The Pipeworx Blog

CNC Machined Triumph Triple

2012-01-11T21:50:56Z

We just CNC machined and sent out one of the Triumph triple clamps we make for the new model Triumph's. After it was machined from 6061 billet aluminum we tumbled it for a soft finish before getting it black anodized like the client requested. Sorry for the mediocre photo's but our professional photographer must have had the week off.

CNC Machined Perfection

2011-12-05T19:00:33Z

Like it or not most motorcycles manufactured in this day and time have all sorts of modern conveniences like anti-lock brakes (ABS), belt drives and fuel injection. While these items improve reliability and safety they make customization something that has to be planned, sometimes extensively. One of the most extensive modifications that can be done is replacing your factory gas tank that has an internal fuel injection pump with a custom built alloy, or aluminum, tank. Not only does the new tank need to be shaped and welded but it also needs a flange made to bolt the large and awkward internal fuel injection pump too, a feat in itself. Seeing as we have worked with the fuel injected Triumph Thruxton's in the past by making several custom alloy parts we decided to start producing these alloy tank flanges for other builders and do-it-yourselfers. The flanges are CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum and fit the in-tank fuel injection pumps with precision. Feel free to contact us with your needs.

Greetings from Brazil

2011-11-16T15:04:32Z

Several months ago I received an email from Leonardo Cabrini from Belo Horizonte, Brazil asking about our fender eliminator kit for the BMW S1000RR. Leo had several questions about the wiring and the use of our LED plate eluminator and wanted to know if we could ship out of the country. As you can see from the pictures below they answer the questions he had and to quote Leo...

Dear Matt, hope you are well.

See attached the fender after installed. Very nice! Gave my bike a new super sport looking.

Greetings from Brazil!

Leo

Suzuki Intruder

2011-09-30T15:05:37Z

Several months ago we finished working on Stan Reents '05 Suzuki Intruder. We did not post much on the motorcycle as to not give details of the build away and it received some recent attention in Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine. Follow the link below to read more about the motorcyle and the work that was done.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/features/1110_crup_2005_suzuki_s83_intruder_1400/index.html

Potvin Blower

2011-08-18T15:17:49Z

I just listed the coolest vintage speed part I have ever had the pleasure of owning on eBay. My plans were to put the Potvin to good use but I am unable to see when I will have the opportunity to do so. Instead of hoarding the mother of all speed parts from the genius Chuck Potvin, I have decided to give someone else the opportunity. Easy come, easy go, no regrets, live long and prosper..... I keep repeating these in my head in order to convince myself that I am doing the right thing. Oh well, happy ebaying.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150650133317

Yamaha SR Brat

2011-07-26T04:04:26Z

The SR project is coming along nicely and heading for the home stretch. We got the seat pan made, mounted and cushioned, the rear fender finally secured and the taillight mounted atop the custom license plate mount we made. As soon as Fat Lucky, aka Sean, gets back into town we will have him work his magic on the seat, can't wait to see what he does.

John Nunn's Steen Skybolt

2011-07-09T13:21:51Z

We went out to Georgetown airport a couple of weekends ago to work on John Nunn's biplane, a Steen Skybolt. John has done all of the work himself, an amazing feat, with the exception of the aluminum shaped pieces on the fuselage. He had attempted to do these pieces himself but without an English Wheel and a shrinker they are almost impossible to make. We met John at his hangar and spent a few hours getting the pieces he needed done made. The Skybolt is heading off to the powdercoater next and will come by the shop again for a couple of compound curve panels on the top side. This plane takes around 5000 hours of labor to build, a feat in itself, way to go John.

Pipeworx Tail Tidy's Back In Stock

2011-07-05T16:31:42Z

Yesterday I dropped off 10 more Tail Tidy's, or fender eliminator kits, for the BMW S1000 RR to Roland and the gang at Motovation USA. I have had several people email me to ask when they would be back in stock so get them now before they sell out. http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1122

Project Bratty Update

2011-03-02T14:51:38Z

Our Yammy SR500 project has been slowly progressing lately. We have made a couple of changes to the aesthetics and still have some details to figure out but the foundation is solid. As with building anything of substance, if you don't have a solid foundation you might as well have built your castle on the sand.

Pipeworx Featured in the Statesman

2011-02-22T02:37:48Z

This past Saturday we had an extensive write up in the local newspaper. Ricardo Gandara, a reporter with the Austin American-Statesman, came to the shop a few weeks ago to take some photos and video and to ask many questions about us. At the time, we had no idea how the article would turn out--or that it would cover the whole front page of the cars section. The article does a great job of showcasing what we do. Take a look and see what you think.

http://www.statesman.com/life/cars/serious-custom-bikes-1265851.html