About Modern Moto
Modern Moto is a image blog for modified vintage motorcycles.
I started building a vintage motorcycle a few years ago and realized there weren't many sources for inspiration online other than going to individual shop web sites or getting help from friends. So I decided to create an online resource highlighting some of the best vintage bikes I have found online for others to use as inspiration.
Feel free to send me links to bikes you feel should be featured on this site. Please note I only post photos of modified vintage motorcycles (pre 1980) with modifications using parts that are well made and well designed.
The orange bike featured on this page is my 1972 Yamaha R5 which over the past couple years has been almost completely rebuilt. Here is a short list of modifications:
ˆ Rebuilt top end with 64mm HVC pistons
ˆ Vintage expansion chamber exhaust
ˆ K&N Airbox
ˆ Rearsets
ˆ New electrical and halogen headlamp
ˆ Lowered front end
ˆ Tarrozi clip ons with vintage grips
ˆ O-ring chain
ˆ Centered tach with custom bracket, removed speedometer, added custom bracket for ignition
ˆ Removed fenders and added a custom taillight
ˆ New cables, brakes, and ignition
ˆ Powdercoated rims and engine covers
The other is a completely rebuilt 1980 Yamaha XS650 cafe/bratstyle.
