My TR1 Cafe Racer - a tribute to my late brother Kevin

[Oneorangedog]

So after numerous challenges, some of which I solved with the help of DoTheTon members, my TR1 build is complete and its a cracker!

Its been shown at the Bike Shed Festival in London, and its also featured in Pipeburn and Iron & Air.
https://www.pipeburn.com/home/2019/10/03/the-ultimate-tribute-yamaha-tr1-by-alec-birkbeck.html

It took about 2 years to complete, all new parts are designed by me and some are made by me too.
Notable people who helped / made stuff for me:
Pete and Phil of Carrot Cycles for lathe work, cables and their brains.
Shane at STG performance exhausts
Ed at Core Motorcycle seating
Richard at TabIIclassics [hand made tank]
My old man for his trailer/driving
Noel Whittall for lending his lathe

and here is a short riding clip - its a gorgeous sounding exhaust!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8YUFGG1RA

loads more pics and clips on my instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alec.birkbeck/

 

[Jimbonaut]

I saw your feature on Pipeburn - here's to you mate, your bike and your brother. That's one heck of a tribute.

 

[Oneorangedog]

Thanks very much Jimbonaut.

 

[Luugo86]

Beautiful bike man. Well done, and a great tribute.

 

[Oneorangedog]

Thank you sir.
It's been a difficult journey at times, but that's all forgotten when I ride this bike.

 

[Redbird]

It's been a difficult journey at times, but that's all forgotten when I ride this bike.

Forgotten... and yet Remembered at the same time. It's interesting how the mind focuses more on the good memories.
I have a somewhat similar story to yours, but with my Dad. I can relate.

Good on ya Dude. Awesome tribute, and awesome build

 

[ridesolo]

That's one great looking ride. Very nicely done!

 

[Oneorangedog]

So, Vitor of Racer TV has kindly made a lovely short film about this TR1 build.... Racer TV
Probably my final publication of this bike... its wrapped up for winter now.
Enjoy

 

[peteGSX]

Mate that's awesome, great job! That exhaust does sound great too (just watched your Youtube clip).

 

[Oneorangedog]

Mate that's awesome, great job! That exhaust does sound great too (just watched your Youtube clip).

Thanks Pete, feel free to share it...