The custom scene is scattered with craftspeople that do more than just build awesome motorcycles. James Fawcett is a prime example. As Slipstream Creations he makes furniture, paints bicycle frames, does ad-hoc welding and fabrication jobs, and even upcycles spark plugs to create coat racks. He also finds time to build custom motorcycles like this…
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Ex-girlfriends have a habit of leaving things behind, but a motorcycle is rarely on the list. Yet that’s exactly how Federal Moto got their hands on this sweet little 1976 Honda CB360T. “This bike belonged to an ex-girlfriend. It was a basket-case project in the early days of Federal Moto,” says builder Peter Müller. “She…
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We’ll admit: Brat-café style Honda customs are a dime a dozen. But top shelf finishes and attention to detail are far more rare, and this classy CB360T has both in spades. It’s the work of James Fawcett—a creative-at-large based in St. Louis, Missouri. Operating as Slipstream Creations, James applies his skills to making furniture, painting…
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I must confess, I get excited every time a ‘budget build’ from a professional outfit lands in my inbox. The true masters are those that can do the most with the least—finding innovative ways to build bikes that are humble in price without sacrificing an iota of aesthetic prowess. This sharp little Honda CB360 from…
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There’s a freewheeling spirit about the Southern California motorcycle scene that I find strangely compelling. And these shots of a classic Honda…
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