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Who's planning to make the ride up to Gisborne for the Shannons Classic Motorcycle Show this Sunday? Weather is looking perfect for it so far

Did anyone get along to Chopped last weekend? was an excellent 3 days as always. We had the Yamaha YL1 out on the track half a dozen times over the Saturday and Sunday and had a great time checking out all the cars and bikes. Here's a few of the bike highlights, full photo album at...

How many on here got out to be involved in the DGR this year? Melbourne ride was fantastic, great weather (aside from 100km/h winds :o ), amazing range of bikes and great outfits. Here's a few of my favourite bikes from teh day, more photos at https://www.facebook.com/suuscustoms?fref=ts

Just got this on the road this week, looking forward to a first proper ride over the weekend :) Not sure what I'll be doing to it so thought I would pop it in Specials. 1986 Honda CBX 260 (same year as me), nice lightweight little bike that you don't see too often. Will give it a few little...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone was planning to head out to GreazeFest this weekend? Brisbane show has been a good one for years so hopefully Melbourne is too. Sandown Park Raceway both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, I'll be there the whole time with work but will hopefully get a bit of a...

Not as creative as some of the other artwork on here, but I thought I'd post up the Tshirt design I'm currently finalising. Any preferences in colour?

If you could have the perfect retro/vintage style motorbike jacket what would it be? What would it look like and what features would it have? We're looking at whether it is possible to get a top quality vintage style jacket with the features people want to see, made here in Australia. I have a...

I thought a few of you may be interested in the biggest project to hit the Suus workshop at the moment. I picked up the frame a while ago because it was too cool to miss. 1930's Coventry Eagle pressed steel frame. The height of simplicity complete with riveted together head stock, these...

It's damn cold over here in Melbourne at the moment, which is putting a real damper on riding enthusiasm. Working through all the vintage jackets we have in the factory I can't help but be drawn to a few, and I was wondering what your favourite jacket is, modern or vintage, and what draws you...

I've recently discovered there are a couple of 50cc endurance scooter races in Australia, and they look like an absolute hoot! They vary between 3 hours and 24 hours depending on the race and are aimed at 50cc production scooters. Being a big fan of retro vehicles and silly endeavours I would...

I don't know whether it is common worldwide but I know over here most people tend to leave their helmet with their bike when parked up out in public. This got me thinking, what does everyone do to secure and protect your helmet? Do you have a cover for it on a wet day? Do you lock it to the...

I thought I'd split this out of the Salt Lake 50cc thread for ease. Below are the details on parts that I am currently in the process of making for the Skyteam Aces. Parts will be bolt-on as much as possible so that any owner with a spanner can fit them themselves. I will endeavour to keep...

Thought some of you may like this. A new personal project - a cheap runabout which I can modify over time. Honda CB 250 RS, bought for a whopping $400. Oil leaks from both rocker covers, wiring has been hacked, indicator lenses broken, side cover missing, but it starts first kick and seems to...

After several months of hard slog I am very excited to announce the official launch of the result of this - Suus - will be happening May 9th at the Kustom Kommune in Collingwood, Victoria. Come on down after work to have a drink with us, check out the bikes we raced on the salt flats at Speed...

A few photos of the Broadford Bike Bonanza for those who couldn't make it: A few extra photos are available at http://suus.com.au/broadford-bike-bonanza-2014/

I know there has been a few comments over time about snapping Ace bolts around the bike. I was wondering if we could get a list here of which bolts were an issue for everyone/which bolts people would like replacements for? Through work I have access to a nut and bolt supplier with a fantastic...

I'm looking at getting some leather tool rolls made up and was hoping for some recommendations from you guys on what you would like to have in your bike tool roll? My current one has a couple of good screwdrivers (one with swappable tips to save space), 8/10/12mm double ended spanners, a small...

Hi All, This one has me a bit thrown. I am building up a Yamaha YL1 Twinjet. 100cc 2 cylinder 2 stroke. I need to fit a kill switch to it (they never same with one, only a key for on/off) and am not sure how to wire it. I have bought an aftermarket on(open) off(closed) kill switch and...

Hi All, I am looking for a different speedo for the 50, and was wondering how I would go about fitting one. I'm not sure about the 125s, but the 50 is a cable driven speedo, how do I go about driving an aftermarket electric one? Are spacers avaible to replace the cable drive on the front hub?

With the Ace ticking along nicely it's time to introduce the older cousin, our lovely Yamaha YL1 'Twinjet'. 100cc, 2 stroke twin. All original down to the user handbook. There is currently an intermittant short somewhere causing it to start and run on a varying number of cylinders, otherwise...