All of the work was performed in-house - custom metal fabrication, paint, powder coating, and upholstery - and we love how it turned out. Ultimately, this bike turned out just how we envisioned. A small custom aluminum skid plate, as well as a custom pannier rack give this bike the dual sport feel and functionality we were after. Up front, we stuck to the vintage theme and fitted a 1975 Honda CB500T fork, for even more clearance and suspension travel, along with a front disc brake. A custom subframe and seat, along with longer-than-stock Hagon rear shocks helped increase the ground clearance and provide a better fit for a taller rider. With this build, we wanted to turn up the dial on versatility and off-road ability just a bit, while keeping that vintage Honda style and charm. The 1971 Honda C元50 Scrambler was always a fun, reliable, and versatile bike. Honda C元50 Dual Sport: In the Builder’s Words
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Below, we get the full story on beautiful, extremely well-sorted C元50. To that end, James added taller suspension and DOT knobbies, whipped up a new subframe and seat, fabricated a panniers rack and skid plate, restored the original tank and graphics, and much more. “With this build, we wanted to turn up the dial on versatility and off-road ability just a bit, while keeping that vintage Honda style and charm.” That’s as true today as it was then, and this 1971 Honda C元50 Scrambler is a prime example - a bike whose original character, style, and functionality have been amplified, brought into a greater state of realization. Machines built to be ridden and enjoyed.” The result are builds that are not mere showpieces, but rider experiences. “James’s philosophy is less about wild, one-off fabrication than thoughtful execution of a design that accentuates the original lines, style, and unique character of each bike. As we wrote of James’s work back in 2018… Today, he builds some of the most well-sorted Honda CB builds in the country, as well as some really nifty spark plug coat racks and phone stands. Louis, who’s worked as a graphic designer, auto mechanic, web developer, auto body pro, and in construction before opening his workshop. It is naïve to assume that the scrambler is meant to be a scrambler - it’s not.” - Cycle, 1968Įnter our friend James Fawcett of Slipstream Creations, based in St. “As in the case of most street scramblers, ‘street’ is emphasized above ‘scrambler’ and doubt arises regarding the bike’s suitability for bashing around rocks and pines. The C元50 Scrambler version featured a 19-inch front wheel and beautiful high-mount exhaust, but it was more of a styling exercise than a truly capable dual-purpose motorcycle: The 350 Honda twin was anvil reliable, with over 300,000 copies being sold in the USA alone, it was one of the most popular motorcycles ever produced.” - Super Hunky The 324cc, 33-horsepower parallel-twin engine earned a reputation for rugged reliability that continues in vintage racing circles today. Introduced in 1969, the Honda C元50 was the factory scrambler version of the CB350 twin, one of Honda’s most successful machines. Slipstream Creations builds a more versatile, capable Honda Scrambler…
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