black bikes anymore, since it seems like everyone just rattle-canned their bikes black, and it was hard to distinquish one from the next. I agree (then I look at my bike...) Nathan

Sometimes...Less is more

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