Helix exhaust update

Been working on the Helix straight pipe exhaust. All stainless parts which I make on the good old lathe. For me making the braces for welding is easiest using plywood strips, bolts and nuts.

new handlebar for the Helix

installed the handlebar yesterday. Has a nice narrow fit. Proper bosozoku style!I'll take it back off for paint en maybe colorful surprise...

Helix handlebar shizzle

fabricating a custom handlebar for the Helix. came from a Yamaha SR500. Narrowed the middle and gave it serious pullback, probably 400mm.

two storey motorcycle stack

It's a bit crowded in the workshop...

Michael's 1980 RV90 rebuild

Me and Michael are putting together his Suzuki RV90. Bought it about three months ago with a 'sleeping' registration; it hasn't been on the road for about 20 years. After firing it up we parted it for a clean up and paint. Eventually we will probably swap the engine for a 4 stroke 140cc. 

parts for winter project Honda Helix

I'm saving up new parts for winter. Time to swap the original Helix front wheel for a 12 inch spoke wheel from a PitsterPro bike with a 120/70-12 tyre . Plus a Japan import adapter for a custom handlebar. The Helix stainless exhaust and the fatty swap 'n stretch for the Elite is also still on the agenda. The list is long, but slowly will get there...

DDW2014

Some images of the work I presented at the Dutch Design week Eindhoven 2014. The collection of stools and tables was a success and the napkin holder as well

the lathe through the fish eye lens

cutting stainless rods for the stools...

Workshop

planer setup for some fresh teak boards.

Dutch Design Week Eindhoven 2014 preparations

Busy times. 
This year I will presenting new designs at the Dutch Design Week Eindhoven. Together with Goedele I will be launching 'de Werkplaatssessies'. Products in small series made in our own workshop. From design and development to production and sales all in one. Workshop - Store- Website.
I'll be posting images of all things in preparation towards 18-26 Oktober, including workshop mayhem and chaos…

the International CSC

the godfathers nose-to-nose. 

the International CSC stands for the International Classic Scooter Customs, Custom Scooter Classics, Custom Scooter Crew or Custom Scooter Club.My big scheme to start an International Custom Honda CN250-CH250 something…

new seat for the Helix

A new metallic purple seat made by Miller Kustom Upholstery. Great job!

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 's-Hertogenbosch 2014

The second edition of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 's-Hertogenbosch took place on the 28th of September. A great day; beautiful weather, lots of nice bikes and a cheerful number of riders.
Riding the Helix in front of a lot of cool bikes was bliss.

the Elite/Spacy tail light like it probably was designed by Honda

I guess the design department of Honda intended to make the tail light in between the indicators, but ended up with it being somewhere dangling at the bottom.
My plan is to fix it and put it back where it looks best.
I could easily remove the decal and the metallic paint at the back with thinner. I will make a new housing for the light and place the glass back with a red semi transparent foil.

working on the new Helix exhaust

Apologies from the lack of posts. Too many unimportant distractions. 
I've been working on the Helix exhaust, finding the parts. I plan to do a long and straight pipe, probably with a separate extension, so I can still park it in the workshop. This setup is still too long, but the stainless pipe has the right diameter.