Hoping to go to Moon eyes show in JAPAN this year.

Hey There people

Well, already 100 degree’s here, so I am catching up on some work and thought I would start a blog today, as I am contemplating going over to Japan and might even build a bike for it if I have time.

 

The Moon Eyes show is an awesome event and many people from the states go over for it, so I am hoping to be able to fly over there and maybe even have a booth. But- time is running out and may not have time to enter but can still attend.

Right now, this is all on paper, but would be great to see some of my Japanese friends and have a look at their rides and of course, their great country.

I am good friends with SHIGE SUGANAMA, he is the owner of Moon eyes  and I have wanted to attend his show for many many years, so will speak to him to see what the chances are of me attending such a cool event.

Logistically a nightmare but I think a container can be sorted to ship a bike there, but time is a ticking, so not sure if I can pull a build off or not but I am definatly thinking about it.

Let me know if anyone else is going out there, as i shall be there with my Cafe Racer and apparel and some parts, as well as the Hot Rod parts like a Model A steel Cab and other goodies.

 

GAS- ELECTRIC CAFE RACER

Here we go with a new concept and as with the price of combustable fuels these day’s, I believe this is now a viable option.

Here we have John Gustafson’s cool Electric/gas powered Cafe Racer.

Some info below is from JOHN.

 

 

GAS/ELECTRIC Cafe racer: Final specs…approx. 325 lbs. Chassis, 1978 Honda CB750K, Custom dropped suspension and modified fuel tank by ASAP Powersports of Rancho Cucamonga, Rocket 5 rear cone by Carpy’s Nostalgia Speed Shop of Anaheim, Modified 1964 VW headlight, Hensim 200cc enduro engine, total of 54hp, 147 lb-ft torque…88 volt lithium iron phosphate nano foam battery pack, 200 amp, 90 volt controller, Enertrac 602 motor, fly-by-wire dual throttle control by G&G Hybrids..Bike designed and built by John Eric Gustafson and Arnold Gregorio.
These are becoming quite a trend, here are just some others out there.
Another Electric set up is OSSA’s answer to the Cafe Racer.

With a throw-back aesthetic and a forward-thinking electric motor, the Barcelona based design firm Arc-Tic has revived theOSSA brand (of 1960′s Grand Prix racing fame) with an all-electric cafe racer concept.

The bike draws its inspiration from the iconic OSSA monocasco 250cc that Spanish racing phenom Santiago Herrero rode to multiple Grand Prix wins until his life was brutally cut short by a crash during the Isle of Man TT. The revolutionary monocascodesign used a lightweight exoskeleton instead of a traditional internal frame. While its two-stroke rotary valve engine only produced a modest 30 horse power, the reduced weight allowed Santiago to throw the bike into tighter corners and come out of them with lighting fast acceleration. Other racing teams were confounded by the level of performance the monocasco was getting, and in 1969 Santiago rode it to three Grand Prix wins. However after his fatal crash in 1970, the OSSA team was so devastated that they withdrew from motorcycle racing all together.

The new all-electric monocasco pays tribute to the innovative design of the original and is intended to be a stylish around-town cafe-racer.  It’s still just a concept, and like most concepts, it stands a good chance of vanishing without a trace.  However, if something as brazenly homely as the Boxx scooter is getting produced, then this gorgeous monocasco should get the green light for sure.

 

 

Another set up thats going good over sea’s.

Voltra: An electric café racer concept from Australia Based in Sydney, Australia, Dan Anderson is studying industrial design and as his final year thesis project, he’s designed the electric bike – Voltra – that you see here. ‘The Voltra is an electric which conveys the visual sense of excitement and exhilaration not currently addressed in the alternative-fuel motorcycle

 

This time a Canadian Gas/Electric Cafe Racer.

 

POWER OUTAGE IS OVER – NOW BACK ON AND RUNNING.

Hey Gang !

Finally back up to speed, the transformer in our business area blew its guts out on Saturday morning at 7am, no phone, no internet and no power.

 

It was 7am on a Saturday morning, I had just completed dropping the kids off at the pool and was all set to get into the workshop and turn a few wrenches, as I have many things to catch up on.

Then, like God dropping a bible, the floor shook and there was a huge flash, like the paparazzi had found me and then, BOOM! A huge explosion that was louder than an Orange sweater.

The transformer not 50 yards from the shop just blew the hell up, it spewed smoke and electrical parts over the road and all the power shot off, this took a 1/2 mile block out and I didn’t get the power on until Sunday, but I didn’t get the Phones and internet on until this afternoon and boy did I have to work fast to get all these Customers orders out, as my Secratary is off to Cancun for a week, starting tomorrow.

 

So, about 5 minutes ago, we finally get everything back up and running, so if you were wondering why the phone line was just ringing and ringing, well it was because of this issue and now all is sorted out and am back up and running at full speed.

I even had to take a dump using my I-phone for light, now that was a task in itself, so no more of that now I am happy to say.

So, I am back online and taking orders and of course can now print the shipping labels to send your parts off too.

Peace and Grease

CARPY

714-744-4597

 

Some of my Cafe Racers over the Years.

 

 

 

 

This was The SS 750 I created quite a few moons ago now and just remembered I had some photo’s of this machine and thought I would put some pics of bikes I created.

 

And next up is another Cafe I built called the Yellow Peril and is still racing around California.

A fun bike to build and ran real hard, the exhaust is one of my Systems.

 

 

 

THRUXTON MOTORCYCLES BECOMES PART OF SHOP.

 

 

Well, I have had a Thruxton for quite a few years now and love the bike and the look as well as its reliabilty.

 

I Registered the company some time back, and now I am in the position to offer Sales and service for said motorcycle from 2000 to present, and am hoping to increase the number of parts and of course apparel that will go along with these cool Motorcycles.

 

The services right now will be general, .i.e.  usual oil and plug changes with air filters, throttle cables, carb cleaning, chains and tires and as I now have another mechanic to come to the shop, we are receiving some great comments from Museums and restoration companies.

I love all Motorcycles but, I do have a passion for the bikes of yester year and this is where we really do come into our own.

This will take a little while to get where we want it, but we hope to cater for all bikes and all people, you don’t have to all look like Marlon Brando from the 1953 cult Classic

“The Wild One ” and we will have Hot Coffee and some sort of grub for you to munch on if you so wish.

 

 

Some parts right now like clutch cables sell fast and we have to re-stock from my homeland in London, but we are here to help and to please, give us a shot as I am sure you will be entertained to say the least.

 

 

But we shall add as we go along,  as many people have asked me about servicing these machines etc and I think now is the time to push a little harder and help everyone else out in this field.

If you love your Triumph Thruxton or Bonneville, then you now know where to come in the city of Orange.

I will be adding as I go along, so hopefully I can cater for all your needs, we are here to help and I sure do look forward to meeting you all.

THE SERVICE SHOP IS OPEN!

THE SERVICE SHOP IS OPEN!

Here at Nostalgia Speed & Cycle…

 

 

 

 

 

We off a number of services that are available to the public.

 

The shop is relatively new, so we are still building and expanding, which means that in time, we shall actually be offering more products and services, so please stay tuned to the website.

Now, the newest addition that we offer to the Cafe Racer and Motorcycle rider is a full service workshop.

We  will be offering Oil changes, Tires and Chains etc to the rider, as well as normal parts and sales services. From new Throttle Cables and clutch etc to complete full Service, oil, chain, tires, plugs, filters etc with a safety check on everything else.

 

We also have a new addition to the team as a Mechanic who has more than 25 years in the 2 and 4 stroke industry where we shall have unique services such as.

Porting and polishing.

Re-Boring barrels

New clutches

Also tuning, and this is for 2 and 4 stroke machines, so, if you have a Kawasaki triple, or a 200 cc scooter, we are your One Stop Shop.

We now offer Upholstery service, send us your tired and worn out seat and let us re-vamp it and make your ride as comfy as your favorite armchair.

Offering many strings to our bow is paramount and now going to offer polishing and chroming options for your motorcycle or Hot Rod with competitive pricing and fast turnaround.

Another addition that we will now be offering here is Wheel spoking, if you need new wheels or just new spokes, we shall offer that service either by dropping off or by mail order, we are here to help and advise,.

On the Hot Rod side, we will offer services for all types, including New tires and rims as well as Radiator fitting and alternator/generator fitting etc, we are passionate in what we do, and we want you to not only have value for money, but we want you to have peace of mind.

We pride ourselves on our service and communication with everyone and I am sure will enjoy your experience with Nostalgia Speed and cycle and we look forward to seeing you soon here in our shop in the City of Orange.

WHAT DO YOU DO?
  • Porting and polishing
  • Re-Boring barrels
  • New clutches
  • Tuning
  • Upholstery service
  • Oil changes
  • Tires and Chains
  • Full Service, oil, chain, tires, plugs, filters, etc

with a safety check on everything else

WHAT DO YOU GOT?
  • Parts For Cafe Style Bikes
  • Parts For Early Fords
  • Engine Parts and Accessories
  • Chassis
  • Sheet Metal
  • Suspension
  • Memorabilia
  • Magazines
  • AND MORE…