Hey from near southampton

[bbsparky]

Hey,

was directed over here from RetroRides. My names marc and i have recently moved back to near southampton having spent the last 7 years living on the isle of man. While i was there its fair to say that bikes got into my blood a little. First bike was a 125 Shadow which someone kindly knocked me off of! Figured rather than just restore it i would have a little play with the looks so it went from this


to this...


i then picked up an old KE100 which had been off the road for about 6 years. I got it all running and road legal then decided to have a bit of fun as the plastics were badly faded and it wasnt viable to get new ones for it. So it went from this


to this


Current project is a 1979 MZ TS250 that i found locally for very cheap and decided i would build a cafe racer out of it. Started off completely stock



and is now part way through. Frame is currently having some metal work done to it but will be back soon so i can fit all the goodies i have collected. Will create a proper thread for it but here is a current picture


Well hope to speak to people on here and become a part of the community.
Cheers
Marc

[madmods]

Hi Marc

Welcome to the forum. Those are some nice looking bikes you have ;D

[bbsparky]

Cheers Sammo, Have my audi too so if i was a bit closer i could join surrey dubs! had MANY VW's ( Mk1, 2 golfs, jetta, Corrado's & polo ;D) over the years and still love them.

[dungbug]

I like your taste when it come's to modding. ;D Welcome.

[wrighty]

Hi ya fella...welcome to the forum..

Liking the progress with the Mz....keep us updated.

[davytelford]

hi welcome found us then whats that k100 like to ride

[bbsparky]

Hey. yep made it here. KE was interesting to ride with those bars but was so light you could throw it around quite easily. has gone to a new home now to free up some more pennies for the MZ.

[tee-one]

Near southampton? Im near southampton.... Welcome to the forum

[deanpompey]

And im from just up the road

Loving those bikes fella, you have some serious skill when it comes to modding bikes!

[bbsparky]

Cheers guys. Im in Hedge End so not far. To be honest the Shadow was the first bike i have ever modified. Have done a lot with VW's in the past so have some mechanical understanding. Just like making my cars/bikes a little different to everyone else. Hoping to get my frame back soon so i can start to build her back up again. Which reminds me i need to call the guy doing the work now im back from holidays

[deegee99]

Hi and welcome to the forum