Untame
Been Around the Block
Howdy from the Coulee Region of the Mississippi River Valley.
48 years old and never ridden a motorcycle in my life. My dad saw a couple people killed on motorcycles and wouldn't let us have anything to do with them. I have to admit, they don't seem that safe on most public roads because of the way people drive, the road conditions (sand), or worst of all... deer.
I am currently a mechanical engineer, and I have Solidworks as well as a 3D printer at my disposal. In my past I built (professionally) replica exotic cars as well as restorations of rare prewar cars (like Bugatti, Delahaye, Ferrari. Tojeiro, etc.), so I have some mechanical and fabrication experience. (But my garage doesn't have the same tool selection, and my budget is definitely more restricted!)
I am looking to pick up a Japanese cafe project bike to work on with my daughter. Ideally, I would like to get one for her and one for me to work on side by side. She is 15 years old, so I am thinking nothing bigger for her than a 350T (maybe smaller). I'd like a 350-550 twin, but not opposed to a four. Looking primarily at Honda, but would also consider the right Kawasaki. Would be cool if we had identical CB350T bikes to finish out as his/hers.
The back roads in the Coulee Region really are a treat to cruise. Don't need a lot of speed to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Here is a picture of my last build. 69cc 2-stroke Trek.
48 years old and never ridden a motorcycle in my life. My dad saw a couple people killed on motorcycles and wouldn't let us have anything to do with them. I have to admit, they don't seem that safe on most public roads because of the way people drive, the road conditions (sand), or worst of all... deer.
I am currently a mechanical engineer, and I have Solidworks as well as a 3D printer at my disposal. In my past I built (professionally) replica exotic cars as well as restorations of rare prewar cars (like Bugatti, Delahaye, Ferrari. Tojeiro, etc.), so I have some mechanical and fabrication experience. (But my garage doesn't have the same tool selection, and my budget is definitely more restricted!)
I am looking to pick up a Japanese cafe project bike to work on with my daughter. Ideally, I would like to get one for her and one for me to work on side by side. She is 15 years old, so I am thinking nothing bigger for her than a 350T (maybe smaller). I'd like a 350-550 twin, but not opposed to a four. Looking primarily at Honda, but would also consider the right Kawasaki. Would be cool if we had identical CB350T bikes to finish out as his/hers.
The back roads in the Coulee Region really are a treat to cruise. Don't need a lot of speed to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Here is a picture of my last build. 69cc 2-stroke Trek.