BIKE BUILDS

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Bike Builds and Restorations

Harley Beach Racer - Build

Hoxton Moto's build of a Harley Davidson Beach Racer from a 1974 Ironhead 1000cc. Hand built by Hoxton Moto ally fuel tank, oil tank, air intake, race plates and seat pan. Handle Bars, mudguard, levers, grips, instruments, front brake and lighting from autojumbles. Girder Forks and Rear Suspension manufactured and fitted by Jake Robbins Engineering. Seat covered by Glenn Moger.

'Article 58' Sprint Bike Build - Chapter Four (Finale)

In this episode 4, the sprint bike arrives at the Malle Mile event. Jake, Will and Jon get the bike started for a couple of unofficial test runs.

Jon lines up for the sprint, selects 3rd gear and blasts down the 8th Mile grass strip, winning the head to head easily. Proving difficult to start once warm up, the bike only has one run and is retired.

Apart from the 'Article 58' run, this chapter has some great footage of the Malle Mile event.

 

 

'Article 58' Sprint bike Build - Chapter Three

This is chapter 3 of the build. It starts with a time lapse shot of the complete build by Jake and Will.

Jon the owner is at the workshop to fit all the control cables and brake lines. They complete the ignition system, prime the oil system and fuel up. After numerous failed attempts to start the beast bump starting and bike to bike methods, the bike finally fires up using their vans drive wheel.

 

 

'Article 58' Sprint Bike Build Project - Chapter Two


This is chapter 2 of their build. They have built the ridge frame and are working on the chain & sprocket alinement.

They are also completing a radical set of hand-made grider forks, with a modern twist.

They are still on target to complete the build to debut at the Malle London ‘The Mile’ event on 2nd July - but it's going to be tight.
 

 

'Article 58' Sprint Bike Build Project - Chapter One

Jake and Will are building a sprint bike using an Ariel Frame and Jawa 500cc engine which will run on methanol. Their project will debut at the Malle London event 'The Mile' on 2nd July.

Chapter one, is an overview of the build and is the 1st chapter of a series of short films which follow Jake and Will's progress, as they attempt to complete the build in 6 weeks.

 

 

 

1960's Honda Race Replica 400cc - Part 1

First in a series of short films covering the build of a 'poor man's' 1960's Honda Race Replica

Using a 1970's Honda CB 400/4 as a donor bike, this build successfully mimics the famous Honda Racing style of the 60's period when they first achieved success at the Isle of Man TT. 

 

 

 

 

1960's Honda Race Replica 400cc - Part 2

This second part of the series focuses on the Front Wheel, Drum Brake and Adjustment

LIST of useful suppliers and contacts used to build this bike.

Move curser over company name and click for their website link

 

Honda Racing History and Reference Books

'The Honda Story'  - Published by Haynes Publishing

'Realising The Dream At The TT' - Published by Lily Publications