DCC Bike Builds

With a deep and luxurious scheme shod with black and brass the Brass Cafe pulls hues from the Steampunk genre which is so curiously being explored today. Sporting hand-tooled, solid brass accents and plating, it will follows all the classic cafe lines while forging a path for new ideas and inspiration to be explored by the next generation Cafe Racer builder. Leaving nothing unturned, all the trimmings will be present making any Ton'r more than pleased with the final product.In an effort to pay homage to classic DIY Cafe Racer culture, as much of the original 1968 donor bike was used as possible while modifying the remaining elements for a hand-hewn and "factory-like" look and feel.

A throw back to the garage built bobbers of the sixties, The Dime City "Sixty Five" is our interpretation of what a factory rigid Honda 450 would look like if Soichiro Honda had a taste for the wilder side of life. Simple, clean lines and a well thought out minimalist approach create a unique bike with a level of quality and engineering equal to those rolling off the factory floor in the 60's.

The 50's, and 60's - arguably the best years of British motorcycling. The designs were simple, and nothing but bare necessities were present making the ride and experience almost visceral. At the same time however, the envelope of engineering was pushed again and again, advancing motorcycling one kick at a time to the next kph. Be it the classy combination of black and chrome, the open-air designs, or the performance and engineering advancements, there's no doubt that it was a great time to be a motorcyclist.

This mustn't register on an emotional level. First, grip the tank tightly with your knees. Then, steer with your full body weight and counter with throttle through the turn. Befuddled, he will attempt a hail-mary. Cross him on his exit, rendering him incapable of passing. Then, down-shift, lean hard right and block his second attempt. Now, go high...slow down slightly, giving him the impression he's gaining on you. Last, fracture his mind entirely. Crack the throttle open and let him hear the distinct exhaust note as you pass on the inside, leaving him... breathless...

In summary, passed once honestly. Passed a second time playfully. Left behind indefinitely. This is what it is to ride a Cafe Racer.

Child progeny or bastard son, you decide. Born of a rock star father and a classical piano playing mother, the Dime City "Manx" blends the timeless and iconic world of cafe racers with the high speed adrenaline driven presence found in the platforms of legendary race bikes.

Paying homage to the classic cafe racer, we began with a completely stock standard Honda CB450. We remove all the bits and pieces too far gone for restoration along with those not needed.

As featured in Velocity's Season 2 of Cafe Racer TV the Dime City "Four Hundred" our desire with building the four hundred was to not only resurrect another long since forgotten pile of rusted motorcycle parts, but to pay homage to the gods of speed.

When it comes to building a reliable modern classic there really are only a few options available in the US market. That is, if you're aiming to stick to the guidelines of it being an air-cooled twin with, well how should we say, "deep" roots. For DCC, the only choice is the modern Triumph platform of either a Thruxton or Bonneville.And for those of you who've often wondered - "What does Herm from Dime City Cycles ride on a daily basis" Here's your answer... The Dime City "Thruxton".

When Jason took his fathers Honda Shadow VT800 in late 2010 the plan was to do some slight custom work. Maybe add some modified FLH cruiser style fenders, new bars, paint-work and some other basic modifications. In the end though, the result was to be a comfortable cruiser his father could pilot around town in a relaxed posture.

What was produced over a year later was quite the opposite...

The donor was a rusty old POS that we found, Herm haggled for, and then hauled back to the shop to begin the ceremonial breakdown. Wasting no time, according to Iron and Air they say we demonstrated that they we are raging beasts when it comes to reducing a classic ride down to a bucket of bolts. And we also demonstrated that they're bad ass builders of the highest order by bringing this girl back to life and have her looking hotter than ever.

The Dime City Cycles '78 Honda CB-750K Cafe Racer glows with class. From its show stopping Legendary Motorcycles bodywork, the stainless steel Cone Engineering muffler with 4-into-1 exhaust, to the Progressive Suspension, the DCC 750K Cafe is the styling leader. With its powerful engine and sharp handling, you're guaranteed to grab all the looks from the opposite sex at the local pub.

Forged from a passion to live in the days when men were men and speed was speed, Dime City Cycles has partnered with British Customs, Progressive Suspension and The Speed Merchant to bring you the Triumph CR line of products. An aftermarket accessory ensemble to customize and individualize your modern Triumph Classic in honor of the Gods of Speed.