It has been far too long since I've been able to do anything even vaguely motorcycle-related; that said, I managed to finally get this beautiful piece of furniture done, with the help of my dad, our favorite carpenter (after Jesus, of course), and Marcellini of Aprilia:

I don't know when I'll be able to go back to spending some time at the garage, or better still on the road, so there's no point keeping this blog going for the time being.

I leave you with the archive of the blog (to the right) or you can go back to the beginning and work your way through it all, or you can browse posts using "labels" (also to the right).

Take it easy, and keep it rubber-side down.

Sightings

There have been reports of sightings of a weird green creature ripping around at night on the streets of Rome. It is said that a crazed blond rider was spotted on this thing, followed by a fruity thunderous exhaust note and a real presence of torque.

It is so very nearly ready, you guys...

By leaps and bounds...

The Firebird Scrambler takes shape and is very nearly ready to spin those gorgeous wheels (the front one is being built at the moment).

And how about those tires?! Not the usual K81s, or modern Avon or even the predictable TKC 80... these are Heidenau K67, and they really suit the look of this motorcycle. Good choice Witold.

What you can't see is the wiring: complete, and nowhere will you find a neater, more reliable job than what this guy can do with electrics. If the subject is no longer black magic to me, it is in part thanks to Witold, who knows his stuff and know how to explain it so you don't burn a coil or set yourself on fire.

A slim, nimble bike, a nice tall handlebar, high exhausts and a killer paintjob: this one is truly going to be turning heads.

The nocturnality of a cool Karmann Ghia