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April 15, 2021
Marc Lemay's 1971 Honda CB350
I have always been fascinated by motorcycles my whole life but didn’t dive headfirst into them until I got my license in 2005. That was when I first heard the term “Café Racer”. When I read about the history of café racers, and what they were all about, I fell in love with them. I just felt like, “This is me; this is who I am.” From that moment, I knew I was going to have to build one someday soon. I could already picture it in my head, down to every detail.
Years went by, and although I had a small fleet of motorcycles now to fuel my passion, I still didn’t have my café racer. The dream was still there, but it just never felt like it was the right time to start such a project. Eventually, I met my now wife, Kimberly. After a year or so, her father, Keith, sat down and told me all about his old ’71 Honda CB350 out in the shed. Being an avid Honda motorcycle enthusiast, I was more than excited to hear about it. He told me several great stories, and fond memories he had of the bike. He then proceeded to say, I would be doing him a favor if I took it off his hands. It had been in the shed for 26 years, and it was serving as his parking stop for his lawn tractor. When he pulled the tractor in and bumped into the bike, he knew he was in far enough for the doors of the shed to close behind it.
December 14, 2020
Toby Jones Skunkworks CB400F Project
My little hobby shop, the Chattahoochee Skunkworks, is pleasantly tucked away in the foothills of north Georgia and I have a thing for the Honda CB400F. Although I’ve built several different bikes over the past few years, I always keep an eye out for stray, neglected CB400Fs to rescue. This 400 is the fifth one I’ve built and there is another one in the planning stages. It seems like these little light weight high revving bikes were designed for the twisty mountain roads in our neck of the woods.
October 10, 2019
2019 Barber Vintage Festival
Once again, the biggest vintage bike event in the US has come and gone, leaving lasting impressions and great memories. I’m talking about none other than the 15th annual Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival. Every October we gear up and head north, to get to the south… Birmingham is a wonderful big little town. It has a rich history, all the southern charm and hospitality you could ask for and some truly beautiful riding. The people are prideful of their slice of Americana and eager to share the spoils. It’s easy to get swept into the local culture and you might even hear a little drawl creeping into your accent if you hang around too long.
August 13, 2019
Ride or Rot Vintage Bike Show
A vintage motorcycle event for everybody! Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
August 7, 2019
Cafe Racer Magazine Reader's Ride-In Show
Cafe Racer Magazine's 11th Annual Readers' Ride-In Bike Show - Saturday, August 11 from 10 - 4! Event takes place at War Memorial Park in Sewickley, PA.
June 2, 2019
Rockin Route 66 Festival in Tucumcari, NM
Rockin Route 66 Festival in Tucumcari, NM June 27th - 30th, 2019 on historic Route 66
May 14, 2019
2-Stroke Extravaganza
Are you in Southern California? This weekend, ride on May 18, show on May 19.
May 14, 2019
The Moto Social Chicago
Chicago, Illinois. The 2nd weekend of every month from May through September. Same time, different place.
April 9, 2019
Handbuilt Motorcycle Show - Austin, TX
Don't miss-out on the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, TX from April 12-14.
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