PROJECT SR: Shaving The Frame and Color Studies

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Work on the SR has been steady. We stripped the frame down and I had the chance last weekend to start doing some shaving. The goal is to be minimal, so pretty much every tab that wasn't structural came off. Wiring and electronics will be tucked away in various places.




I ran through dozens of color variations with Kara until we had a table full to look over. In the design world, this is called a print off. It's much easier to compare images when everything is splayed out in front of you, rather then toggling back and forth on the computer. This also allows you to draw and make notes.


After a good 30 minutes of review we had the lot chopped down to 4 colorways. One of them stood out more then the rest. I'll let that direction unfold as the project progresses, but we're very excited about the chosen setup.


MERCH: Ellaspede Duffle Bag

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Motorcycle Duffle Bag


The guys over at Ellaspede just released this very stylish and affordable canvas duffle bag.

The bag features Kangaroo leather work in the patch, helmet loops, and zipper pulls.
- 42 L of capacity
- Shoulder strap
- 100% cotton check lining
- 1 x zipped accessories front pocket
- 1 x open accessories front
- 1 x internal accessories pocket



 
The bag is available in Black on Black, Brown on Black, and Brown on Red.
You can pick one up for $79.95 at the Ellaspede web shop.






UPDATES: Interview, SR Progress, and a New Bike

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Here are a few updates on what's been happening around here. If you follow the Facebook page, you may have caught a glimpse of some of this already.

A couple weeks ago, I was contacted by a long lost acquaintance, who now works for the increasingly popular Iron & Air social media onslaught of awesome bike inspiration. Although these guys are only a Facebook page and Instagram ...thingy ...right now, they will soon be opening the proverbial doors of their online magazine. I was asked to participate in an interview for the mag, so you will soon find me, unseen photos of the CX, and a sneak peek at the SR250 design gracing it's digital pages.

By clicking on the below image, you can sign up for e-mail updates to keep you in the loop about when the ribbon will be cut.



Update #2

Last week, over several drinks, I convinced a good friend of mine that he needs to invest lots of his time and money into making his '83 BMW R65 look less stock. This friend just happens to also be a designer, so we are currently ironing out the direction the bike will take. We will likely be collaborating our design efforts to help him achieve Cool Status. He also would like to learn how to fiddle with wrenches more effectively, so I will simply be lending a hand.
The bike rolled into the garage last Saturday. She's a great example of a well taken care of 30 year old Bavarian beauty. 



Update #3

A large parts order went out last night for the SR250. In celebration of the hoards of packages that will soon be gracing my desk at work, I decided to tear the SR down further. The engine is now out and ready to be dissembled. Next step will be stripping the frame of any left overs and starting the rebuilding and refinishing process.