Ftr223 Custom

[Norine Wiltshire]

Iremoved the airbox completely and added a stack which I sourced from Japan as well as a Supertrapp muffler from the states. The header was wrapped in fiberglass heat wrap to compliment the cool exhaust system. The Supertrapp exhaust uses a system of disks, which have a larger opening on one end causing an acceleration of the exhaust gases exiting the engine, very similar to the venturi effect. With the modified exhaust and intake design the bikes performance improved notably.

Next, I removed all the plastic body parts, removed the front and rear fenders as well as the ugly taillight and number-plate brackets. Once it was stripped down, I took a grinder to it and removed all the OEM brackets from the frame and re-sprayed it in flat black.

For the finishing touches I added some fork boots and a Daytona speedo from Japan as well as some new grips and Renthal handlebars from the UK. I kept the stock tank, because I really love how the lines flow with the seat. The tank and headlight and other bits were also painted in black to match the new colour scheme. Lastly, I added some really cool vintage badges off a 1982 Honda CB which I found on eBay. To me there is great beauty in imperfection and I wanted to keep the old scuffed up look.

This bike is really loud, really fun and really fast. I like to think of it as a BMX with an engine. As an ode to this bikes Japanese origin and styling cues I aptly named her the Yakuza. Well done Wes, we dig it!

Patrick Flynn, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, combines over a decade of OEM motorcycle marketing experience with his passion for custom builds. Since 2008, he has been the driving force behind The Bullitt, a digital platform celebrating the art and culture of motorcycles.

The stock color (virgin beige) of the fuel tank and front fender area and the red of the rear suspension are used as a color scheme (calipers are painted red), and the rest of the bike is summed up as much as possible in black. (Chain and exhaust pipes are gold, silencers are silver.) Additional riding signs such as hazard, passing, and position lights. Lights were changed to LED for better visibility and design. Equipped with the grip heater and a driver's recorder. So-called "Neo Retro".

Main jets, spark plugs, air filter, driven sprocket replacement, and silencer adjustments were made to bring the overall speed, torque, and exhaust sound up to the desired and necessary level. Rear brake shoes were replaced to make it easier to handle brake turns from the rear lock.

A foreigner who rides in Japan, Japanese call this "Gaijin Rider". Third year in the Webike global team. He feels and shares the real bike life in Japan then presents you how interesting Japanese customs are.

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