TAMARIT PEGASO

There have been a few scene-haters out there lately; criticising bikes, builders, websites and the people involved. Nothing new or different there, and to a degree there might be an overload of particular types of donor motorcycle but I do think some folk are missing the point. If you could quit your mundane 9-5 job to do something that made your heart sing and your soul come alive, whilst paying the mortgage and putting food on the table; you’d do it, right? Of course you would, or you wouldn’t be at your desk 30 minutes before lunchtime sneaking a look at the latest Bike Shed offering and letting your mind drift off into a mini daydream. Obviously not everyone reading this has a crap job or hates what they do but you get the point.

The guys from Tamarit Spanish Motorcycles had dream jobs, making go-faster and look-cooler parts for Triumph Bonnevilles and Thruxtons. But they kept on dreaming, drinking cervezas, spent hours chatting about designs and ideas before setting up their own workshop. Living the dream, paying the rent and having a good time; anyone out there still not want to swap? Oh, did I mention that their workshop is right on the beach, under a Mediterranean sun, with mountain roads a morning’s ride away? How about now?

This is their take on the Bonneville, a scrambler they call Pegaso, a 2006 carb’d model. The usual strip, clean and powder coat gives a foundation for mounting the in-house fabricated components. The seat and tail unit is the most visually grabbing and steers away from the stumpy Brat-style that has become commonplace. The unit is plug and play, mounting to the standard fixings and requires only basic tools.

In fact the rear mudguard is considerably longer than the non-existent custom rules seem to allow, but visually this works, balanced by the full on braced motocross one mounted up front, branded as “The Grand Bastard”. Certainly enough to keep the pesky sand out of your eyes when riding down the beach to meet your buddies for a BBQ and sea-cooled beers.

Proportions, lines, balance and execution; tick. Bars are Renthal with the necessary mini speedo unit. Pegs fore and aft are milled from billet aluminium in a BMX stunt peg style.

The “Papillion” headers and mufflers incorporate small internal baffles for crisp sound and desert sled look, again, they bolt straight on without needing a degree in MechanicalAstroMegaEngineering.

The sump guard is made from thick aluminium with large speed/cooling holes, to keep out the largest roost and protect from gnarly tree roots. It looks purposeful too, if that’s what matters to you most.

Damn it, I could have saved myself the time and just put a link to their shop along with this handy diagram.

For those of you not enjoying the chilly, rainy day in London, here’s a video for a few minutes escapism.

So, there’s another Triumph in The Shed but remember that dreams make the world a better place and the more people that follow them can only be a positive. Well, that’s my view anyway.

In the words of the man on the street in the opening sequence of Beverly Hills Cop; “Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don’t; but keep on dreamin’ – this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin’.”

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REDMAX SPEEDSHOP CB750

Steve Hilary and the Redmax Speedshop hardly need an introduction, essentially, if you want a Street Tracker and don’t want to wait for Mule to send you one from the ‘States, Steve will build you something pretty special. Not just Trackers though, have a look at their website for a  selection of Cafe Racers for sale and mid build projects. Once you’re done with reading this and check out the Ducafe that featured at the Bike Shed events and is one of my favourite customs of the last few years.

Steve had been waiting for a Kawasaki to cross his bows in order to build a Mad Max style ’70s Cafe Racer, instead, this CB750 SOHC turned up. While other projects were being fettled and finished the tatty and unloved Honda sat in the corner awaiting attention. Eventually bench space freed up and she was stripped down, undies and all.

The frame and ancillaries received a good ol’ coat of black powder whilst the engine had a makeover. It seemed a shame not to squeeze a few more ponies out so an 850cc big bore kit was fitted. The original pipes were binned and replaced with a 4-into-1 and GP style ‘silencer’, it really burbles now!

Clip ons and alloy rear sets sort out the riding position and cafe look and to cope with the extra welly, Yamaha forks with Tarrozzi brace sharpen up the front and a pair of Hagon shocks balance the rear. An own brand Redmax ally mudguard keeps some crud off the lovely fresh motor. Wheels are satin black rather than gloss, with original Honda discs and polished Art Deco looking rear calliper. Pirelli make lovely calendars, and tyres, so here is a nice pair.

The Redmax parts store was raided for a Cafe tank and Norvil seat, but the front fairing was liberated from Steve’s own Norton Commando. A custom oil tank and battery box tidy up the rear triangle but maintain a period look and stop the profile from looking to front heavy. A Koso speedo in chrome tells you when you’re having too much fun, if you’re even looking.

Kind of timely with the new Mad Max film trailer hitting the net, but unintentionally, this CB has turned out to mix a bit of 1970s bridge to bridge racer with a Toecutter special. I for one would love to give chase to a Ford Falcon while riding this.

Fibreglass Tracker and Cafe Racer parts-a-plenty in the Redmax shop, take a look. Pics by Greg Moss.

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GARB: LEFT COAST

Rogue Territory Work Shirt ($220). Acne Studios Jeans ($200). A.P.C. Vintage Jersey Crew Sweater ($135). Nike for J.Crew Killshot 2 Sneakers ($70). Apolis Washed Linen Pocket Square ($32). Miansai Trice Silver Bracelet ($95). Michael Shields Anatomy of LA Book ($225). Mismo MS Shopper Bag ($276). Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer ($155). Rolex SS Airking Tiffany & Co Watch ($3,750). IVO Pocket Knife ($28). Stussy Khaki Summer Camo Wallet ($25). Web-Tex British Military Caribiner ($33). Makr Key Bottle Opener ($15).

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