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45th International Hot Rod & Rock Show ’26 Last weekend, a show was held here in Tampere — practically on home ground — where the Honda was once again on display. The weekend felt noticeably lighter this time, as the event was basically right next door. At the Show The bike also got to enjoy...

47th American Car Show 2026 Another long exhibition weekend behind us. This time the destination was the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre for ACS 2026. Prep & Arrival Final polishing and “packaging” of the bike in Tampere — then loaded into the vehicle and off we go. Found the display...

Very good question. Persian flying carpets. :D Apparently this has been around for a long time, but solid colors would make the bikes stand out better.

Central Finland Motorcycle Show 2026 (Jyväskylä) This weekend the motorcycle show was held in Jyväskylä, and I have to say — overall it was a very successful event. The level of the custom builds was high. As usual, a large portion of the bikes were from the Harley-Davidson scene, but the...

I completely agree. I partly believe that there is also something wrong with the Finns themselves. :D As a nation, we are generally not very active in giving feedback, development ideas, voting, or generally doing anything that is not mandatory. It's sad at times...

Work commitments and a busy schedule outside the garage have reduced the time spent on the bike lately, so progress over the past two weeks has been minimal. I’ve been playing with the idea of adding some subtle decals to the bike. Below are a few rough visual examples of what that could look...

The past few weeks have been a bit quieter, but steady progress has still been made. Holes were added to the mat under the electrical components as suggested. We’ll keep an eye on operating temperatures and see whether components like the regulator need to be relocated fully outside. That...

Great to hear that the bike is liked across "class boundaries". The color was a great choice (imo) and it also received a lot of compliments at the expo.

Thanks! I’m still not sure I really deserved this Best of the Best trophy, because there were so many truly special and perfectly executed custom builds on display — but on the other hand, I really do deserve it 😄 If I’ve inspired even one of you, or anyone who has seen this project or followed...

MP 2026 Motorcycle Show Before the show, I made an information board to place next to the bike, so even those not deeply familiar with motorcycles could understand the starting point of the project and how far it has come. Bike loaded up and off to the show. And then the actual show –...

DEADLINE 1 REACHED The schedule held and the bike is fully assembled. We even had about 1.5 days to spare. I have to say at this point that when this project started back in 2015, the original plan was for it to take roughly 1–1.5 years. Ambition and a touch of madness kicked in hard, and the...

Almost There… A lot of hours have been spent in the garage, and assembly is surprisingly time-consuming — even though most of the work is fairly straightforward bolt-on stuff. That said, the situation is excellent and the bike is now very close to being finished. Just final detailing and the...

Step by Step Toward a Finished Result Controls & Cockpit Installation of the handlebar controls is underway. Motogadget buttons, clutch lever with cable, and grip have been installed. The carbon fiber plate for the gauge cluster and the gauge itself are now in place, as well as the “name...

Easy and Fun… Assembly is moving forward at a fast pace, and right now it looks like we’re progressing on a solid schedule. There are 15 days left to get the bike fully assembled before heading to the show — so “plenty of time,” right? :D A mistake happened during carburetor assembly and a...

I understand what you are talking about. At least the bike is more complete (almost fully complete) than last time 2018 when it was in the same show :laugh2:

Time to Open Up About the Deadlines Maybe now it’s finally safe to talk a bit more openly about the deadlines. In the past, whenever I’ve publicly shared target schedules, they haven’t quite been met — but this time things are looking good enough that I dare to do it again 😄 DEADLINE 1 The...

Thanks guys for your comments and ideas. Actually I have been thinking about this and just like Old-Crow wrote first just the fins on the head and most likely only the fins on the head. My consern was first that everything else is black, so how would it look. But now when I didn't get all black...

PROGRESS CONTINUES… More time has once again been spent in the garage — and the same pace will continue over the coming weeks. Engine Painting Completed The engine has now been fully painted and clear-coated: Primer Color Clear coat As an amateur builder and painter, I’m happy with the...

The Project is Moving Forward on Schedule! Several parts have been ordered… Bearings removed from the swingarm and wheels… Axles and adapters machined at a workshop… Parts cleaned for painting like maniac… The last welding jobs were also completed (good thing I spotted the need before...

Honda CB750K(Z) 1979. The project has Mikuni VM29SS flatslide carburetors from a Suzuki GSXR 750 (1985). The situation is starting to be such that the engine can be started after a comprehensive engine overhaul and the question is the injectors and adjustments. It would be a good idea to get...

Disassembly Phase Started — and Almost Completed Day 1 Disassembly began and reached roughly 50% completion. Day 2 Disassembly and the cleaning/prepping of parts reached about 75% completion. Day 3 Disassembly completed 100%. Still finishing and preparing the parts before paint —...

A New Milestone Reached in the Project! More garage days have been spent, and the project is progressing brilliantly. The rear cowl is now finished — handcrafted from aluminum by Tomi’s Custom Garage (https://www.tomiscustomgarage.com/garage/index.htm) — not a paid ad! I’m extremely happy with...

The bike has been taken to Parkano, where the rear cowl and its mounts are being made completely from scratch out of aluminum. FedEx also delivered the cables made by Venhill. Excellent in quality and, compared to my own "prototype versions," perfectly correct — can’t wait to test them once...

I have to agree with you ;) It was pretty random try with AI and the photo with bronze wheels touched my soft spot hard. Well we will see what is my final decision White/silver wheels is also my least favorite because those seems to be like "detached from the bike".

Throttle and clutch cables are ready from Venhill in the UK. They were shipped today and are now on their way to Finland. The total cost came to around €120, which is fairly reasonable — at least they’ll be proper quality (assuming my measurements are correct). The bike will head to Parkano...

Thanks! I'll try to keep updates coming now in every two-three weeks at least. Thanks!

1,5 years later... 10-year milestone reached! It’s been a while since the last update, but the project hasn’t been forgotten. On September 15, 2025, a milestone was reached — the project has now been ongoing for ten (10) years!!! 🥳 Over the past couple of months, the project has been actively...

BIG UPDATE! A lot of more parts have been ordered - Front fender - Motogadget new buttons for the handlebar - Motogadget wiring harness - Front headlight "cap" - Nuts, bolts, washers - Automatic fuse - Rear brake banjo bolt with brake light switch - Rear fender - Leather straps for attaching...

I need comment on this one. Strongly differing opinions were found and encountered in different projects/forums regarding the placement of the regulator and cdi parts. Some strongly believe that the parts in question (circled in blue) should be placed in the undercarriage in terms of cooling...

New Year and couple weeks has gone by but the project has seen more progress than in last three years. 😬 Motivation is high and I again see clearly the vision in my head. Let's keep it that way. Basically in last two weeks me and my father has been assembling the bike as far we can. This way...