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Ian’s Story: I own BHC Motorcycles and this is our full custom built Triumph Goldline Bobber. Being our demonstrator, it shows the quality of our hand crafted bespoke workmanship.

Modifications: Custom throughout, lighting, handle bars, mirrors, grips, levers, seat, fenders, hand built wheels, open intake, full one off exhaust. All hand crafted in our work in the UK.

Richard’s Story: Bike is 1 of 150 built in 1979. My father had a new one when I was a boy. I purchased this one that was totally original, 5,000 miles from new. I totally stripped and restored all original parts; bike is as new.

Modifications: None specified (completely original restored parts).

Kevin’s Story: Firstly, the pictures don’t do this bike justice. Three years on the run, I have ridden this to the Tuscany region of Italy and this year going to World Ducati Week, celebrating Ducati 100th centenary celebrations. This bike is a ‘people’ magnet. Everyone and anyone will stop to chat and admire it, taking pictures too. I have spent approx £10,000 on enhancements. Additional paintwork on panels and also the wheels have been done by myself. She puts a smile on everyone’s face and I would be so delighted to showcase my pride and joy with you.

Modifications: Replaced stock exhaust to full straight through system; changed rearsets to CNC; see through clutch cover; gut out vents on front mudguard and painted; painted rear hugger, calipers and wheels; quick release rear sprocket and gold chain; replaced plastics with carbon fibre; other little bits and bobs.

Kevin’s Story: I bought this bike brand new in 1999 when I was 39 and still own it at 66 years young. She has covered 75,000 miles riding through France and over to Isle of Man, doing track days at Cadwell, Oulton Park and Donnington too. She is blessed and has kept me safe through many a winter, making me smile and giving me great days out. I have rebuilt her and spent approx £15,000 having everything chromed. She turns heads wherever she is.

Modifications: Most bits are chromed, nearly everything that can be chromed has been, including nuts and bolts too; Ohlins forks and rear shock; AP racing front and rear caliper; gold chrome wheels; modified rear hugger and front mudguard; Harris rear sets.

Ron’s Story: Owned from new. Ridden 35,000 miles, as well as taking the bike to drag race track days like Ultimate Streetbike. Gradually got more radical, entering official competitions. Was the ACU British Champion in Super Street Class in 1990 and exhibited it at that year’s NEC Motorcycle Show! It broke in 1993 and laid in a corner of the garage until I had time to fix it, which happened over 30 years later! Been on show already this year at Bike Shed Show, Scottish Bike Show and Worship Show. Also been back on the road with it, albeit only a tentative handful of miles so far.

Modifications: Back in the nineties: bored out to 1260cc, NOS added, undercut gears, lockup clutch, Spondon extended swinging arm, CMA wheels, Lectron carbs, raked front end. Rebirth over last couple of years: engine completely stripped, ceracoted and rebuilt; frame powder coated; electrics completely re-wired; micro indicators installed along with new electronic speedo; Nitron rear shocks installed; HEL brakes installed; Racefit titanium one off exhaust installed; custom paint all round by G’s Customs; one off suede seat by Hurley Seats; and much more!

Tommy’s Story: I’d always dreamed of owning a big bike and have loved the S1000RR for years. When the opportunity came to get one, I knew I had to go for it. Having owned it for just over a year, every ride still puts a huge smile on my face. Beyond its striking presence and sound, my favourite aspect is how it brings people together. Whether chatting with seasoned riders or inspiring newcomers to take up motorcycling, the bike naturally sparks great conversations. For me, the S1000RR is more than just an incredibly capable motorcycle—it’s a source of unforgettable memories and shared experiences. I’d love the opportunity to display it at MCL26 to share its story and inspire others to start their own two-wheeled journey.

Modifications: Complete colour change from black to purple, yellow RR sticker on the front, honeycomb weave carbon, straight through exhaust and headlight tints. Installed new tail tidy, rear lights and engine covers.

Bryan’s Story: This bike was left for around three years outside in a garden to rot and rust away until I completely restored it about 21 years ago.

Modifications: There’s no modifications it’s completely standard. The exhaust are some DEPP ones apart from the paint job in Kevin’s signature livery.

Nathans’s Story: Always been in love with the Hayabusa and a few years ago I was lucky enough to get a Gen 2. Like any bloke I like shiny things, so nearly a year ago I went and traded it for the Gen 3 and I have never looked back—except to see how far behind my friends are.

Modifications: Full Lextek exhaust system, full carbon fibre and yellow, dyno tuned by Chris Gunster and Guy Martin, and in process of extending the swing arm and installing an airshifter kit.

John’s Story: Bought as a standard FZR400R and transformed into the bike Yamaha could and should have made back in 1989 had it not been for stricter emission controls. The bike is much lighter and performs much better given the two stroke engine develops 60% more power than the standard four stroke four. There are modern touches but overall I’ve tried to keep it looking like a factory standard bike. This update makes full use of the then new deltabox frame that was underused originally.

Modifications: Fitted a stroked YPVS two stroke engine that is 385cc. Modified engine mounts and suspension. Bespoke exhausts, wiring, cabling and controls. Bodywork altered minimally, including filling in the original engine case holes in the fairings and a repaint.

Kyle’s Story: I bought this bike as a frame and a few spare parts in a very rusty state, in the mind of saving it. It was way too bad to be welded and put back to standard as most of the frame/forks and other bits had to be cut away and fresh metal replaced. So I decided to widen the rear, add a support bar on the frame and make a custom Cub.

Modifications: 212cc engine, original hubs laced to supermoto rims, and the whole frame, forks and everything else modified.