“I’ve been working on cars since I was 16, however I’ve only been into bikes for the last 18 months. I was originally looking for a moped to ride to the train station, but thankfully my mate Sam convinced me to buy his CD250U instead, and from then on I’ve been hooked on custom bikes. I soon devoured blogs such as Pipeburn, Return of the Cafe Racers (aww shucks!), and BikeExif and quickly jumped on eBay to look for a project bike. I located a ’72 CB250 not far from home, picked it up the next day and had it stripped down to a bare frame the following day.”
“The frame and wheels were sent off for powdercoating whilst I tore down the engine, treating it to a reconditioned head and fresh gaskets. I tried hard not to run pipe wrap on the headers, however it was too costly to purchase new pipes, and minor pitting on the originals meant ceramic coating was ruled out. The stock rims were relaced with stainless spokes and fit with oversized Firestone ANS tires, 4.00 on the front, and 4.50 on the rear, inspired by the Holiday Customs CB450. Both the front and rear fenders were chopped down, with the rear being mounted slightly lower, and the front receiving water cut alloy brackets to suit the larger rolling diameter wheels.”
Some of the other trick parts Matt has added to the Honda include a Daytona speedo, indicators and mirror, some Posh grips, a Dime City Cycles taillight and levers, Bates style headlight and custom switches. Matt is”super stoked” with the result of his first Salty Speed Co. build and is selling the bike to fund his second build, a Yamaha YB100. I can’t wait.
