Billdozer and I have a problem. He's got a unit Triumph project, a shovelhead refresh, a panhead project and an FXR that's slated for a mill swap in the not-too-distant future.
I've got a Hinckley Triumph chopper that eats coils, a SpartanKiller that never gets ridden, a CB450 streettracker with dirty carbs and a new Mountain bike that's fighting for my spare time.
Given all this, the last thing we need in the building is another motorcycle project.
Of course, that means I'm heading to San Juan Capistrano, CA tomorrow to pick up this:
This 2008 Hinckley Triumph Bonneville is getting my version of Bill's famous EZXL treatment:
* ditch the blinkers
* chop, refoam and recover the stock seat pan
* bob and/or scrap the fenders
* swap bars and risers with something from the Biltwell catalog
* open up intake and tweak exhaust
* freshen up rolling stock with a rim swap, some anodizing and a new set of meats
* new paint
In other words, do a little chopping and bobbing for R&D's sake.
What's that you say? Yes, this low mileage cherry is being added to the shop quiver as a skunkworks test mule for future Biltwell brand Hinckley Triumph parts and accessories.
I'm floating this info to CC Nation to hear what current Hinkley guys might be interested in seeing us develop.
I can tell you right now that at least 4 of our current handlebars and our Slimline risers look great on this bike, and that we're 4-5 weeks away from having Mushman foot pegs for Hinkley Bonnies and Scramblers. A new Biltwell style seat is also a given, but this will take 7-10 months for tooling and fitment development.
I realize some of the following bikes are W650s, but this is where my head is at for my " EZT100:"
Thanks to Deus Ex Machina and CRD for the inspiration.
This bike needs to be finished by June, so this thread should move quick. Please feel free to pipe up with your wish list for Hinkley bolt ons.
Mufflers, perhaps?
What pipes do you guys recommend? Paint scheme? The frame will remain stock, but tins are getting the goods from Josh at OSH.
Thanks again to DEM and CRD of Europe for their inspirational motorcycles
Stay tuned…
McGoo
I've got a Hinckley Triumph chopper that eats coils, a SpartanKiller that never gets ridden, a CB450 streettracker with dirty carbs and a new Mountain bike that's fighting for my spare time.
Given all this, the last thing we need in the building is another motorcycle project.
Of course, that means I'm heading to San Juan Capistrano, CA tomorrow to pick up this:
This 2008 Hinckley Triumph Bonneville is getting my version of Bill's famous EZXL treatment:
* ditch the blinkers
* chop, refoam and recover the stock seat pan
* bob and/or scrap the fenders
* swap bars and risers with something from the Biltwell catalog
* open up intake and tweak exhaust
* freshen up rolling stock with a rim swap, some anodizing and a new set of meats
* new paint
In other words, do a little chopping and bobbing for R&D's sake.
What's that you say? Yes, this low mileage cherry is being added to the shop quiver as a skunkworks test mule for future Biltwell brand Hinckley Triumph parts and accessories.
I'm floating this info to CC Nation to hear what current Hinkley guys might be interested in seeing us develop.
I can tell you right now that at least 4 of our current handlebars and our Slimline risers look great on this bike, and that we're 4-5 weeks away from having Mushman foot pegs for Hinkley Bonnies and Scramblers. A new Biltwell style seat is also a given, but this will take 7-10 months for tooling and fitment development.
I realize some of the following bikes are W650s, but this is where my head is at for my " EZT100:"
Thanks to Deus Ex Machina and CRD for the inspiration.
This bike needs to be finished by June, so this thread should move quick. Please feel free to pipe up with your wish list for Hinkley bolt ons.
Mufflers, perhaps?
What pipes do you guys recommend? Paint scheme? The frame will remain stock, but tins are getting the goods from Josh at OSH.
Thanks again to DEM and CRD of Europe for their inspirational motorcycles
Stay tuned…
McGoo
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